How much are property taxes in Brockway, PA?
Homeowners in Brockway, PA pay a median of $1,391 (±$154) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,262.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,477.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $133,800.
In Brockway, the median real estate tax went from $1,385 in 2015–2019 to $1,391 in 2020–2024 (+0.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,391 (±$154)
- With a mortgage
- $1,262
- Without a mortgage
- $1,477
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in Brockway against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Brockway | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,391 (±$154) | $1,402 (±$47) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,262 (±$296) | $1,501 (±$92) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,477 (±$490) | $1,324 (±$59) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $133,800 (±$26,515) | $139,700 (±$6,702) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Brockway, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Jefferson County ($1,402).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Jefferson County, Brockway ranks 16 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 2168 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 Brockway
The median tax ($1,391) is 1.0% of the median home value ($133,800).
Across Jefferson County the same ratio is 1.0%.
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 Brockway have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,385 (±$126) | $1,391 (±$154) | +0.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $98,400 (±$6,465) | $133,800 (±$26,515) | +36.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $984 (±$55) | $953 (±$150) | −3.2% | Down 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 Brockway
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockway | — | $1,391 (±$154) | — |
| Snyder Township (Jefferson County) | 1.5 mi | $1,334 (±$194) | Not measurably different |
| Horton Township | 5.3 mi | $1,343 (±$139) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Jefferson County) | 5.5 mi | $1,448 (±$190) | Not measurably different |
| Treasure Lake | 6.6 mi | $2,992 (±$394) | Higher |
| Falls Creek | 7.3 mi | $1,384 (±$192) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy Township | 7.7 mi | $2,483 (±$252) | Higher |
| Polk Township (Jefferson County) | 8.4 mi | $1,310 (±$324) | Not measurably different |
| DuBois | 8.8 mi | $1,402 (±$141) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Treasure Lake, PA ($2,992), Sandy Township, PA ($2,483).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Pine Creek Township (Jefferson County) | $1,571 (±$241) |
| 11 | Gaskill Township | $1,559 (±$500) |
| 12 | Henderson Township (Jefferson County) | $1,540 (±$182) |
| 13 | Washington Township (Jefferson County) | $1,448 (±$190) |
| 14 | Corsica | $1,414 (±$238) |
| 15 | Beaver Township (Jefferson County) | $1,408 (±$475) |
| 16 | Brockway | $1,391 (±$154) |
| 17 | Perry Township (Jefferson County) | $1,388 (±$178) |
| 18 | Falls Creek | $1,384 (±$192) |
| 19 | Winslow Township | $1,372 (±$204) |
| 20 | Bell Township (Jefferson County) | $1,364 (±$151) |
| 21 | Snyder Township (Jefferson County) | $1,334 (±$194) |
| 22 | Big Run | $1,319 (±$156) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Jefferson 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 Brockway
How much are property taxes in Brockway?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Brockway, PA is $1,391 (±$154) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Brockway?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.0% of the median home value in Brockway, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Brockway gone up?
In Brockway, the median real estate tax went from $1,385 in 2015–2019 to $1,391 in 2020–2024 (+0.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Brockway higher than in Jefferson County?
In Brockway, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Jefferson County ($1,402).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brockway borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brockway borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brockway borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brockway borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brockway borough, 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 Brockway borough, Pennsylvania (place:08960, in state:42).
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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