How much are property taxes in Exeter Township (Luzerne County), PA?
Homeowners in Exeter Township (Luzerne County), PA pay a median of $3,189 (±$1,366) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,839.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,933.
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $223,000.
In Exeter Township (Luzerne County), the median real estate tax went from $3,189 in 2015–2019 to $3,189 in 2020–2024 (0.0%).
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
- $3,189 (±$1,366)
- With a mortgage
- $2,839
- Without a mortgage
- $3,933
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in Exeter Township (Luzerne County) against Luzerne County, its state and the nation
| Exeter Township (Luzerne County) | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,189 (±$1,366) | $2,530 (±$47) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,839 (±$1,537) | $2,712 (±$68) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,933 (±$1,829) | $2,306 (±$58) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $223,000 (±$22,601) | $174,100 (±$3,161) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Exeter Township (Luzerne County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Luzerne County ($2,530).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Luzerne County, Exeter Township (Luzerne County) ranks 20 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 773 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 Exeter Township (Luzerne County)
The median tax ($3,189) is 1.4% of the median home value ($223,000).
Across Luzerne 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 Exeter Township (Luzerne County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,189 (±$204) | $3,189 (±$1,366) | 0.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $157,500 (±$9,068) | $223,000 (±$22,601) | +41.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,321 (±$137) | $1,492 (±$286) | +12.9% | 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 Exeter Township (Luzerne County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Township (Luzerne County) | — | $3,189 (±$1,366) | — |
| Franklin Township (Luzerne County) | 3.1 mi | $3,511 (±$374) | Not measurably different |
| Exeter Township (Wyoming County) | 3.3 mi | $2,415 (±$357) | Not measurably different |
| Exeter | 3.6 mi | $2,906 (±$517) | Not measurably different |
| Ransom Township | 3.9 mi | $3,530 (±$451) | Not measurably different |
| Duryea | 3.9 mi | $2,658 (±$434) | Not measurably different |
| West Pittston | 4.2 mi | $3,343 (±$387) | Not measurably different |
| West Wyoming | 4.4 mi | $2,778 (±$275) | Not measurably different |
| Pittston | 4.7 mi | $2,469 (±$185) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Franklin Township (Luzerne County) | $3,511 (±$374) |
| 15 | Penn Lake Park | $3,457 (±$420) |
| 16 | Dorrance Township | $3,424 (±$986) |
| 17 | West Pittston | $3,343 (±$387) |
| 18 | Kingston Township | $3,291 (±$373) |
| 19 | Conyngham | $3,260 (±$523) |
| 20 | Exeter Township (Luzerne County) | $3,189 (±$1,366) |
| 21 | Pittston Township | $3,110 (±$363) |
| 22 | Butler Township (Luzerne County) | $3,055 (±$257) |
| 23 | Buck Township | $3,024 (±$603) |
| 24 | Nuangola | $2,969 (±$410) |
| 25 | Fairmount Township | $2,919 (±$427) |
| 26 | Wyoming | $2,912 (±$669) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Exeter Township (Luzerne County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Upper Exeter.
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 Exeter Township (Luzerne County)
How much are property taxes in Exeter Township (Luzerne County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Exeter Township (Luzerne County), PA is $3,189 (±$1,366) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Exeter Township (Luzerne County)?
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 Exeter Township (Luzerne County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Exeter Township (Luzerne County) gone up?
In Exeter Township (Luzerne County), the median real estate tax went from $3,189 in 2015–2019 to $3,189 in 2020–2024 (0.0%).
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 Exeter Township (Luzerne County) higher than in Luzerne County?
In Exeter Township (Luzerne County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Luzerne County ($2,530).
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 — Exeter township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Exeter township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Exeter township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Exeter township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Exeter township, Luzerne 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 Exeter township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:24400, in state:42 county:079).
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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