How much are property taxes in Cherry Township (Sullivan County), PA?
Homeowners in Cherry Township (Sullivan County), PA pay a median of $2,362 (±$364) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,456.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,308.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $180,200.
In Cherry Township (Sullivan County), the median real estate tax went from $1,536 in 2015–2019 to $2,362 in 2020–2024 (+53.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,362 (±$364)
- With a mortgage
- $2,456
- Without a mortgage
- $2,308
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in Cherry Township (Sullivan County) against Sullivan County, its state and the nation
| Cherry Township (Sullivan County) | Sullivan County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,362 (±$364) | $2,015 (±$151) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,456 (±$770) | $2,142 (±$223) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,308 (±$415) | $1,931 (±$188) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $180,200 (±$30,019) | $197,100 (±$13,363) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Cherry Township (Sullivan County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Sullivan County ($2,015).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Sullivan County, Cherry Township (Sullivan County) ranks 5 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1272 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 Cherry Township (Sullivan County)
The median tax ($2,362) is 1.3% of the median home value ($180,200).
Across Sullivan 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 Cherry Township (Sullivan County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,536 (±$159) | $2,362 (±$364) | +53.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $146,900 (±$14,972) | $180,200 (±$30,019) | +22.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,108 (±$101) | $1,603 (±$420) | +44.7% | 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 Cherry Township (Sullivan County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Township (Sullivan County) | — | $2,362 (±$364) | — |
| Dushore | 1.7 mi | $1,426 (±$324) | Lower |
| Colley Township | 5.7 mi | $2,000 (±$666) | Not measurably different |
| Laporte Township | 6.8 mi | $2,621 (±$289) | Not measurably different |
| Albany Township (Bradford County) | 7.2 mi | $2,438 (±$356) | Not measurably different |
| New Albany | 7.4 mi | $2,269 (±$1,067) | Not measurably different |
| Laporte | 7.6 mi | $2,580 (±$548) | Not measurably different |
| Forks Township (Sullivan County) | 7.9 mi | $1,487 (±$278) | Lower |
| Wilmot Township | 9.6 mi | $2,702 (±$274) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dushore, PA ($1,426), Forks Township (Sullivan County), PA ($1,487).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Sullivan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagles Mere | $4,950 (±$1,647) |
| 2 | Laporte Township | $2,621 (±$289) |
| 3 | Laporte | $2,580 (±$548) |
| 4 | Shrewsbury Township (Sullivan County) | $2,515 (±$466) |
| 5 | Cherry Township (Sullivan County) | $2,362 (±$364) |
| 6 (tie) | Colley Township | $2,000 (±$666) |
| 6 (tie) | Elkland Township | $2,000 (±$512) |
| 8 | Davidson Township | $1,661 (±$331) |
| 9 | Forks Township (Sullivan County) | $1,487 (±$278) |
| 10 | Hillsgrove Township | $1,467 (±$222) |
| 11 | Dushore | $1,426 (±$324) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Sullivan 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 Cherry Township (Sullivan County)
How much are property taxes in Cherry Township (Sullivan County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Cherry Township (Sullivan County), PA is $2,362 (±$364) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Cherry Township (Sullivan County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.3% of the median home value in Cherry Township (Sullivan County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Cherry Township (Sullivan County) gone up?
In Cherry Township (Sullivan County), the median real estate tax went from $1,536 in 2015–2019 to $2,362 in 2020–2024 (+53.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Cherry Township (Sullivan County) higher than in Sullivan County?
In Cherry Township (Sullivan County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Sullivan County ($2,015).
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 — Cherry township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherry township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherry township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherry township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherry township, Sullivan 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 Cherry township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:13000, in state:42 county:113).
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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Figures last updated on .
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