How much are property taxes in Bethel Township (Lebanon County), PA?
Homeowners in Bethel Township (Lebanon County), PA pay a median of $3,332 (±$230) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,329.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,337.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $267,000.
In Bethel Township (Lebanon County), the median real estate tax went from $2,497 in 2015–2019 to $3,332 in 2020–2024 (+33.4%).
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
- $3,332 (±$230)
- With a mortgage
- $3,329
- Without a mortgage
- $3,337
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in Bethel Township (Lebanon County) against Lebanon County, its state and the nation
| Bethel Township (Lebanon County) | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,332 (±$230) | $3,310 (±$78) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,329 (±$354) | $3,406 (±$108) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,337 (±$325) | $3,145 (±$147) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $267,000 (±$26,584) | $242,000 (±$5,362) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Bethel Township (Lebanon County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Lebanon County ($3,310).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Lebanon County, Bethel Township (Lebanon County) ranks 11 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 714 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 Bethel Township (Lebanon County)
The median tax ($3,332) is 1.2% of the median home value ($267,000).
Across Lebanon County the same ratio is 1.4%.
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 Bethel Township (Lebanon County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,497 (±$506) | $3,332 (±$230) | +33.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $182,100 (±$16,260) | $267,000 (±$26,584) | +46.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,524 (±$117) | $1,805 (±$302) | +18.4% | 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 Bethel Township (Lebanon County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Township (Lebanon County) | — | $3,332 (±$230) | — |
| Swatara Township (Lebanon County) | 2.9 mi | $2,873 (±$317) | Lower |
| Jonestown | 3.9 mi | $3,105 (±$316) | Not measurably different |
| North Lebanon Township | 5.5 mi | $2,965 (±$304) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel Township (Berks County) | 5.8 mi | $4,085 (±$877) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Hill | 5.9 mi | $2,770 (±$719) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Lebanon County) | 6.7 mi | $2,959 (±$517) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Lebanon County) | 6.7 mi | $3,336 (±$329) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Grove Township (Schuylkill County) | 6.7 mi | $2,879 (±$382) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Swatara Township (Lebanon County), PA ($2,873), Pine Grove Township (Schuylkill County), PA ($2,879).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Lebanon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | North Annville Township | $4,228 (±$326) |
| 6 | North Londonderry Township | $4,141 (±$363) |
| 7 | South Annville Township | $3,974 (±$633) |
| 8 | South Lebanon Township | $3,538 (±$201) |
| 9 | North Cornwall Township | $3,366 (±$393) |
| 10 | Jackson Township (Lebanon County) | $3,336 (±$329) |
| 11 | Bethel Township (Lebanon County) | $3,332 (±$230) |
| 12 | Palmyra | $3,287 (±$224) |
| 13 | Richland | $3,283 (±$150) |
| 14 | East Hanover Township (Lebanon County) | $3,201 (±$381) |
| 15 | Millcreek Township (Lebanon County) | $3,125 (±$483) |
| 16 | Jonestown | $3,105 (±$316) |
| 17 | West Cornwall Township | $2,977 (±$592) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Lebanon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Bethel Township (Lebanon County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Fredericksburg.
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 Bethel Township (Lebanon County)
How much are property taxes in Bethel Township (Lebanon County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Bethel Township (Lebanon County), PA is $3,332 (±$230) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Bethel Township (Lebanon County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.2% of the median home value in Bethel Township (Lebanon County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Bethel Township (Lebanon County) gone up?
In Bethel Township (Lebanon County), the median real estate tax went from $2,497 in 2015–2019 to $3,332 in 2020–2024 (+33.4%).
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 Bethel Township (Lebanon County) higher than in Lebanon County?
In Bethel Township (Lebanon County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Lebanon County ($3,310).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel township, Lebanon 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 Bethel township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:06040, in state:42 county:075).
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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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