How much are property taxes in Inkerman, PA?
Homeowners in Inkerman, PA pay a median of $1,914 (±$891) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,773.
In Inkerman, the median real estate tax went from $2,140 in 2015–2019 to $1,914 in 2020–2024 (−10.6%).
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
- $1,914 (±$891)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,773
Real estate taxes in Inkerman against Luzerne County, its state and the nation
| Inkerman | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,914 (±$891) | $2,530 (±$47) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | — | $2,712 (±$68) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,773 (±$995) | $2,306 (±$58) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | — | $174,100 (±$3,161) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Inkerman, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Luzerne County ($2,530).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Luzerne County, Inkerman ranks 13 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 333 of 384.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How property taxes in Inkerman have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,140 (±$1,464) | $1,914 (±$891) | −10.6% | 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 Inkerman
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inkerman | — | $1,914 (±$891) | — |
| Hilldale | 1.2 mi | $2,804 (±$730) | Not measurably different |
| Laflin | 1.3 mi | $4,232 (±$196) | Higher |
| Wyoming | 1.5 mi | $2,912 (±$669) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson | 1.6 mi | $1,975 (±$559) | Not measurably different |
| Yatesville | 1.8 mi | $3,568 (±$674) | Higher |
| Browntown | 2.1 mi | $2,725 (±$709) | Not measurably different |
| Plains Township | 2.3 mi | $2,301 (±$328) | Not measurably different |
| Plains | 2.3 mi | $2,416 (±$361) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Laflin, PA ($4,232), Yatesville, PA ($3,568).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | East Berwick | $2,746 (±$595) |
| 8 | Browntown | $2,725 (±$709) |
| 9 | Shavertown | $2,675 (±$482) |
| 10 | Plains | $2,416 (±$361) |
| 11 | Upper Exeter | $2,298 (±$1,710) |
| 12 | Hudson | $1,975 (±$559) |
| 13 | Inkerman | $1,914 (±$891) |
| 14 | Georgetown (community) | $1,742 (±$172) |
| 15 | Glen Lyon | $1,285 (±$267) |
Showing 9 of 15 places in Luzerne County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Inkerman is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Jenkins Township, whose figures include it.
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 Inkerman
How much are property taxes in Inkerman?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Inkerman, PA is $1,914 (±$891) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have property taxes in Inkerman gone up?
In Inkerman, the median real estate tax went from $2,140 in 2015–2019 to $1,914 in 2020–2024 (−10.6%).
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 Inkerman higher than in Luzerne County?
In Inkerman, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Luzerne County ($2,530).
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 — Inkerman CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Inkerman CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Inkerman CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Inkerman CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Inkerman CDP, 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 Inkerman CDP, Pennsylvania (place:37008, 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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Figures last updated on .
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