How much are property taxes in Lake Township (Wayne County), PA?
Homeowners in Lake Township (Wayne County), PA pay a median of $3,230 (±$278) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,707.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,996.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $198,700.
In Lake Township (Wayne County), the median real estate tax went from $2,442 in 2015–2019 to $3,230 in 2020–2024 (+32.3%).
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
- $3,230 (±$278)
- With a mortgage
- $3,707
- Without a mortgage
- $2,996
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Lake Township (Wayne County) against Wayne County, its state and the nation
| Lake Township (Wayne County) | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,230 (±$278) | $3,039 (±$98) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,707 (±$580) | $3,174 (±$164) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,996 (±$435) | $2,935 (±$165) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $198,700 (±$35,129) | $242,100 (±$7,213) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Lake Township (Wayne County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Wayne County ($3,039).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Wayne County, Lake Township (Wayne County) ranks 8 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 753 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 (Wayne County)
The median tax ($3,230) is 1.6% of the median home value ($198,700).
Across Wayne 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 Lake Township (Wayne County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,442 (±$406) | $3,230 (±$278) | +32.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $163,800 (±$11,573) | $198,700 (±$35,129) | +21.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,385 (±$156) | $1,687 (±$107) | +21.8% | 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 (Wayne County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Township (Wayne County) | — | $3,230 (±$278) | — |
| South Canaan Township | 4.1 mi | $3,655 (±$378) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Wayne County) | 4.2 mi | $2,613 (±$365) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Lackawanna County) | 6.2 mi | $3,804 (±$1,025) | Not measurably different |
| Paupack Township | 6.3 mi | $3,208 (±$466) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Ridge Township | 6.5 mi | $3,526 (±$552) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Cobb | 6.7 mi | $4,281 (±$1,007) | Higher |
| Wallenpaupack Lake Estates | 6.8 mi | $2,899 (±$413) | Not measurably different |
| Canaan Township | 8.0 mi | $2,862 (±$388) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Salem Township (Wayne County), PA ($2,613).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mount Cobb, PA ($4,281).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | South Canaan Township | $3,655 (±$378) |
| 3 | Mount Pleasant Township (Wayne County) | $3,648 (±$293) |
| 4 | Dyberry Township | $3,549 (±$266) |
| 5 | Cherry Ridge Township | $3,526 (±$552) |
| 6 | Damascus Township | $3,504 (±$533) |
| 7 | Preston Township | $3,500 (±$311) |
| 8 | Lake Township (Wayne County) | $3,230 (±$278) |
| 9 | Bethany | $3,225 (±$808) |
| 10 | Lebanon Township | $3,222 (±$411) |
| 11 | Paupack Township | $3,208 (±$466) |
| 12 | Buckingham Township (Wayne County) | $3,167 (±$963) |
| 13 | Oregon Township | $3,150 (±$430) |
| 14 | Berlin Township | $3,141 (±$340) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Wayne County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Lake Township (Wayne County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: The Hideout.
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 (Wayne County)
How much are property taxes in Lake Township (Wayne County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Lake Township (Wayne County), PA is $3,230 (±$278) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Lake Township (Wayne 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 Lake Township (Wayne County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Lake Township (Wayne County) gone up?
In Lake Township (Wayne County), the median real estate tax went from $2,442 in 2015–2019 to $3,230 in 2020–2024 (+32.3%).
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 Lake Township (Wayne County) higher than in Wayne County?
In Lake Township (Wayne County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Wayne County ($3,039).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake township, Wayne 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, Wayne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:40936, in state:42 county:127).
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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