--- title: "Pennsylvania Property Tax Calculator (1.16% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Pennsylvania homeowners pay a median $3,214 a year in property tax on a median home value of $277,600, an effective rate of 1.16%: the 14th highest of the 50 states and DC and 30% above the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Pennsylvania home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/pennsylvania --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Pennsylvania property tax calculator Pennsylvania homeowners pay a median $3,214 a year in property tax on a median home value of $277,600, an effective rate of 1.16%: the 14th highest of the 50 states and DC and 30% above the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $3,214 $268 a month at 1.1578% - Median tax paid in Pennsylvania: $3,214 - Median home value there: $277,600 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $2,472 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Pennsylvania property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 1.16%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $2,316 | $193 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $3,473 | $289 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $4,631 | $386 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $5,789 | $482 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $8,684 | $724 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $11,578 | $965 | $8,905 | ## Pennsylvania vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [New Jersey](/property-tax-calculator/new-jersey) | 1.89% | $9,358 | $496,000 | | [New York](/property-tax-calculator/new-york) | 1.45% | $6,542 | $449,800 | | [Ohio](/property-tax-calculator/ohio) | 1.22% | $2,937 | $239,800 | | Pennsylvania | 1.16% | $3,214 | $277,600 | | [Maryland](/property-tax-calculator/maryland) | 0.95% | $4,144 | $436,300 | | [West Virginia](/property-tax-calculator/west-virginia) | 0.52% | $881 | $170,800 | | [Delaware](/property-tax-calculator/delaware) | 0.47% | $1,750 | $371,600 | ## What Pennsylvania homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $3,214 (19th highest of 51); $3,569 for homes with a mortgage and $2,730 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $277,600, so a typical home pays about $268 a month. - 3,713,956 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [Pennsylvania income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/pennsylvania); sales tax averages 6.34% with local taxes ([Pennsylvania sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/pennsylvania)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Pennsylvania revenue department](https://www.revenue.pa.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Pennsylvania property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Pennsylvania? The effective rate is 1.16% of home value: the median tax paid ($3,214) divided by the median home value ($277,600), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Pennsylvania? About $3,473 a year ($289 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Pennsylvania have high property taxes? Pennsylvania has the 14th highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 14 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 19th highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Pennsylvania property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Pennsylvania - [Pennsylvania paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/pennsylvania) - [Pennsylvania income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/pennsylvania) - [Pennsylvania sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/pennsylvania) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)