Union County Property Taxes

Union County, Pennsylvania

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

0.4% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$222/mo escrow

#26 of 67 counties in Pennsylvania

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.20%

vs. Pennsylvania Avg0.4% above
vs. National Avg0.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$222,900

State avg $200,333

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,942

$245/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,407

$201/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#26

of 67 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Union County, Pennsylvania

Union Slightly Below U.S. Average Rate

Union County's effective tax rate of 1.196% falls just below the national median of 1.281%, though homeowners here face a tax bill nearly matching the national average. At $2,667 in median annual property taxes, the county hovers just below the U.S. median of $2,690, reflecting typical national tax burden.

Near Pennsylvania's State Average

Union County's effective rate of 1.196% edges below Pennsylvania's average of 1.317%, while its median property tax of $2,667 sits just above the state average of $2,657. The county represents a middle-of-the-road tax environment within the Commonwealth.

Higher Than Most Regional Peers

Union's 1.196% rate exceeds Sullivan (1.051%), Susquehanna (1.148%), and Tioga (1.189%), making it the highest among its immediate northeastern neighbors. Homeowners pay roughly $400–$600 more annually than comparable properties in adjacent counties.

Higher Home Values, Heftier Tax Bills

A median Union County home valued at $222,900 results in $2,667 in annual property taxes, the highest in its regional peer group. With mortgage considerations, the bill rises to $2,942; without them, it sits at $2,407, reflecting the county's larger home values.

Assessment Review Could Save Hundreds

Union County homeowners, especially those with properties at the higher end of the market, often carry inflated assessments. A property tax appeal costs nothing and can recoup thousands in overdue refunds or reduce future payments substantially.

How Union County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Union County$2,667
Pennsylvania State Average$2,657
National Average$1,924

Union County

1.20%

Effective rate

Pennsylvania Avg

1.33%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Union County, Pennsylvania?
The effective property tax rate in Union County, Pennsylvania is 1.20%. 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 Union County?
The median annual property tax payment in Union County is $2,667. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,942, while those without a mortgage pay $2,407.
How does Union County compare to the Pennsylvania average?
Union County's effective tax rate of 1.20% is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 1.33%. The median annual property tax in Union County is $2,667, compared to the state average of $2,657.
What is the median home value in Union County, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Union County, Pennsylvania is $222,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Union County a low property tax area in Pennsylvania?
Yes — Union County's effective property tax rate of 1.20% is below the Pennsylvania average of 1.33%. The median annual property tax of $2,667 is also comparable to the state average of $2,657, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Union County rank for property taxes in Pennsylvania?
Union County ranks #26 out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.20% and median annual tax of $2,667, it falls in the middle 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.