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Lehigh County

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Effective Tax Rate

1.66%

Median Annual Tax

$4,591

How Lehigh County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lehigh County$4,591
Pennsylvania State Average$2,657
National Average$1,924

Lehigh County

1.66%

Effective rate

Pennsylvania Avg

1.33%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$4,669

per year

Without Mortgage

$4,448

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$4,591

Monthly Escrow

$383

Effective Rate

1.66%

vs. Pennsylvania State Average▲ 72.8% above
vs. National Average▲ 70.7% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
The effective property tax rate in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania is 1.66%. 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 Lehigh County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lehigh County is $4,591. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,669, while those without a mortgage pay $4,448.
How does Lehigh County compare to the Pennsylvania average?
Lehigh County's effective tax rate of 1.66% is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 1.33%. The median annual property tax in Lehigh County is $4,591, compared to the state average of $2,657.
What is the median home value in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania is $276,100, 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

Cameron County(PA)

Rate1.67%
Median Tax$1,470

Northampton County(PA)

Rate1.65%
Median Tax$4,710

York County(PA)

Rate1.68%
Median Tax$3,947

McKean County(PA)

Rate1.64%
Median Tax$1,615
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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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