Fayette County Property Taxes
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
42.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$126/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.19%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$126,900
State avg ▼ $200,333
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,737
$145/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,371
$114/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#25
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Fayette offers below-average property taxes
Fayette's effective tax rate of 1.195% sits below the national median of 1.317%, placing it in roughly the 40th percentile nationally. Despite moderate home values ($126,900), the county's $1,516 median tax bill is substantially lower than the national median of $2,690.
Fayette ranks in the lower tier statewide
With an effective rate of 1.195%, Fayette runs below Pennsylvania's average of 1.317%, making it one of the more tax-friendly counties in the state. The median tax of $1,516 is roughly $1,141 lower than the state median, reflecting both lower home values and a lower tax rate.
Fayette taxes are among the region's lowest
Fayette's 1.195% rate is lower than Greene County (1.295%) and Erie County (1.625%), though slightly higher than Forest County (1.038%). A Fayette homeowner pays roughly $300–$600 less annually than neighbors in higher-taxing counties.
Median Fayette home costs about $1,516 yearly
A typical Fayette home worth $126,900 carries an annual property tax bill of $1,516. With a mortgage, that bill rises to $1,737; without one, it drops to $1,371.
Even low-tax Fayette homeowners should check assessments
Overassessment affects properties across the state, regardless of county tax rates. A successful assessment appeal in Fayette could save you hundreds of dollars per year.
How Fayette County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Fayette County
1.19%
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.