10 Counties with the Highest Property Tax Rates in Pennsylvania
If you are comparing property taxes across Pennsylvania, these 10 counties have the highest effective rates in the state. The highest-rate county, Delaware County, comes in at 1.98% — 0.64% higher than the Pennsylvania average (1.35%). The statewide effective rate is 1.35%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware County | 1.98% | $6,001 | $302,400 |
| 2 | Monroe County | 1.84% | $4,435 | $241,200 |
| 3 | Berks County | 1.77% | $4,238 | $239,700 |
| 4 | York County | 1.68% | $3,947 | $235,000 |
| 5 | Cameron County | 1.67% | $1,470 | $88,200 |
| 6 | Lehigh County | 1.66% | $4,591 | $276,100 |
| 7 | Northampton County | 1.65% | $4,710 | $285,000 |
| 8 | McKean County | 1.64% | $1,615 | $98,700 |
| 9 | Erie County | 1.62% | $2,754 | $169,500 |
| 10 | Allegheny County | 1.57% | $3,399 | $216,700 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the highest rates in Pennsylvania often share a few characteristics: lower home values and/or higher millage rates driven by school and local service funding needs.
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