How much are property taxes in Locust Township, PA?
Homeowners in Locust Township, PA pay a median of $2,605 (±$278) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,845.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,375.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $235,400.
In Locust Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,099 in 2015–2019 to $2,605 in 2020–2024 (+24.1%).
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
- $2,605 (±$278)
- With a mortgage
- $2,845
- Without a mortgage
- $2,375
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Locust Township against Columbia County, its state and the nation
| Locust Township | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,605 (±$278) | $2,286 (±$77) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,845 (±$496) | $2,346 (±$87) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,375 (±$432) | $2,218 (±$119) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $235,400 (±$15,525) | $206,200 (±$5,897) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Locust Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Columbia County ($2,286).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Columbia County, Locust Township ranks 11 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1091 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 Locust Township
The median tax ($2,605) is 1.1% of the median home value ($235,400).
Across Columbia 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 Locust Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,099 (±$231) | $2,605 (±$278) | +24.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $170,800 (±$17,441) | $235,400 (±$15,525) | +37.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,248 (±$134) | $1,576 (±$102) | +26.3% | 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 Locust Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Township | — | $2,605 (±$278) | — |
| Cleveland Township | 3.4 mi | $3,052 (±$298) | Higher |
| Roaring Creek Township | 4.0 mi | $2,369 (±$263) | Not measurably different |
| Conyngham Township (Columbia County) | 4.3 mi | $1,634 (±$745) | Lower |
| Mount Carmel | 5.5 mi | $885 (±$167) | Lower |
| Catawissa Township | 6.0 mi | $2,742 (±$201) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Carmel Township | 6.2 mi | $2,063 (±$701) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Heights | 6.3 mi | $935 (±$270) | Lower |
| Franklin Township (Columbia County) | 6.6 mi | $2,558 (±$416) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Conyngham Township (Columbia County), PA ($1,634), Mount Carmel, PA ($885), Marion Heights, PA ($935).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cleveland Township, PA ($3,052).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Montour Township | $2,748 (±$287) |
| 6 | Catawissa Township | $2,742 (±$201) |
| 7 | Scott Township (Columbia County) | $2,736 (±$376) |
| 8 | Mifflin Township (Columbia County) | $2,722 (±$206) |
| 9 | Orange Township | $2,708 (±$210) |
| 10 | Madison Township (Columbia County) | $2,607 (±$106) |
| 11 | Locust Township | $2,605 (±$278) |
| 12 | Franklin Township (Columbia County) | $2,558 (±$416) |
| 13 | North Centre Township | $2,556 (±$386) |
| 14 | Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County) | $2,553 (±$126) |
| 15 | Benton Township (Columbia County) | $2,532 (±$192) |
| 16 | Pine Township (Columbia County) | $2,530 (±$312) |
| 17 | Jackson Township (Columbia County) | $2,480 (±$465) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Columbia 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 Locust Township
How much are property taxes in Locust Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Locust Township, PA is $2,605 (±$278) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Locust Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in Locust Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Locust Township gone up?
In Locust Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,099 in 2015–2019 to $2,605 in 2020–2024 (+24.1%).
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 Locust Township higher than in Columbia County?
In Locust Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Columbia County ($2,286).
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 — Locust township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Locust township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Locust township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Locust township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Locust township, Columbia 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 Locust township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:44208, in state:42 county:037).
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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