Pennsylvania variant. This is a Pennsylvania-specific version of the Property Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Property Tax Calculator.
Pennsylvania's effective property tax rate of 1.49% means the owner of a median $250,000 home pays roughly $3,725 per year - a figure that varies widely by state.
How Pennsylvania property tax is calculated
Property tax = assessed value × local millage rate. The 1.49% effective rate shown here is the statewide average of tax paid relative to market value, which smooths over county-by-county differences.
On the $250,000 Pennsylvania median home, that works out to about $3,725/year or $310/month - often escrowed into your mortgage payment.
About taxes and housing in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania imposes a flat individual income tax, one of the lowest flat rates in the nation at about 3.07%.
Pennsylvania's effective property tax rate is near 1.5%, with affordable median home values around $250,000.
Pennsylvania's economy is anchored by healthcare, education, manufacturing, and energy, with major hubs in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Worked example: tax on a $250,000 home
$250,000 × 1.49% = $3,725 per year. A $500,000 home in Pennsylvania would owe about $7,450 annually at the same effective rate.
Quick reference
- State income tax: Flat 3.07% (lowest flat rate in US)
- State sales tax: 6% (plus 0.34% avg local)
- Median home value: $250,000
- Median household income: $73,170
- Effective property tax rate: 1.49%
- Avg auto insurance: $1,872/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's effective property tax rate averages 1.49% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a $250,000 home in Pennsylvania?
About $3,725 per year at the 1.49% effective rate.