How much are property taxes in Lake Township (Mercer County), PA?
Homeowners in Lake Township (Mercer County), PA pay a median of $2,037 (±$249) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,351.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,708.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $212,000.
In Lake Township (Mercer County), the median real estate tax went from $1,375 in 2015–2019 to $2,037 in 2020–2024 (+48.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,037 (±$249)
- With a mortgage
- $2,351
- Without a mortgage
- $1,708
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in Lake Township (Mercer County) against Mercer County, its state and the nation
| Lake Township (Mercer County) | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,037 (±$249) | $1,936 (±$51) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,351 (±$245) | $2,060 (±$88) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,708 (±$312) | $1,818 (±$78) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $212,000 (±$17,424) | $164,000 (±$3,160) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Lake Township (Mercer County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Mercer County ($1,936).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Mercer County, Lake Township (Mercer County) ranks 15 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1515 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 Lake Township (Mercer County)
The median tax ($2,037) is 1.0% of the median home value ($212,000).
Across Mercer County the same ratio is 1.2%.
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 Lake Township (Mercer County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,375 (±$157) | $2,037 (±$249) | +48.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $164,600 (±$13,067) | $212,000 (±$17,424) | +28.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,169 (±$163) | $1,667 (±$285) | +42.6% | 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 Lake Township (Mercer County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Township (Mercer County) | — | $2,037 (±$249) | — |
| Stoneboro | 1.4 mi | $1,063 (±$166) | Lower |
| Sandy Lake | 2.9 mi | $1,821 (±$303) | Not measurably different |
| New Vernon Township | 3.8 mi | $1,767 (±$617) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy Lake Township | 4.1 mi | $1,663 (±$137) | Lower |
| Fairview Township (Mercer County) | 4.2 mi | $1,877 (±$164) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Center | 4.8 mi | $1,117 (±$296) | Lower |
| Perry Township (Mercer County) | 5.6 mi | $1,422 (±$279) | Lower |
| New Lebanon | 6.1 mi | $1,271 (±$160) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stoneboro, PA ($1,063), Sandy Lake Township, PA ($1,663), Jackson Center, PA ($1,117).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Shenango Township (Mercer County) | $2,203 (±$317) |
| 10 | Sharpsville | $2,106 (±$357) |
| 11 | Liberty Township (Mercer County) | $2,105 (±$266) |
| 12 | East Lackawannock Township | $2,062 (±$211) |
| 13 | Delaware Township (Mercer County) | $2,056 (±$290) |
| 14 | Greene Township (Mercer County) | $2,046 (±$300) |
| 15 | Lake Township (Mercer County) | $2,037 (±$249) |
| 16 | West Middlesex | $2,017 (±$432) |
| 17 | Wolf Creek Township | $2,009 (±$420) |
| 18 | Springfield Township (Mercer County) | $1,984 (±$316) |
| 19 | Findley Township | $1,925 (±$283) |
| 20 | Greenville | $1,890 (±$324) |
| 21 | Jefferson Township (Mercer County) | $1,883 (±$94) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Mercer 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 Lake Township (Mercer County)
How much are property taxes in Lake Township (Mercer County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Lake Township (Mercer County), PA is $2,037 (±$249) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Lake Township (Mercer County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.0% of the median home value in Lake Township (Mercer County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Lake Township (Mercer County) gone up?
In Lake Township (Mercer County), the median real estate tax went from $1,375 in 2015–2019 to $2,037 in 2020–2024 (+48.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Lake Township (Mercer County) higher than in Mercer County?
In Lake Township (Mercer County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Mercer County ($1,936).
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 — Lake township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake township, Mercer 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 Lake township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:40928, in state:42 county:085).
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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