How much are property taxes in Franklin (Venango County), PA?
Homeowners in Franklin (Venango County), PA pay a median of $1,871 (±$221) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,266.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,552.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $116,900.
In Franklin (Venango County), the median real estate tax went from $1,558 in 2015–2019 to $1,871 in 2020–2024 (+20.1%).
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
- $1,871 (±$221)
- With a mortgage
- $2,266
- Without a mortgage
- $1,552
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Franklin (Venango County) against Venango County, its state and the nation
| Franklin (Venango County) | Venango County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,871 (±$221) | $1,520 (±$60) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,266 (±$437) | $1,730 (±$89) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,552 (±$246) | $1,381 (±$66) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $116,900 (±$21,155) | $119,800 (±$3,729) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Franklin (Venango County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Venango County ($1,520).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Venango County, Franklin (Venango County) ranks 5 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1669 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 Franklin (Venango County)
The median tax ($1,871) is 1.6% of the median home value ($116,900).
Across Venango 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 Franklin (Venango County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,558 (±$213) | $1,871 (±$221) | +20.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $85,800 (±$10,412) | $116,900 (±$21,155) | +36.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,054 (±$86) | $1,057 (±$128) | +0.3% | 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 Franklin (Venango County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin (Venango County) | — | $1,871 (±$221) | — |
| Sandycreek Township | 2.8 mi | $2,310 (±$324) | Higher |
| Sugarcreek | 4.0 mi | $1,174 (±$117) | Lower |
| Polk | 5.1 mi | $1,182 (±$668) | Not measurably different |
| Victory Township | 5.5 mi | $1,671 (±$358) | Not measurably different |
| Frenchcreek Township | 5.9 mi | $1,773 (±$328) | Not measurably different |
| Seneca | 6.6 mi | $1,619 (±$243) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland Heights | 7.0 mi | $1,528 (±$524) | Not measurably different |
| Oil City | 7.2 mi | $1,345 (±$136) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sugarcreek, PA ($1,174), Oil City, PA ($1,345).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sandycreek Township, PA ($2,310).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Venango County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allegheny Township (Venango County) | $2,635 (±$627) |
| 2 | Sandycreek Township | $2,310 (±$324) |
| 3 | Cherrytree Township | $2,106 (±$308) |
| 4 | Irwin Township | $2,033 (±$296) |
| 5 | Franklin (Venango County) | $1,871 (±$221) |
| 6 | Frenchcreek Township | $1,773 (±$328) |
| 7 | Scrubgrass Township | $1,766 (±$316) |
| 8 | Mineral Township | $1,746 (±$132) |
| 9 | Canal Township | $1,738 (±$182) |
| 10 | Oakland Township (Venango County) | $1,695 (±$216) |
| 11 | Victory Township | $1,671 (±$358) |
Showing 11 of 31 places in Venango 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 Franklin (Venango County)
How much are property taxes in Franklin (Venango County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Franklin (Venango County), PA is $1,871 (±$221) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Franklin (Venango County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.6% of the median home value in Franklin (Venango County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Franklin (Venango County) gone up?
In Franklin (Venango County), the median real estate tax went from $1,558 in 2015–2019 to $1,871 in 2020–2024 (+20.1%).
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 Franklin (Venango County) higher than in Venango County?
In Franklin (Venango County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Venango County ($1,520).
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 — Franklin city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin city, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin city, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin city, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin city, 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 Franklin city, Pennsylvania (place:27456, 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.
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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