Pennsylvania property tax calculator
Estimate your Pennsylvania property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 1.26%, #12 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
Pennsylvania property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 1.22% | $3,561 | $268,500 |
| Allegheny County | 1.47% | $3,451 | $227,600 |
| Armstrong County | 1.36% | $2,161 | $157,300 |
| Beaver County | 1.33% | $2,704 | $190,900 |
| Bedford County | 0.79% | $1,444 | $179,000 |
| Berks County | 1.60% | $4,239 | $257,300 |
| Blair County | 1.05% | $1,724 | $161,100 |
| Bradford County | 1.04% | $2,044 | $187,500 |
| Bucks County | 1.20% | $5,826 | $445,700 |
| Butler County | 0.97% | $2,970 | $294,200 |
| Cambria County | 1.19% | $1,492 | $121,000 |
| Cameron County | 1.31% | $1,414 | $88,900 |
| Carbon County | 1.44% | $3,088 | $211,400 |
| Centre County | 1.04% | $3,386 | $323,500 |
| Chester County | 1.22% | $6,308 | $485,600 |
| Clarion County | 0.91% | $1,503 | $155,700 |
| Clearfield County | 1.07% | $1,500 | $137,000 |
| Clinton County | 1.08% | $2,046 | $175,900 |
| Columbia County | 1.06% | $2,286 | $206,200 |
| Crawford County | 1.24% | $2,064 | $153,200 |
| Cumberland County | 1.11% | $3,254 | $277,600 |
| Dauphin County | 1.28% | $3,198 | $236,400 |
| Delaware County | 1.62% | $6,124 | $332,200 |
| Elk County | 1.15% | $1,697 | $133,600 |
| Erie County | 1.52% | $2,830 | $177,000 |
| Fayette County | 1.08% | $1,607 | $143,200 |
| Forest County | 0.83% | $1,145 | $115,300 |
| Franklin County | 1.03% | $2,740 | $249,800 |
| Fulton County | 0.90% | $2,120 | $208,500 |
| Greene County | 1.11% | $1,960 | $153,900 |
| Huntingdon County | 0.80% | $1,718 | $183,200 |
| Indiana County | 1.33% | $2,297 | $152,800 |
| Jefferson County | 0.85% | $1,402 | $139,700 |
| Juniata County | 0.85% | $2,147 | $217,000 |
| Lackawanna County | 1.40% | $3,012 | $201,800 |
| Lancaster County | 1.20% | $3,975 | $301,100 |
| Lawrence County | 1.25% | $1,967 | $147,200 |
| Lebanon County | 1.23% | $3,310 | $242,000 |
| Lehigh County | 1.42% | $4,651 | $300,400 |
| Luzerne County | 1.35% | $2,530 | $174,100 |
| Lycoming County | 1.24% | $2,649 | $202,200 |
| McKean County | 1.13% | $1,660 | $104,500 |
| Mercer County | 1.06% | $1,936 | $164,000 |
| Mifflin County | 1.22% | $2,266 | $156,700 |
| Monroe County | 1.62% | $4,447 | $267,600 |
| Montgomery County | 1.29% | $5,875 | $436,700 |
| Montour County | 0.92% | $2,507 | $248,100 |
| Northampton County | 1.44% | $4,700 | $308,600 |
| Northumberland County | 1.12% | $1,794 | $162,400 |
| Perry County | 1.07% | $2,859 | $236,400 |
| Philadelphia County | 0.85% | $2,003 | $243,100 |
| Pike County | 1.24% | $3,542 | $272,600 |
| Potter County | 0.98% | $1,857 | $153,100 |
| Schuylkill County | 1.29% | $2,140 | $153,000 |
| Snyder County | 1.02% | $2,388 | $215,300 |
| Somerset County | 0.99% | $1,477 | $150,600 |
| Sullivan County | 0.95% | $2,015 | $197,100 |
| Susquehanna County | 0.91% | $2,365 | $216,400 |
| Tioga County | 1.01% | $2,078 | $181,100 |
| Union County | 1.18% | $2,744 | $240,100 |
| Venango County | 1.22% | $1,520 | $119,800 |
| Warren County | 1.12% | $1,687 | $127,500 |
| Washington County | 1.10% | $2,485 | $228,500 |
| Wayne County | 1.10% | $3,039 | $242,100 |
| Westmoreland County | 1.20% | $2,501 | $203,500 |
| Wyoming County | 1.24% | $2,817 | $215,400 |
| York County | 1.54% | $4,006 | $248,600 |
Pennsylvania property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's average effective property tax rate is 1.26% of home value, which ranks #12 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Pennsylvania?
At the Pennsylvania average of 1.26%, about $5,040 a year. By county it ranges from about $3,160 in Bedford County (0.79%) to about $6,480 in Delaware County (1.62%).
Which Pennsylvania county has the highest property tax rate?
Delaware County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 1.62%. Bedford County has the lowest at 0.79%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my Pennsylvania property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in Pennsylvania? See the Pennsylvania county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.