How much are property taxes in Bern Township, PA?
Homeowners in Bern Township, PA pay a median of $5,265 (±$1,186) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,814.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,215.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $339,500.
In Bern Township, the median real estate tax went from $4,908 in 2015–2019 to $5,265 in 2020–2024 (+7.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $5,265 (±$1,186)
- With a mortgage
- $5,814
- Without a mortgage
- $4,215
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Bern Township against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Bern Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,265 (±$1,186) | $4,239 (±$63) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,814 (±$1,406) | $4,438 (±$74) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,215 (±$1,063) | $3,906 (±$107) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $339,500 (±$18,429) | $257,300 (±$3,633) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Bern Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Berks County ($4,239).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Berks County, Bern Township ranks 15 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 222 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 Bern Township
The median tax ($5,265) is 1.6% of the median home value ($339,500).
Across Berks County the same ratio is 1.6%.
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 Bern Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,908 (±$590) | $5,265 (±$1,186) | +7.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $225,900 (±$14,608) | $339,500 (±$18,429) | +50.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,775 (±$126) | $2,069 (±$433) | +16.6% | 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 Bern Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bern Township | — | $5,265 (±$1,186) | — |
| Fox Chase | 1.8 mi | $5,679 (±$616) | Not measurably different |
| Riverview Park | 2.5 mi | $5,388 (±$586) | Not measurably different |
| Muhlenberg Park | 3.1 mi | $5,056 (±$732) | Not measurably different |
| Colony Park | 3.5 mi | $5,319 (±$1,108) | Not measurably different |
| Leesport | 3.6 mi | $3,567 (±$480) | Lower |
| Muhlenberg Township | 3.8 mi | $4,260 (±$286) | Not measurably different |
| South Temple | 3.9 mi | $3,471 (±$117) | Lower |
| Temple | 4.0 mi | $4,016 (±$916) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Leesport, PA ($3,567), South Temple, PA ($3,471).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Cumru Township | $5,597 (±$365) |
| 10 | Marion Township (Berks County) | $5,426 (±$653) |
| 11 | Maidencreek Township | $5,403 (±$330) |
| 12 | Caernarvon Township (Berks County) | $5,350 (±$905) |
| 13 | North Heidelberg Township | $5,328 (±$648) |
| 14 | Ontelaunee Township | $5,323 (±$567) |
| 15 | Bern Township | $5,265 (±$1,186) |
| 16 | Lower Alsace Township | $5,257 (±$596) |
| 17 | Pike Township (Berks County) | $5,216 (±$484) |
| 18 | Jefferson Township (Berks County) | $5,157 (±$635) |
| 19 | Greenwich Township | $5,126 (±$880) |
| 20 | Ruscombmanor Township | $5,099 (±$703) |
| 21 | Exeter Township (Berks County) | $5,048 (±$376) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Bern Township
How much are property taxes in Bern Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Bern Township, PA is $5,265 (±$1,186) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Bern Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.6% of the median home value in Bern Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Bern Township gone up?
In Bern Township, the median real estate tax went from $4,908 in 2015–2019 to $5,265 in 2020–2024 (+7.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Bern Township higher than in Berks County?
In Bern Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Berks County ($4,239).
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 — Bern township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bern township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bern township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bern township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bern township, Berks 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 Bern township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:05816, in state:42 county:011).
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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