How much are property taxes in Butler Township (Adams County), PA?
Homeowners in Butler Township (Adams County), PA pay a median of $3,916 (±$674) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,063.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,770.
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $287,600.
In Butler Township (Adams County), the median real estate tax went from $3,130 in 2015–2019 to $3,916 in 2020–2024 (+25.1%).
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
- $3,916 (±$674)
- With a mortgage
- $4,063
- Without a mortgage
- $3,770
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in Butler Township (Adams County) against Adams County, its state and the nation
| Butler Township (Adams County) | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,916 (±$674) | $3,561 (±$83) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,063 (±$770) | $3,666 (±$112) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,770 (±$976) | $3,369 (±$118) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $287,600 (±$25,535) | $268,500 (±$6,871) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Butler Township (Adams County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Adams County ($3,561).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Adams County, Butler Township (Adams County) ranks 8 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 494 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 Butler Township (Adams County)
The median tax ($3,916) is 1.4% of the median home value ($287,600).
Across Adams County the same ratio is 1.3%.
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 Butler Township (Adams County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,130 (±$262) | $3,916 (±$674) | +25.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $198,400 (±$16,832) | $287,600 (±$25,535) | +45.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,513 (±$117) | $1,664 (±$227) | +10.0% | 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 Butler Township (Adams County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Township (Adams County) | — | $3,916 (±$674) | — |
| Biglerville | 0.9 mi | $4,100 (±$663) | Not measurably different |
| Arendtsville | 3.7 mi | $3,444 (±$411) | Not measurably different |
| Bendersville | 3.8 mi | $3,378 (±$724) | Not measurably different |
| Tyrone Township (Adams County) | 4.2 mi | $3,160 (±$514) | Not measurably different |
| Straban Township | 4.6 mi | $3,706 (±$401) | Not measurably different |
| Menallen Township (Adams County) | 5.3 mi | $3,750 (±$491) | Not measurably different |
| Gettysburg | 6.7 mi | $4,180 (±$568) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Township (Adams County) | 6.9 mi | $3,348 (±$180) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Freedom Township (Adams County) | $4,341 (±$566) |
| 3 | Gettysburg | $4,180 (±$568) |
| 4 | Union Township (Adams County) | $4,121 (±$288) |
| 5 | Biglerville | $4,100 (±$663) |
| 6 | Hamilton Township (Adams County) | $4,060 (±$442) |
| 7 | Latimore Township | $3,936 (±$577) |
| 8 | Butler Township (Adams County) | $3,916 (±$674) |
| 9 | Liberty Township (Adams County) | $3,841 (±$518) |
| 10 (tie) | Menallen Township (Adams County) | $3,750 (±$491) |
| 10 (tie) | Mount Joy Township (Adams County) | $3,750 (±$384) |
| 12 | Straban Township | $3,706 (±$401) |
| 13 | Conewago Township (Adams County) | $3,663 (±$214) |
| 14 | Cumberland Township (Adams County) | $3,610 (±$339) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Adams 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 Butler Township (Adams County)
How much are property taxes in Butler Township (Adams County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Butler Township (Adams County), PA is $3,916 (±$674) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Butler Township (Adams County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.4% of the median home value in Butler Township (Adams County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Butler Township (Adams County) gone up?
In Butler Township (Adams County), the median real estate tax went from $3,130 in 2015–2019 to $3,916 in 2020–2024 (+25.1%).
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 Butler Township (Adams County) higher than in Adams County?
In Butler Township (Adams County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Adams County ($3,561).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Butler township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler township, Adams 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 Butler township, Adams County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:10456, in state:42 county:001).
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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