How much are property taxes in Carroll Valley, PA?
Homeowners in Carroll Valley, PA pay a median of $3,321 (±$758) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,358.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,955.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $300,500.
In Carroll Valley, the median real estate tax went from $3,727 in 2015–2019 to $3,321 in 2020–2024 (−10.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,321 (±$758)
- With a mortgage
- $3,358
- Without a mortgage
- $2,955
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Carroll Valley against Adams County, its state and the nation
| Carroll Valley | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,321 (±$758) | $3,561 (±$83) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,358 (±$795) | $3,666 (±$112) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,955 (±$1,951) | $3,369 (±$118) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $300,500 (±$29,255) | $268,500 (±$6,871) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Carroll Valley, 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 not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Adams County, Carroll Valley ranks 26 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 718 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 Carroll Valley
The median tax ($3,321) is 1.1% of the median home value ($300,500).
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 Carroll Valley have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,727 (±$231) | $3,321 (±$758) | −10.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $238,800 (±$11,534) | $300,500 (±$29,255) | +25.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,719 (±$107) | $1,812 (±$127) | +5.4% | 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 Carroll Valley
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Valley | — | $3,321 (±$758) | — |
| Liberty Township (Adams County) | 1.8 mi | $3,841 (±$518) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield | 2.8 mi | $3,423 (±$369) | Not measurably different |
| Hamiltonban Township | 3.9 mi | $3,424 (±$285) | Not measurably different |
| Emmitsburg | 4.7 mi | $3,520 (±$532) | Not measurably different |
| Freedom Township (Adams County) | 4.8 mi | $4,341 (±$566) | Higher |
| Highland Township (Adams County) | 5.7 mi | $3,471 (±$409) | Not measurably different |
| Highfield-Cascade | 6.3 mi | $1,830 (±$599) | Lower |
| Pen Mar | 7.1 mi | $2,370 (±$851) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Highfield-Cascade, MD ($1,830).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Freedom Township (Adams County), PA ($4,341).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Fairfield | $3,423 (±$369) |
| 21 | Littlestown | $3,422 (±$346) |
| 22 | Franklin Township (Adams County) | $3,411 (±$253) |
| 23 | Bendersville | $3,378 (±$724) |
| 24 | Bonneauville | $3,356 (±$277) |
| 25 | Huntington Township (Adams County) | $3,348 (±$180) |
| 26 | Carroll Valley | $3,321 (±$758) |
| 27 | Oxford Township | $3,288 (±$370) |
| 28 | McSherrystown | $3,267 (±$476) |
| 29 | Tyrone Township (Adams County) | $3,160 (±$514) |
| 30 | Berwick Township | $3,136 (±$749) |
| 31 | New Oxford | $3,061 (±$500) |
| 32 | Abbottstown | $3,056 (±$277) |
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 Carroll Valley
How much are property taxes in Carroll Valley?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Carroll Valley, PA is $3,321 (±$758) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Carroll Valley?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in Carroll Valley, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Carroll Valley gone up?
In Carroll Valley, the median real estate tax went from $3,727 in 2015–2019 to $3,321 in 2020–2024 (−10.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Carroll Valley higher than in Adams County?
In Carroll Valley, 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 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 — Carroll Valley borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carroll Valley borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Carroll Valley borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Carroll Valley borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Carroll Valley 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 Carroll Valley borough, Pennsylvania (place:11472, 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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