How much are property taxes in Elverson, PA?
Homeowners in Elverson, PA pay a median of $5,313 (±$392) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,413.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,166.
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $369,900.
In Elverson, the median real estate tax went from $4,747 in 2015–2019 to $5,313 in 2020–2024 (+11.9%).
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
- $5,313 (±$392)
- With a mortgage
- $5,413
- Without a mortgage
- $5,166
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in Elverson against Chester County, its state and the nation
| Elverson | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,313 (±$392) | $6,308 (±$63) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,413 (±$608) | $6,494 (±$70) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,166 (±$570) | $5,892 (±$122) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $369,900 (±$12,337) | $485,600 (±$4,003) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Elverson, the median real estate tax is lower than in 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, Elverson ranks 56 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 218 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 Elverson
The median tax ($5,313) is 1.4% of the median home value ($369,900).
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 Elverson have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,747 (±$156) | $5,313 (±$392) | +11.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $277,500 (±$10,114) | $369,900 (±$12,337) | +33.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,746 (±$93) | $1,940 (±$96) | +11.1% | 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 Elverson
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elverson | — | $5,313 (±$392) | — |
| West Nantmeal Township | 2.3 mi | $6,031 (±$353) | Higher |
| Caernarvon Township (Berks County) | 2.9 mi | $5,350 (±$905) | Not measurably different |
| Morgantown | 3.0 mi | $3,652 (±$234) | Lower |
| Warwick Township (Chester County) | 4.2 mi | $5,583 (±$556) | Not measurably different |
| East Nantmeal Township | 4.6 mi | $8,614 (±$1,000) | Higher |
| Honey Brook Township | 5.3 mi | $4,831 (±$663) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Berks County) | 5.6 mi | $6,058 (±$872) | Not measurably different |
| Wallace Township | 5.7 mi | $7,364 (±$643) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Morgantown, PA ($3,652).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Nantmeal Township, PA ($6,031), East Nantmeal Township, PA ($8,614), Wallace Township, PA ($7,364).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | West Sadsbury Township | $5,519 (±$578) |
| 51 | Caln Township | $5,484 (±$458) |
| 52 | East Goshen Township | $5,471 (±$330) |
| 53 | West Goshen Township | $5,464 (±$248) |
| 54 | West Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | $5,447 (±$630) |
| 55 | North Coventry Township | $5,429 (±$547) |
| 56 | Elverson | $5,313 (±$392) |
| 57 | Lower Oxford Township | $5,249 (±$543) |
| 58 | East Pikeland Township | $5,181 (±$662) |
| 59 | West Marlborough Township | $4,952 (±$964) |
| 60 | Valley Township (Chester County) | $4,914 (±$665) |
| 61 | Kennett Square | $4,903 (±$426) |
| 62 | West Chester | $4,890 (±$443) |
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 Elverson
How much are property taxes in Elverson?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Elverson, PA is $5,313 (±$392) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Elverson?
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 Elverson, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Elverson gone up?
In Elverson, the median real estate tax went from $4,747 in 2015–2019 to $5,313 in 2020–2024 (+11.9%).
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 Elverson higher than in Chester County?
In Elverson, the median real estate tax is lower than in 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 — Elverson borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elverson borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elverson borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elverson borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elverson 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 Elverson borough, Pennsylvania (place:23440, 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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