Sullivan County Property Taxes
Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$163/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.05%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$186,400
State avg ▼ $200,333
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,090
$174/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,845
$154/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#9
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
Sullivan's Tax Rate Beats National Average
Sullivan County homeowners pay an effective tax rate of 1.051%, well below the national median of 1.281% and among the lowest in the nation. At $1,959 in median annual property taxes, residents here pay $731 less than the national median of $2,690, placing the county in the bottom quarter nationally for tax burden.
Lowest Taxes Among Pennsylvania Counties
Sullivan has the lowest effective tax rate of any Pennsylvania county at 1.051%, compared to the state average of 1.317%. The county's median property tax of $1,959 is 26% below Pennsylvania's average of $2,657, making it the most tax-friendly county in the state.
Significantly Lower Than Regional Peers
Sullivan's 1.051% rate undercuts every neighboring county in the northeastern region, including Susquehanna (1.148%) and Tioga (1.189%). Homeowners save roughly $350–$400 annually compared to adjacent counties with similar home values.
Median Home, Modest Tax Bill
A typical Sullivan County home valued at $186,400 generates $1,959 in annual property taxes. With mortgage-related assessments, the annual bill rises to $2,090, but without them, it drops to $1,845—among the lowest in Pennsylvania.
Even Low Bills Warrant Assessment Review
Many Sullivan County homeowners are still overassessed relative to comparable properties and current market values. Filing a property tax appeal takes little time and costs nothing—potentially unlocking valuable refunds or future savings.
How Sullivan County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sullivan County
1.05%
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.