How much are property taxes in Ferguson Township (Centre County), PA?
Homeowners in Ferguson Township (Centre County), PA pay a median of $4,414 (±$275) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,296.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,630.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $404,600.
In Ferguson Township (Centre County), the median real estate tax went from $3,714 in 2015–2019 to $4,414 in 2020–2024 (+18.8%).
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
- $4,414 (±$275)
- With a mortgage
- $4,296
- Without a mortgage
- $4,630
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Ferguson Township (Centre County) against Centre County, its state and the nation
| Ferguson Township (Centre County) | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,414 (±$275) | $3,386 (±$96) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,296 (±$354) | $3,579 (±$112) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,630 (±$494) | $3,060 (±$178) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $404,600 (±$21,886) | $323,500 (±$7,308) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Ferguson Township (Centre County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Centre County ($3,386).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Centre County, Ferguson Township (Centre County) ranks 5 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 363 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 Ferguson Township (Centre County)
The median tax ($4,414) is 1.1% of the median home value ($404,600).
Across Centre County the same ratio is 1.0%.
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 Ferguson Township (Centre County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,714 (±$215) | $4,414 (±$275) | +18.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $290,300 (±$9,785) | $404,600 (±$21,886) | +39.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,907 (±$136) | $2,346 (±$176) | +23.0% | 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 Ferguson Township (Centre County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferguson Township (Centre County) | — | $4,414 (±$275) | — |
| Park Forest Village | 4.2 mi | $4,592 (±$603) | Not measurably different |
| Halfmoon Township | 4.7 mi | $4,228 (±$585) | Not measurably different |
| Stormstown | 5.1 mi | $4,764 (±$562) | Not measurably different |
| State College | 5.5 mi | $4,618 (±$557) | Not measurably different |
| Patton Township | 5.9 mi | $4,473 (±$646) | Not measurably different |
| Toftrees | 6.3 mi | $4,805 (±$1,172) | Not measurably different |
| Port Matilda | 6.9 mi | $1,551 (±$193) | Lower |
| Barree Township | 7.1 mi | $2,176 (±$189) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Port Matilda, PA ($1,551), Barree Township, PA ($2,176).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Centre County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harris Township | $4,952 (±$525) |
| 2 | State College | $4,618 (±$557) |
| 3 | Patton Township | $4,473 (±$646) |
| 4 | College Township | $4,451 (±$437) |
| 5 | Ferguson Township (Centre County) | $4,414 (±$275) |
| 6 | Halfmoon Township | $4,228 (±$585) |
| 7 | Marion Township (Centre County) | $3,828 (±$985) |
| 8 | Potter Township (Centre County) | $3,404 (±$219) |
| 9 | Walker Township (Centre County) | $3,401 (±$615) |
| 10 | Spring Township (Centre County) | $3,066 (±$282) |
| 11 | Benner Township | $3,045 (±$454) |
Showing 11 of 35 places in Centre County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Ferguson Township (Centre County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Pine Grove Mills, Ramblewood.
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 Ferguson Township (Centre County)
How much are property taxes in Ferguson Township (Centre County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Ferguson Township (Centre County), PA is $4,414 (±$275) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Ferguson Township (Centre County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in Ferguson Township (Centre County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Ferguson Township (Centre County) gone up?
In Ferguson Township (Centre County), the median real estate tax went from $3,714 in 2015–2019 to $4,414 in 2020–2024 (+18.8%).
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 Ferguson Township (Centre County) higher than in Centre County?
In Ferguson Township (Centre County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Centre County ($3,386).
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 — Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferguson township, Centre 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 Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:25624, in state:42 county:027).
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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Figures last updated on .
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