How much are property taxes in East Pennsboro Township, PA?
Homeowners in East Pennsboro Township, PA pay a median of $2,822 (±$169) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,779.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,900.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $236,000.
In East Pennsboro Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,547 in 2015–2019 to $2,822 in 2020–2024 (+10.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,822 (±$169)
- With a mortgage
- $2,779
- Without a mortgage
- $2,900
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in East Pennsboro Township against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| East Pennsboro Township | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,822 (±$169) | $3,254 (±$64) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,779 (±$222) | $3,346 (±$76) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,900 (±$252) | $3,082 (±$126) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $236,000 (±$12,831) | $277,600 (±$4,540) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In East Pennsboro Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Cumberland County ($3,254).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cumberland County, East Pennsboro Township ranks 22 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 949 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 Pennsboro Township
The median tax ($2,822) is 1.2% of the median home value ($236,000).
Across Cumberland County the same ratio is 1.2%.
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 Pennsboro Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,547 (±$103) | $2,822 (±$169) | +10.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $185,900 (±$5,653) | $236,000 (±$12,831) | +26.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,426 (±$57) | $1,501 (±$96) | +5.3% | Down 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 Pennsboro Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Pennsboro Township | — | $2,822 (±$169) | — |
| Wormleysburg | 2.4 mi | $2,496 (±$585) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisburg | 2.9 mi | $2,370 (±$161) | Lower |
| Hampden Township | 3.0 mi | $3,050 (±$169) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Hill | 3.2 mi | $4,571 (±$262) | Higher |
| Marysville | 3.5 mi | $2,510 (±$241) | Lower |
| Lemoyne | 3.6 mi | $3,009 (±$460) | Not measurably different |
| Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) | 4.1 mi | $3,533 (±$140) | Higher |
| Lower Allen | 4.6 mi | $3,187 (±$210) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harrisburg, PA ($2,370), Marysville, PA ($2,510).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Camp Hill, PA ($4,571), Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County), PA ($3,533), Lower Allen, PA ($3,187).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Hampden Township | $3,050 (±$169) |
| 17 | Penn Township (Cumberland County) | $3,047 (±$259) |
| 18 | South Newton Township | $3,044 (±$272) |
| 19 | Lemoyne | $3,009 (±$460) |
| 20 | Shiremanstown | $2,936 (±$257) |
| 21 | South Middleton Township | $2,912 (±$180) |
| 22 | East Pennsboro Township | $2,822 (±$169) |
| 23 | Newburg (Cumberland County) | $2,608 (±$370) |
| 24 | Newville | $2,549 (±$789) |
| 25 | New Cumberland | $2,522 (±$315) |
| 26 | Southampton Township (Cumberland County) | $2,510 (±$175) |
| 27 | Wormleysburg | $2,496 (±$585) |
| 28 | Shippensburg | $2,433 (±$1,337) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for East Pennsboro Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Enola, West Fairview.
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 Pennsboro Township
How much are property taxes in East Pennsboro Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in East Pennsboro Township, PA is $2,822 (±$169) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in East Pennsboro Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.2% of the median home value in East Pennsboro Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in East Pennsboro Township gone up?
In East Pennsboro Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,547 in 2015–2019 to $2,822 in 2020–2024 (+10.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in East Pennsboro Township higher than in Cumberland County?
In East Pennsboro Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Cumberland County ($3,254).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Pennsboro township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Pennsboro township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Pennsboro township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Pennsboro township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Pennsboro township, Cumberland 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 Pennsboro township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:21680, in state:42 county:041).
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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