How much are property taxes in Clay Township (Lancaster County), PA?
Homeowners in Clay Township (Lancaster County), PA pay a median of $4,566 (±$293) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,719.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,186.
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $324,000.
In Clay Township (Lancaster County), the median real estate tax went from $4,028 in 2015–2019 to $4,566 in 2020–2024 (+13.4%).
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
- $4,566 (±$293)
- With a mortgage
- $4,719
- Without a mortgage
- $4,186
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in Clay Township (Lancaster County) against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| Clay Township (Lancaster County) | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,566 (±$293) | $3,975 (±$49) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,719 (±$322) | $4,039 (±$75) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,186 (±$691) | $3,875 (±$85) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $324,000 (±$31,404) | $301,100 (±$4,176) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Clay Township (Lancaster County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Lancaster County ($3,975).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Lancaster County, Clay Township (Lancaster County) ranks 11 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 328 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 Clay Township (Lancaster County)
The median tax ($4,566) is 1.4% of the median home value ($324,000).
Across Lancaster 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 Clay Township (Lancaster County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,028 (±$306) | $4,566 (±$293) | +13.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $228,000 (±$10,748) | $324,000 (±$31,404) | +42.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,576 (±$124) | $1,960 (±$136) | +24.4% | 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 Clay Township (Lancaster County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Township (Lancaster County) | — | $4,566 (±$293) | — |
| Brickerville | 2.5 mi | $3,632 (±$243) | Lower |
| Schoeneck | 3.3 mi | $5,156 (±$1,864) | Not measurably different |
| Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) | 3.6 mi | $3,839 (±$354) | Lower |
| West Cocalico Township | 4.6 mi | $4,496 (±$386) | Not measurably different |
| Heidelberg Township (Lebanon County) | 4.7 mi | $4,360 (±$800) | Not measurably different |
| Ephrata | 4.9 mi | $3,349 (±$307) | Lower |
| Denver | 5.2 mi | $3,908 (±$373) | Lower |
| Akron | 5.7 mi | $3,879 (±$277) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brickerville, PA ($3,632), Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County), PA ($3,839), Ephrata, PA ($3,349).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | East Donegal Township | $4,738 (±$558) |
| 6 | West Lampeter Township | $4,700 (±$260) |
| 7 | Manheim Township (Lancaster County) | $4,617 (±$190) |
| 8 | West Donegal Township | $4,614 (±$430) |
| 9 | Ephrata Township | $4,606 (±$303) |
| 10 | Salisbury Township (Lancaster County) | $4,571 (±$364) |
| 11 (tie) | Clay Township (Lancaster County) | $4,566 (±$293) |
| 11 (tie) | East Hempfield Township | $4,566 (±$293) |
| 13 | Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County) | $4,554 (±$470) |
| 14 | Mount Joy Township (Lancaster County) | $4,537 (±$353) |
| 15 | West Cocalico Township | $4,496 (±$386) |
| 16 | Adamstown | $4,408 (±$318) |
| 17 | Paradise Township (Lancaster County) | $4,396 (±$646) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Lancaster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Clay Township (Lancaster County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Clay.
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 Clay Township (Lancaster County)
How much are property taxes in Clay Township (Lancaster County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Clay Township (Lancaster County), PA is $4,566 (±$293) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Clay Township (Lancaster 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 Clay Township (Lancaster County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Clay Township (Lancaster County) gone up?
In Clay Township (Lancaster County), the median real estate tax went from $4,028 in 2015–2019 to $4,566 in 2020–2024 (+13.4%).
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 Clay Township (Lancaster County) higher than in Lancaster County?
In Clay Township (Lancaster County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Lancaster County ($3,975).
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 — Clay township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay township, Lancaster 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 Clay township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:13960, in state:42 county:071).
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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