Snyder County Property Taxes

Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

9.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$200/mo escrow

#21 of 67 counties in Pennsylvania

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.17%

vs. Pennsylvania Avg9.6% below
vs. National Avg10.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$205,500

State avg $200,333

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,473

$206/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,329

$194/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#21

of 67 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Snyder's Rate Sits Below National Median

At 1.169%, Snyder's effective tax rate falls comfortably below the national median of 1.31%, placing the county among more affordable tax jurisdictions. Homeowners pay $2,402 annually on a median home valued at $205,500—still below the national median of $2,690.

Below Pennsylvania State Average

Snyder's 1.169% effective rate sits below Pennsylvania's state average of 1.317%, offering tax relief compared to most Pennsylvania counties. The median property tax of $2,402 trails the state average of $2,657, making Snyder a relatively affordable option statewide.

Among the Region's Most Affordable

Snyder's 1.169% rate ranks among the lowest in central Pennsylvania, slightly edging Northumberland (1.173%) and well below Pike (1.396%) and Perry (1.246%). The county offers competitive tax rates for homeowners in the region.

Annual Tax on $205,500 Home

On Snyder's median home value of $205,500, homeowners pay approximately $2,402 per year in property taxes. Mortgage holders typically pay $2,473, while owners without mortgages pay around $2,329.

Challenge Your Assessment If Warranted

Many Snyder County homeowners are overassessed and could reduce their tax bills through a property assessment appeal. Check your assessment notice against recent comparable sales in your neighborhood, and file a challenge with your township if your valuation seems inflated.

How Snyder County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Snyder County$2,402
Pennsylvania State Average$2,657
National Average$1,924

Snyder County

1.17%

Effective rate

Pennsylvania Avg

1.33%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Snyder County, Pennsylvania?
The effective property tax rate in Snyder County, Pennsylvania is 1.17%. 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 Snyder County?
The median annual property tax payment in Snyder County is $2,402. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,473, while those without a mortgage pay $2,329.
How does Snyder County compare to the Pennsylvania average?
Snyder County's effective tax rate of 1.17% is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 1.33%. The median annual property tax in Snyder County is $2,402, compared to the state average of $2,657.
What is the median home value in Snyder County, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Snyder County, Pennsylvania is $205,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Snyder County a low property tax area in Pennsylvania?
Yes — Snyder County's effective property tax rate of 1.17% is below the Pennsylvania average of 1.33%. The median annual property tax of $2,402 is also lower the state average of $2,657, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Snyder County rank for property taxes in Pennsylvania?
Snyder County ranks #21 out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.17% and median annual tax of $2,402, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.