How much are property taxes in East Bangor, PA?
Homeowners in East Bangor, PA pay a median of $3,181 (±$291) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,622.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,578.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $190,600.
In East Bangor, the median real estate tax went from $2,879 in 2015–2019 to $3,181 in 2020–2024 (+10.5%).
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
- $3,181 (±$291)
- With a mortgage
- $3,622
- Without a mortgage
- $2,578
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in East Bangor against Northampton County, its state and the nation
| East Bangor | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,181 (±$291) | $4,700 (±$82) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,622 (±$304) | $4,942 (±$116) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,578 (±$706) | $4,304 (±$131) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $190,600 (±$38,847) | $308,600 (±$5,192) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In East Bangor, the median real estate tax is lower than in Northampton County ($4,700).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Northampton County, East Bangor ranks 34 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 777 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 East Bangor
The median tax ($3,181) is 1.7% of the median home value ($190,600).
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.
How property taxes in East Bangor have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,879 (±$351) | $3,181 (±$291) | +10.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $153,600 (±$9,941) | $190,600 (±$38,847) | +24.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,317 (±$112) | $1,594 (±$230) | +21.0% | 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 East Bangor
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bangor | — | $3,181 (±$291) | — |
| Bangor | 1.4 mi | $3,487 (±$458) | Not measurably different |
| Roseto | 1.8 mi | $3,536 (±$355) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Northampton County) | 2.3 mi | $5,697 (±$951) | Higher |
| Upper Mount Bethel Township | 3.0 mi | $3,784 (±$519) | Higher |
| Pen Argyl | 3.6 mi | $3,408 (±$899) | Not measurably different |
| Plainfield Township | 5.8 mi | $4,542 (±$478) | Higher |
| Lower Mount Bethel Township | 5.8 mi | $3,988 (±$1,287) | Not measurably different |
| Wind Gap | 5.9 mi | $3,627 (±$257) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Washington Township (Northampton County), PA ($5,697), Upper Mount Bethel Township, PA ($3,784), Plainfield Township, PA ($4,542).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Roseto | $3,536 (±$355) |
| 29 | Bangor | $3,487 (±$458) |
| 30 | Nazareth | $3,418 (±$675) |
| 31 | Pen Argyl | $3,408 (±$899) |
| 32 | North Catasauqua | $3,338 (±$342) |
| 33 | Easton | $3,294 (±$222) |
| 34 | East Bangor | $3,181 (±$291) |
| 35 | Wilson | $3,124 (±$348) |
| 36 | West Easton | $3,067 (±$579) |
| 37 | Chapman | $2,750 (±$1,077) |
Showing 10 of 37 places in Northampton 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 East Bangor
How much are property taxes in East Bangor?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in East Bangor, PA is $3,181 (±$291) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in East Bangor?
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 East Bangor, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in East Bangor gone up?
In East Bangor, the median real estate tax went from $2,879 in 2015–2019 to $3,181 in 2020–2024 (+10.5%).
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 East Bangor higher than in Northampton County?
In East Bangor, the median real estate tax is lower than in Northampton County ($4,700).
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 — East Bangor borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Bangor borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Bangor borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Bangor borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Bangor 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 East Bangor borough, Pennsylvania (place:20776, 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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