How much are property taxes in Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County), PA?
Homeowners in Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County), PA pay a median of $1,845 (±$386) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,663.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,344.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $178,600.
In Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County), the median real estate tax went from $2,035 in 2015–2019 to $1,845 in 2020–2024 (−9.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,845 (±$386)
- With a mortgage
- $2,663
- Without a mortgage
- $1,344
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County) against Westmoreland County, its state and the nation
| Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County) | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,845 (±$386) | $2,501 (±$46) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,663 (±$361) | $2,669 (±$65) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,344 (±$177) | $2,299 (±$63) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $178,600 (±$32,383) | $203,500 (±$2,976) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Westmoreland County ($2,501).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Westmoreland County, Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County) ranks 37 of 65 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1700 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 Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County)
The median tax ($1,845) is 1.0% of the median home value ($178,600).
Across Westmoreland 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 Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,035 (±$350) | $1,845 (±$386) | −9.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $145,100 (±$25,241) | $178,600 (±$32,383) | +23.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,463 (±$174) | $1,679 (±$138) | +14.8% | 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 Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County) | — | $1,845 (±$386) | — |
| Bolivar | 4.4 mi | $1,189 (±$227) | Lower |
| New Florence | 4.9 mi | $1,715 (±$268) | Not measurably different |
| St. Clair Township | 6.1 mi | $1,992 (±$279) | Not measurably different |
| West Wheatfield Township | 6.9 mi | $2,006 (±$609) | Not measurably different |
| Ligonier | 7.7 mi | $2,777 (±$484) | Higher |
| Ligonier Township | 7.8 mi | $2,329 (±$361) | Not measurably different |
| Derry | 8.2 mi | $1,500 (±$216) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Yoder Township | 8.5 mi | $2,418 (±$709) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bolivar, PA ($1,189).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ligonier, PA ($2,777).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Westmoreland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Southwest Greensburg | $1,977 (±$250) |
| 32 | Sutersville | $1,930 (±$577) |
| 33 | South Greensburg | $1,928 (±$242) |
| 34 | Laurel Mountain | $1,912 (±$382) |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $1,883 (±$190) |
| 36 | Monessen | $1,876 (±$338) |
| 37 | Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County) | $1,845 (±$386) |
| 38 | Latrobe | $1,822 (±$175) |
| 39 | Loyalhanna Township | $1,810 (±$215) |
| 40 | Irwin | $1,808 (±$287) |
| 41 | Salem Township (Westmoreland County) | $1,791 (±$418) |
| 42 | Youngwood | $1,785 (±$180) |
| 43 | Bell Township (Westmoreland County) | $1,760 (±$424) |
Showing 13 of 65 places in Westmoreland 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 Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County)
How much are property taxes in Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County), PA is $1,845 (±$386) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.0% of the median home value in Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County) gone up?
In Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County), the median real estate tax went from $2,035 in 2015–2019 to $1,845 in 2020–2024 (−9.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County) higher than in Westmoreland County?
In Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Westmoreland County ($2,501).
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 — Fairfield township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Westmoreland 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 Fairfield township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:24608, in state:42 county:129).
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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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