Delaware County Property Taxes
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
125.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$500/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.98%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$302,400
State avg ▲ $200,333
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$6,210
$518/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$5,575
$465/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#67
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Delaware has highest tax rate nationally
Delaware County's 1.984% effective tax rate ranks among the highest in the nation, exceeding Pennsylvania's state average of 1.317% by 51% and the national median of 1.58% by 26%. The median property tax of $6,001 is more than double the national median of $2,690, driven by both higher rates and home values.
Delaware ranks as Pennsylvania's highest
At 1.984%, Delaware County's effective tax rate is the highest among Pennsylvania's 67 counties, resulting in a median annual property tax of $6,001 versus the state average of $2,657. Delaware homeowners pay more than double the state average in annual taxes.
Delaware far exceeds all nearby counties
Delaware County's 1.984% rate dwarfs every comparable county regionally, including Dauphin (1.427%), Crawford (1.464%), and Cumberland (1.214%). At $6,001 in median taxes, Delaware residents pay nearly triple what neighboring Clearfield County residents pay on comparable values.
Median homeowner pays $6,001 annually
On a median home value of $302,400, Delaware County homeowners pay approximately $6,001 in annual property taxes at the county's 1.984% effective rate. With a mortgage, taxes reach $6,210; without one, they total $5,575.
Aggressive appeals could yield major savings
In Delaware County's ultra-high tax environment, a successful assessment appeal could save $800-1,200 annually, making the effort highly worthwhile. Homeowners should thoroughly document comparable sales and file appeals if their assessed values significantly exceed recent market transactions.
How Delaware County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Delaware County
1.98%
Effective rate
Pennsylvania Avg
1.33%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.