How much are property taxes in Freeport, PA?
Homeowners in Freeport, PA pay a median of $1,951 (±$408) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,979.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,931.
That is about 1.8% of the median home value of $110,600.
In Freeport, the median real estate tax went from $2,045 in 2015–2019 to $1,951 in 2020–2024 (−4.6%).
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
- $1,951 (±$408)
- With a mortgage
- $1,979
- Without a mortgage
- $1,931
- Share of median value
- 1.8%
Real estate taxes in Freeport against Armstrong County, its state and the nation
| Freeport | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,951 (±$408) | $2,161 (±$87) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,979 (±$586) | $2,469 (±$96) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,931 (±$621) | $1,895 (±$88) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $110,600 (±$17,390) | $157,300 (±$4,753) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Freeport, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Armstrong County ($2,161).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Armstrong County, Freeport ranks 25 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1597 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 Freeport
The median tax ($1,951) is 1.8% of the median home value ($110,600).
Across Armstrong County the same ratio is 1.4%.
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 Freeport have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,045 (±$265) | $1,951 (±$408) | −4.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $84,500 (±$7,062) | $110,600 (±$17,390) | +30.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,111 (±$86) | $1,134 (±$108) | +2.1% | 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 Freeport
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport | — | $1,951 (±$408) | — |
| Buffalo Township (Butler County) | 3.2 mi | $3,986 (±$396) | Higher |
| South Buffalo Township | 3.5 mi | $2,918 (±$461) | Higher |
| Harrison Township (Allegheny County) | 3.9 mi | $2,698 (±$348) | Higher |
| Gilpin Township | 4.3 mi | $2,351 (±$395) | Not measurably different |
| Natrona Heights | 4.9 mi | $2,938 (±$374) | Higher |
| West Leechburg | 4.9 mi | $3,336 (±$194) | Higher |
| Fawn Township (Allegheny County) | 5.1 mi | $2,894 (±$446) | Higher |
| Allegheny Township (Westmoreland County) | 5.4 mi | $3,094 (±$471) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Buffalo Township (Butler County), PA ($3,986), South Buffalo Township, PA ($2,918), Harrison Township (Allegheny County), PA ($2,698).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Armstrong County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Rural Valley | $2,204 (±$452) |
| 20 | Manor Township (Armstrong County) | $2,136 (±$308) |
| 21 | Burrell Township (Armstrong County) | $2,120 (±$410) |
| 22 | North Apollo | $2,092 (±$432) |
| 23 | Bradys Bend Township | $2,071 (±$410) |
| 24 | Parks Township | $1,971 (±$332) |
| 25 | Freeport | $1,951 (±$408) |
| 26 | Ford City | $1,946 (±$355) |
| 27 | Sugarcreek Township | $1,945 (±$216) |
| 28 | Leechburg | $1,943 (±$403) |
| 29 | Bethel Township (Armstrong County) | $1,887 (±$220) |
| 30 | Perry Township (Armstrong County) | $1,875 (±$558) |
| 31 | Ford Cliff | $1,802 (±$318) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Armstrong 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 Freeport
How much are property taxes in Freeport?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Freeport, PA is $1,951 (±$408) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Freeport?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.8% of the median home value in Freeport, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Freeport gone up?
In Freeport, the median real estate tax went from $2,045 in 2015–2019 to $1,951 in 2020–2024 (−4.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Freeport higher than in Armstrong County?
In Freeport, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Armstrong County ($2,161).
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 — Freeport borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeport borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeport borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeport borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeport 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 Freeport borough, Pennsylvania (place:27784, 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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