Perry County Property Taxes
Perry County, Pennsylvania
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$231/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.25%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$222,800
State avg ▲ $200,333
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,867
$239/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,618
$218/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#28
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Perry County, Pennsylvania
Perry County Slightly Above National Norm
Perry's effective tax rate of 1.246% edges above the national median of 1.31%, placing it closer to mid-range American tax levels. Homeowners pay $2,775 annually on a median home valued at $222,800, nearly matching the national median tax of $2,690.
Below Pennsylvania's State Average
Perry County's 1.246% effective rate sits slightly below Pennsylvania's state average of 1.317%, offering modest tax relief compared to the state median property tax of $2,657. The county ranks in the lower-to-middle tier among the state's 67 counties.
Middle Ground in South-Central PA
Perry's 1.246% rate falls between neighboring Northumberland (1.173%) to the north and Pike County (1.396%) to the east. The county offers more favorable rates than Pike but slightly higher than Northumberland, making it a moderate option regionally.
Annual Tax on $222,800 Home
Perry County homeowners with a median-valued property of $222,800 pay approximately $2,775 per year in property taxes. Mortgage holders typically see $2,867, while owners without mortgages pay around $2,618.
Review Your Assessment Now
Many Perry County homeowners are overassessed and could reduce their annual tax bills through a formal property assessment appeal. Contact your township assessor or county tax office to learn about appeal windows and required documentation.
How Perry County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Perry County
1.25%
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.