How much are property taxes in East Caln Township, PA?
Homeowners in East Caln Township, PA pay a median of $6,240 (±$617) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,902.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,850.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $467,100.
In East Caln Township, the median real estate tax went from $5,030 in 2015–2019 to $6,240 in 2020–2024 (+24.1%).
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
- $6,240 (±$617)
- With a mortgage
- $6,902
- Without a mortgage
- $4,850
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in East Caln Township against Chester County, its state and the nation
| East Caln Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,240 (±$617) | $6,308 (±$63) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,902 (±$983) | $6,494 (±$70) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,850 (±$937) | $5,892 (±$122) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $467,100 (±$22,492) | $485,600 (±$4,003) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In East Caln Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Chester County ($6,308).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Chester County, East Caln Township ranks 36 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 114 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 Caln Township
The median tax ($6,240) is 1.3% of the median home value ($467,100).
Across Chester 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 East Caln Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,030 (±$540) | $6,240 (±$617) | +24.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $345,400 (±$24,229) | $467,100 (±$22,492) | +35.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,265 (±$180) | $2,727 (±$415) | +20.4% | 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 East Caln Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Caln Township | — | $6,240 (±$617) | — |
| Downingtown | 1.3 mi | $4,583 (±$385) | Lower |
| Exton | 2.6 mi | $4,949 (±$1,090) | Lower |
| Uwchlan Township | 2.7 mi | $6,416 (±$301) | Not measurably different |
| Eagleview | 3.2 mi | $8,272 (±$319) | Higher |
| Lionville | 3.3 mi | $4,825 (±$548) | Lower |
| West Whiteland Township | 3.3 mi | $4,467 (±$272) | Lower |
| East Bradford Township | 3.8 mi | $5,638 (±$438) | Not measurably different |
| Thorndale | 4.0 mi | $5,436 (±$922) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Downingtown, PA ($4,583), Exton, PA ($4,949), Lionville, PA ($4,825).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eagleview, PA ($8,272).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Westtown Township | $6,433 (±$294) |
| 31 | Uwchlan Township | $6,416 (±$301) |
| 32 | East Coventry Township | $6,353 (±$314) |
| 33 | Sadsbury Township (Chester County) | $6,313 (±$475) |
| 34 | Atglen | $6,250 (±$485) |
| 35 | South Coventry Township | $6,246 (±$313) |
| 36 | East Caln Township | $6,240 (±$617) |
| 37 | East Whiteland Township | $6,173 (±$338) |
| 38 | Willistown Township | $6,077 (±$292) |
| 39 | Parkesburg | $6,071 (±$415) |
| 40 | West Nantmeal Township | $6,031 (±$353) |
| 41 | South Coatesville | $6,020 (±$737) |
| 42 | Elk Township (Chester County) | $5,967 (±$277) |
Showing 13 of 73 places in Chester 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 Caln Township
How much are property taxes in East Caln Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in East Caln Township, PA is $6,240 (±$617) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in East Caln Township?
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 East Caln Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in East Caln Township gone up?
In East Caln Township, the median real estate tax went from $5,030 in 2015–2019 to $6,240 in 2020–2024 (+24.1%).
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 Caln Township higher than in Chester County?
In East Caln Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Chester County ($6,308).
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 — East Caln township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Caln township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Caln township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Caln township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Caln township, Chester 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 East Caln township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:20920, in state:42 county:029).
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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Figures last updated on .
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