TaxBy County

Lancaster County

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Effective Tax Rate

1.41%

Median Annual Tax

$3,941

How Lancaster County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lancaster County$3,941
Pennsylvania State Average$2,657
National Average$1,924

Lancaster County

1.41%

Effective rate

Pennsylvania Avg

1.33%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$3,973

per year

Without Mortgage

$3,881

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$3,941

Monthly Escrow

$328

Effective Rate

1.41%

vs. Pennsylvania State Average▲ 48.3% above
vs. National Average▲ 46.5% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?
The effective property tax rate in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is 1.41%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Lancaster County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lancaster County is $3,941. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,973, while those without a mortgage pay $3,881.
How does Lancaster County compare to the Pennsylvania average?
Lancaster County's effective tax rate of 1.41% is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 1.33%. The median annual property tax in Lancaster County is $3,941, compared to the state average of $2,657.
What is the median home value in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is $279,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Pennsylvania?
Property taxes in Pennsylvania are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Montgomery County(PA)

Rate1.41%
Median Tax$5,776

Lebanon County(PA)

Rate1.40%
Median Tax$3,180

Pike County(PA)

Rate1.40%
Median Tax$3,502

Dauphin County(PA)

Rate1.43%
Median Tax$3,171
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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.

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