How much are property taxes in Chestnut Hill, PA?
Homeowners in Chestnut Hill, PA pay a median of $6,833 (±$423) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $7,198.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,091.
That is about 1.8% of the median home value of $375,000.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $6,833 (±$423)
- With a mortgage
- $7,198
- Without a mortgage
- $6,091
- Share of median value
- 1.8%
Real estate taxes in Chestnut Hill against Northampton County, its state and the nation
| Chestnut Hill | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,833 (±$423) | $4,700 (±$82) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $7,198 (±$601) | $4,942 (±$116) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,091 (±$610) | $4,304 (±$131) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $375,000 (±$16,803) | $308,600 (±$5,192) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Chestnut Hill, the median real estate tax is higher than in Northampton County ($4,700).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Northampton County, Chestnut Hill ranks 2 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 29 of 384.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Chestnut Hill
The median tax ($6,833) is 1.8% of the median home value ($375,000).
Across Northampton 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.
Median real estate taxes in places near Chestnut Hill
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill | — | $6,833 (±$423) | — |
| Phillipsburg Town | 2.6 mi | $5,140 (±$416) | Lower |
| Easton | 2.6 mi | $3,294 (±$222) | Lower |
| Lopatcong Township | 2.8 mi | $7,785 (±$650) | Higher |
| Tatamy | 2.8 mi | $4,670 (±$720) | Lower |
| Wilson | 3.2 mi | $3,124 (±$348) | Lower |
| Palmer Township | 3.2 mi | $5,330 (±$355) | Lower |
| West Easton | 3.4 mi | $3,067 (±$579) | Lower |
| Stockertown | 3.7 mi | $4,979 (±$689) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Phillipsburg Town, NJ ($5,140), Easton, PA ($3,294), Tatamy, PA ($4,670).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lopatcong Township, NJ ($7,785).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgan Hill | $7,547 (±$1,337) |
| 2 | Chestnut Hill | $6,833 (±$423) |
| 3 | Old Orchard | $6,305 (±$627) |
| 4 | Cherryville | $5,908 (±$752) |
| 5 | Eastlawn Gardens | $5,171 (±$805) |
| 6 | Palmer Heights | $4,953 (±$460) |
| 7 | Middletown (community) | $4,950 (±$372) |
| 8 | Raubsville | $3,623 (±$627) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Northampton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Chestnut Hill is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Forks Township (Northampton County), whose figures include it.
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 Chestnut Hill
How much are property taxes in Chestnut Hill?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Chestnut Hill, PA is $6,833 (±$423) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Chestnut Hill?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.8% of the median home value in Chestnut Hill, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Chestnut Hill higher than in Northampton County?
In Chestnut Hill, the median real estate tax is higher than in Northampton County ($4,700).
It is also higher than in 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 — Chestnut Hill CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chestnut Hill CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chestnut Hill CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chestnut Hill CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chestnut Hill CDP, 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 Chestnut Hill CDP, Pennsylvania (place:13336, 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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Figures last updated on .
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