How much are property taxes in Aston Township, PA?
Homeowners in Aston Township, PA pay a median of $5,913 (±$177) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,880.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,966.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $343,000.
In Aston Township, the median real estate tax went from $4,580 in 2015–2019 to $5,913 in 2020–2024 (+29.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $5,913 (±$177)
- With a mortgage
- $5,880
- Without a mortgage
- $5,966
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in Aston Township against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Aston Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,913 (±$177) | $6,124 (±$63) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,880 (±$269) | $6,351 (±$80) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,966 (±$253) | $5,669 (±$135) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $343,000 (±$12,745) | $332,200 (±$4,050) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Aston Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Delaware County ($6,124).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Delaware County, Aston Township ranks 21 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 144 of 2,546.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Aston Township
The median tax ($5,913) is 1.7% of the median home value ($343,000).
Across Delaware County the same ratio is 1.8%.
Across Pennsylvania it is 1.3%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Aston Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,580 (±$128) | $5,913 (±$177) | +29.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $246,800 (±$6,885) | $343,000 (±$12,745) | +39.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,872 (±$131) | $2,263 (±$90) | +20.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Aston Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Township | — | $5,913 (±$177) | — |
| Upper Chichester Township | 2.1 mi | $6,264 (±$322) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Heights | 2.2 mi | $5,122 (±$502) | Lower |
| Brookhaven | 2.3 mi | $4,742 (±$432) | Lower |
| Chester Township | 2.4 mi | $2,346 (±$305) | Lower |
| Boothwyn | 2.6 mi | $6,380 (±$610) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown Township (Delaware County) | 2.7 mi | $6,993 (±$414) | Higher |
| Rose Valley | 3.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Parkside | 3.1 mi | $3,928 (±$361) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chester Heights, PA ($5,122), Brookhaven, PA ($4,742), Chester Township, PA ($2,346).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Middletown Township (Delaware County), PA ($6,993).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Thornbury Township (Delaware County) | $6,881 (±$348) |
| 16 | Newtown Township (Delaware County) | $6,552 (±$420) |
| 17 | Upper Chichester Township | $6,264 (±$322) |
| 18 | Marple Township | $6,061 (±$155) |
| 19 | Ridley Township | $6,039 (±$160) |
| 20 | Morton | $5,953 (±$1,232) |
| 21 | Aston Township | $5,913 (±$177) |
| 22 | Media | $5,846 (±$440) |
| 23 | Norwood | $5,751 (±$344) |
| 24 | Aldan | $5,654 (±$402) |
| 25 | East Lansdowne | $5,351 (±$833) |
| 26 | Prospect Park | $5,341 (±$848) |
| 27 | Lansdowne | $5,336 (±$449) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Aston Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Village Green-Green Ridge.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Aston Township
How much are property taxes in Aston Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Aston Township, PA is $5,913 (±$177) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Aston Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.7% of the median home value in Aston Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Aston Township gone up?
In Aston Township, the median real estate tax went from $4,580 in 2015–2019 to $5,913 in 2020–2024 (+29.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Aston Township higher than in Delaware County?
In Aston Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Delaware County ($6,124).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aston township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aston township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Aston township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Aston township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Aston township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Aston township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:03336, in state:42 county:045).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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