Monroe County Property Taxes
Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
66.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$370/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.84%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$241,200
State avg ▲ $200,333
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,649
$387/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$4,004
$334/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#66
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Monroe's tax rate ranks among nation's highest
Monroe County's effective tax rate of 1.839% far exceeds the national median of 1.2%, placing it in the top 10% of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median property tax of $4,435 nearly doubles the national median of $2,690, reflecting both high home values and an aggressive tax rate. Monroe imposes one of the nation's steepest property tax burdens.
Highest-tax county in Pennsylvania
At 1.839%, Monroe's effective rate far exceeds Pennsylvania's state average of 1.317%, making it the most heavily taxed county in the entire state. This rank reflects Monroe's unique position as a high-value, high-tax jurisdiction within Pennsylvania.
Dramatically outpaces all regional peers
Monroe's 1.839% rate towers over neighbors Lycoming (1.353%), Mercer (1.265%), Montour (1.030%), McKean (1.636%), and Mifflin (1.558%). The county stands apart as the tax-heaviest jurisdiction in its region, making it substantially more expensive than surrounding counties.
Homeowners pay $4,435 median annual tax
With the county median home value of $241,200, residents pay approximately $4,435 in annual property taxes—the highest median tax bill among these eight counties. Adding mortgage-related assessment bumps the bill to $4,649; subtracting it yields $4,004, reflecting the substantial tax burden Monroe homeowners shoulder.
Appeals are critical in high-tax counties
Given Monroe's exceptionally high tax rate, even a modest overassessment error can cost homeowners hundreds yearly. If you believe your property is valued above comparable sales in your area, filing a tax appeal with the county assessor is worthwhile—many Monroe homeowners successfully reduce inflated assessments.
How Monroe County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Monroe County
1.84%
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.