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Pennsylvania Property Tax Estimator

Estimate property tax for any county in Pennsylvania, based on median effective rates from the US Census Bureau. Covers 67 counties.

Lowest county rate

0.79%

Bedford County

Highest county rate

1.62%

Monroe County

Counties covered

67

Data vintage

2024

Adams County median effective rate1.22%
County median tax paid (2024)$3,561
Rates updated for June 2026

Estimated property tax for a $300,000 home in Adams County

Estimated annual

$3,660

Estimated monthly

$305

This is an estimate based on the county median effective rate, not a precise tax bill. Your actual property tax depends on your home's assessed value, local mill rate, and any exemptions you qualify for.

This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified June 2026.

Verify rates on Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts

Pennsylvania property tax rates by county

Sorted highest to lowest median effective rate. Source: Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts.

CountyMedian tax paidMedian effective rateYoY change
Delaware County$6,1241.62%-1.0%
Monroe County$4,4471.62%-2.7%
Berks County$4,2391.60%-3.0%
York County$4,0061.54%-1.5%
Erie County$2,8301.52%-0.3%
Allegheny County$3,4511.47%-1.5%
Carbon County$3,0881.44%+2.8%
Northampton County$4,7001.44%-3.2%
Lehigh County$4,6511.42%-1.7%
Lackawanna County$3,0121.40%+0.4%
Armstrong County$2,1611.36%-3.6%
Luzerne County$2,5301.35%-2.1%
Beaver County$2,7041.33%-1.8%
Indiana County$2,2971.33%-1.9%
Cameron County$1,4141.31%-6.7%
Montgomery County$5,8751.29%-1.3%
Schuylkill County$2,1401.29%-3.3%
Dauphin County$3,1981.28%-2.2%
Lawrence County$1,9671.25%-3.8%
Crawford County$2,0641.24%-4.6%
Lycoming County$2,6491.24%-2.9%
Pike County$3,5421.24%-1.9%
Wyoming County$2,8171.24%-1.1%
Lebanon County$3,3101.23%+1.0%
Adams County$3,5611.22%-3.2%
Chester County$6,3081.22%-1.2%
Mifflin County$2,2661.22%-1.3%
Venango County$1,5201.22%-2.3%
Bucks County$5,8261.20%-3.1%
Lancaster County$3,9751.20%-2.2%
Westmoreland County$2,5011.20%-1.9%
Cambria County$1,4921.19%-2.7%
Union County$2,7441.18%-0.2%
Elk County$1,6971.15%-2.4%
McKean County$1,6601.13%-0.3%
Northumberland County$1,7941.12%-2.1%
Warren County$1,6871.12%-3.4%
Cumberland County$3,2541.11%-0.7%
Greene County$1,9601.11%+0.4%
Washington County$2,4851.10%-1.4%
Wayne County$3,0391.10%+2.3%
Clinton County$2,0461.08%-3.0%
Fayette County$1,6071.08%+2.8%
Clearfield County$1,5001.07%-2.2%
Perry County$2,8591.07%-0.1%
Columbia County$2,2861.06%-2.1%
Mercer County$1,9361.06%-3.3%
Blair County$1,7241.05%-2.3%
Bradford County$2,0441.04%-6.0%
Centre County$3,3861.04%+0.1%
Franklin County$2,7401.03%+0.9%
Snyder County$2,3881.02%-3.6%
Tioga County$2,0781.01%-3.7%
Somerset County$1,4770.99%-1.1%
Potter County$1,8570.98%-3.6%
Butler County$2,9700.97%-2.3%
Sullivan County$2,0150.95%-0.2%
Montour County$2,5070.92%-1.7%
Clarion County$1,5030.91%-1.3%
Susquehanna County$2,3650.91%-3.3%
Fulton County$2,1200.90%-2.9%
Jefferson County$1,4020.85%-3.6%
Juniata County$2,1470.85%-3.9%
Philadelphia County$2,0030.85%-0.5%
Forest County$1,1450.83%-4.4%
Huntingdon County$1,7180.80%+1.1%
Bedford County$1,4440.79%-0.2%

Median effective rate = total real estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, for owner-occupied housing (2024 American Community Survey). YoY change is the inflation-adjusted change in taxes paid, 2023–2024. "N/A" indicates the Census Bureau's sample size was too small for a reliable county-level estimate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's effective property tax rate varies significantly by county — from about 0.79% in Bedford County to about 1.62% in Monroe County. This is based on the median amount homeowners actually pay relative to their home's value (US Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey), not a single statutory rate. Select your county above to see its specific median rate.
What county has the highest property tax rate in Pennsylvania?
Monroe County has the highest median effective property tax rate in Pennsylvania, at approximately 1.62%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 1.62% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
What county has the lowest property tax rate in Pennsylvania?
Bedford County has the lowest median effective property tax rate in Pennsylvania, at approximately 0.79%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 0.79% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
Why is this an estimate and not my exact property tax bill?
Property tax in Pennsylvania, like everywhere in the US, is calculated using your home's assessed value and the local mill rate set by your county, city, and school district — not a flat statewide percentage. Our estimator uses the county median effective rate (what a typical homeowner actually pays, relative to home value) to give you a reasonable estimate. Your actual bill depends on your specific assessment and any exemptions you qualify for.