Property tax in Pennsylvania
The effective rate is about 1.26% of the home's value a year (Tax Foundation, 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $5,040 a year (our calculation). Rates vary a lot by county and town.
Property tax
1.26%
of home value a year
Tax on a $400,000 home
$5,040
A month
$420
Rank
40 of 51
1 = lowest
| State | Property tax | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1.19% | 38 |
| Kansas | 1.21% | 39 |
| Pennsylvania | 1.26% | 40 |
| New York | 1.30% | 41 |
| Wisconsin | 1.32% | 42 |
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Pennsylvania?
The effective rate is about 1.26% of the home's value a year (Tax Foundation, 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $5,040 a year (our calculation). Rates vary a lot by county and town.
Does Pennsylvania have high property taxes?
Pennsylvania ranks 40 of 51 (1 = lowest effective rate), based on Tax Foundation's 2024 figures.
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