Pike County Property Taxes
Pike County, Pennsylvania
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
31.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$292/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.40%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$250,900
State avg ▲ $200,333
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,578
$298/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,353
$279/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#43
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Pike County, Pennsylvania
Pike County Has Highest Tax Burden
At 1.396%, Pike County's effective tax rate rises well above the national median of 1.31%, placing it among the nation's higher-tax communities. Homeowners pay $3,502 annually on a median home valued at $250,900—nearly 30% above the national median tax of $2,690.
Above Average Across Pennsylvania
Pike's 1.396% effective rate exceeds Pennsylvania's state average of 1.317% by nearly one percentage point, making it one of the state's pricier counties for property taxes. The median tax of $3,502 significantly surpasses the state average of $2,657.
Highest Taxes in the Region
Pike's 1.396% rate substantially exceeds all neighboring counties, including Schuylkill (1.529%), Philadelphia (0.840%), and Perry (1.246%). The county stands as a regional tax outlier, with homeowners bearing notably higher property tax obligations than surrounding areas.
What $250,900 Home Costs Annually
On Pike's median home value of $250,900, homeowners pay approximately $3,502 per year in property taxes—the highest in the region. Those with mortgages typically see $3,578, while owners without mortgages pay around $3,353.
Appeal Your Assessment Today
Many Pike County homeowners are overassessed and could recoup hundreds through a formal appeal, especially critical given the county's high tax burden. Review your assessment notice and file a challenge if your property's valuation exceeds comparable recent sales in your area.
How Pike County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Pike County
1.40%
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.