Sullivan County Property Taxes

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

26.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$163/mo escrow

#9 of 67 counties in Pennsylvania

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.05%

vs. Pennsylvania Avg26.3% below
vs. National Avg27.2% below

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)

Data Story

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$1,959
Pennsylvania State Average$2,657
National Average$1,924

Sullivan County

1.05%

Effective rate

Pennsylvania Avg

1.33%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania?
The effective property tax rate in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania is 1.05%. 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 Sullivan County?
The median annual property tax payment in Sullivan County is $1,959. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,090, while those without a mortgage pay $1,845.
How does Sullivan County compare to the Pennsylvania average?
Sullivan County's effective tax rate of 1.05% is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 1.33%. The median annual property tax in Sullivan County is $1,959, compared to the state average of $2,657.
What is the median home value in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania is $186,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Sullivan County a low property tax area in Pennsylvania?
Yes — Sullivan County's effective property tax rate of 1.05% is below the Pennsylvania average of 1.33%. The median annual property tax of $1,959 is also lower the state average of $2,657, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Sullivan County rank for property taxes in Pennsylvania?
Sullivan County ranks #9 out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.05% and median annual tax of $1,959, 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.