How much are property taxes in Castle Shannon, PA?
Homeowners in Castle Shannon, PA pay a median of $3,209 (±$247) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,422.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,783.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $190,300.
In Castle Shannon, the median real estate tax went from $3,042 in 2015–2019 to $3,209 in 2020–2024 (+5.5%).
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
- $3,209 (±$247)
- With a mortgage
- $3,422
- Without a mortgage
- $2,783
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in Castle Shannon against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Castle Shannon | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,209 (±$247) | $3,451 (±$32) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,422 (±$289) | $3,738 (±$46) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,783 (±$453) | $3,040 (±$65) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $190,300 (±$12,532) | $227,600 (±$1,801) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Castle Shannon, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Allegheny County ($3,451).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Allegheny County, Castle Shannon ranks 61 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 764 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 Castle Shannon
The median tax ($3,209) is 1.7% of the median home value ($190,300).
Across Allegheny County the same ratio is 1.5%.
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 Castle Shannon have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,042 (±$164) | $3,209 (±$247) | +5.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $125,500 (±$6,681) | $190,300 (±$12,532) | +51.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,133 (±$66) | $1,474 (±$111) | +30.1% | 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 Castle Shannon
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Shannon | — | $3,209 (±$247) | — |
| Baldwin Township | 1.0 mi | $3,364 (±$212) | Not measurably different |
| Whitehall | 1.6 mi | $4,107 (±$234) | Higher |
| Mount Lebanon Township | 1.7 mi | $6,680 (±$180) | Higher |
| Dormont | 2.1 mi | $3,507 (±$237) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 2.3 mi | $3,971 (±$423) | Higher |
| Bethel Park | 3.1 mi | $4,525 (±$159) | Higher |
| Scott Township (Allegheny County) | 3.5 mi | $3,525 (±$147) | Higher |
| Mount Oliver | 3.6 mi | $1,282 (±$238) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mount Oliver, PA ($1,282).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Whitehall, PA ($4,107), Mount Lebanon Township, PA ($6,680), Brentwood, PA ($3,971).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Bellevue | $3,418 (±$237) |
| 56 | Baldwin Township | $3,364 (±$212) |
| 57 | Kennedy Township | $3,363 (±$202) |
| 58 | Emsworth | $3,313 (±$263) |
| 59 | Carnegie | $3,242 (±$295) |
| 60 | Blawnox | $3,222 (±$438) |
| 61 | Castle Shannon | $3,209 (±$247) |
| 62 | Monroeville | $3,185 (±$199) |
| 63 | Wilkins Township | $3,166 (±$203) |
| 64 | West Homestead | $3,135 (±$465) |
| 65 | Reserve Township | $3,125 (±$407) |
| 66 | Cheswick | $3,124 (±$338) |
| 67 | Harmar Township | $3,032 (±$483) |
Showing 13 of 128 places in Allegheny 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 Castle Shannon
How much are property taxes in Castle Shannon?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Castle Shannon, PA is $3,209 (±$247) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Castle Shannon?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.7% of the median home value in Castle Shannon, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Castle Shannon gone up?
In Castle Shannon, the median real estate tax went from $3,042 in 2015–2019 to $3,209 in 2020–2024 (+5.5%).
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 Castle Shannon higher than in Allegheny County?
In Castle Shannon, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Allegheny County ($3,451).
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 — Castle Shannon borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Shannon borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Shannon borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Shannon borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Shannon 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 Castle Shannon borough, Pennsylvania (place:11680, 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.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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