How much are property taxes in Houtzdale, PA?
Homeowners in Houtzdale, PA pay a median of $1,024 (±$118) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $994.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,047.
That is about 0.9% of the median home value of $110,700.
In Houtzdale, the median real estate tax went from $963 in 2015–2019 to $1,024 in 2020–2024 (+6.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,024 (±$118)
- With a mortgage
- $994
- Without a mortgage
- $1,047
- Share of median value
- 0.9%
Real estate taxes in Houtzdale against Clearfield County, its state and the nation
| Houtzdale | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,024 (±$118) | $1,500 (±$59) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $994 (±$116) | $1,732 (±$90) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,047 (±$167) | $1,357 (±$59) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $110,700 (±$22,257) | $137,000 (±$5,904) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Houtzdale, the median real estate tax is lower than in Clearfield County ($1,500).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Clearfield County, Houtzdale ranks 40 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 2443 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 Houtzdale
The median tax ($1,024) is 0.9% of the median home value ($110,700).
Across Clearfield County the same ratio is 1.1%.
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 Houtzdale have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $963 (±$69) | $1,024 (±$118) | +6.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $69,600 (±$4,084) | $110,700 (±$22,257) | +59.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $862 (±$88) | $1,109 (±$77) | +28.7% | 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 Houtzdale
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houtzdale | — | $1,024 (±$118) | — |
| Brisbin | 0.9 mi | $1,413 (±$398) | Not measurably different |
| Woodward Township (Clearfield County) | 2.4 mi | $1,052 (±$133) | Not measurably different |
| Ramey | 3.0 mi | $1,222 (±$97) | Higher |
| Decatur Township (Clearfield County) | 4.5 mi | $1,271 (±$470) | Not measurably different |
| Osceola Mills | 4.6 mi | $1,151 (±$294) | Not measurably different |
| Bigler Township | 4.7 mi | $1,344 (±$95) | Higher |
| Gulich Township | 5.0 mi | $990 (±$129) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Hope | 7.5 mi | $890 (±$223) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ramey, PA ($1,222), Bigler Township, PA ($1,344).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Clearfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Irvona | $1,192 (±$202) |
| 35 | Osceola Mills | $1,151 (±$294) |
| 36 | Wallaceton | $1,133 (±$445) |
| 37 | Knox Township (Clearfield County) | $1,075 (±$156) |
| 38 | New Washington | $1,071 (±$253) |
| 39 | Woodward Township (Clearfield County) | $1,052 (±$133) |
| 40 | Houtzdale | $1,024 (±$118) |
| 41 | Westover | $1,009 (±$171) |
| 42 | Gulich Township | $990 (±$129) |
| 43 | Troutville | $956 (±$139) |
| 44 | Mahaffey | $938 (±$114) |
| 45 | Greenwood Township (Clearfield County) | $935 (±$53) |
| 46 | Glen Hope | $890 (±$223) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Clearfield 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 Houtzdale
How much are property taxes in Houtzdale?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Houtzdale, PA is $1,024 (±$118) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Houtzdale?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.9% of the median home value in Houtzdale, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Houtzdale gone up?
In Houtzdale, the median real estate tax went from $963 in 2015–2019 to $1,024 in 2020–2024 (+6.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Houtzdale higher than in Clearfield County?
In Houtzdale, the median real estate tax is lower than in Clearfield County ($1,500).
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 — Houtzdale borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houtzdale borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Houtzdale borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Houtzdale borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Houtzdale 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 Houtzdale borough, Pennsylvania (place:35928, 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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