How much are property taxes in District Township, PA?
Homeowners in District Township, PA pay a median of $5,638 (±$425) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,105.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,947.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $357,200.
In District Township, the median real estate tax went from $5,665 in 2015–2019 to $5,638 in 2020–2024 (−0.5%).
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
- $5,638 (±$425)
- With a mortgage
- $6,105
- Without a mortgage
- $4,947
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in District Township against Berks County, its state and the nation
| District Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,638 (±$425) | $4,239 (±$63) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,105 (±$463) | $4,438 (±$74) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,947 (±$763) | $3,906 (±$107) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $357,200 (±$23,615) | $257,300 (±$3,633) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In District Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Berks County ($4,239).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Berks County, District Township ranks 8 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 178 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 District Township
The median tax ($5,638) is 1.6% of the median home value ($357,200).
Across Berks County the same ratio is 1.6%.
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 District Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,665 (±$331) | $5,638 (±$425) | −0.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $278,900 (±$11,398) | $357,200 (±$23,615) | +28.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,775 (±$110) | $2,042 (±$134) | +15.0% | 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 District Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Township | — | $5,638 (±$425) | — |
| Pike Township (Berks County) | 2.5 mi | $5,216 (±$484) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Berks County) | 3.9 mi | $4,868 (±$453) | Lower |
| Longswamp Township | 4.0 mi | $3,924 (±$393) | Lower |
| Hereford Township | 4.1 mi | $3,990 (±$703) | Lower |
| Bally | 4.3 mi | $4,427 (±$132) | Lower |
| Rockland Township (Berks County) | 4.5 mi | $5,813 (±$779) | Not measurably different |
| Bechtelsville | 4.6 mi | $4,250 (±$235) | Lower |
| Topton | 5.4 mi | $3,731 (±$715) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washington Township (Berks County), PA ($4,868), Longswamp Township, PA ($3,924), Hereford Township, PA ($3,990).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Oley Township | $6,559 (±$1,452) |
| 3 | Amity Township (Berks County) | $6,459 (±$464) |
| 4 | Union Township (Berks County) | $6,058 (±$872) |
| 5 | Brecknock Township (Berks County) | $5,941 (±$501) |
| 6 | Rockland Township (Berks County) | $5,813 (±$779) |
| 7 | Wyomissing | $5,672 (±$762) |
| 8 | District Township | $5,638 (±$425) |
| 9 | Cumru Township | $5,597 (±$365) |
| 10 | Marion Township (Berks County) | $5,426 (±$653) |
| 11 | Maidencreek Township | $5,403 (±$330) |
| 12 | Caernarvon Township (Berks County) | $5,350 (±$905) |
| 13 | North Heidelberg Township | $5,328 (±$648) |
| 14 | Ontelaunee Township | $5,323 (±$567) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Berks 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 District Township
How much are property taxes in District Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in District Township, PA is $5,638 (±$425) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in District Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.6% of the median home value in District Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in District Township gone up?
In District Township, the median real estate tax went from $5,665 in 2015–2019 to $5,638 in 2020–2024 (−0.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in District Township higher than in Berks County?
In District Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Berks County ($4,239).
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 — District township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — District township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — District township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — District township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — District township, Berks 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 District township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:19312, in state:42 county:011).
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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