How much are property taxes in Mars, PA?
Homeowners in Mars, PA pay a median of $2,724 (±$427) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,649.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,833.
That is about 0.9% of the median home value of $294,100.
In Mars, the median real estate tax went from $1,642 in 2015–2019 to $2,724 in 2020–2024 (+65.9%).
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
- $2,724 (±$427)
- With a mortgage
- $2,649
- Without a mortgage
- $2,833
- Share of median value
- 0.9%
Real estate taxes in Mars against Butler County, its state and the nation
| Mars | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,724 (±$427) | $2,970 (±$61) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,649 (±$575) | $3,324 (±$92) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,833 (±$670) | $2,604 (±$100) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $294,100 (±$24,779) | $294,200 (±$5,907) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Mars, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Butler County ($2,970).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Butler County, Mars ranks 14 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1008 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 Mars
The median tax ($2,724) is 0.9% of the median home value ($294,100).
Across Butler County the same ratio is 1.0%.
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 Mars have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,642 (±$163) | $2,724 (±$427) | +65.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $166,500 (±$8,258) | $294,100 (±$24,779) | +76.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,201 (±$180) | $1,621 (±$101) | +35.0% | 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 Mars
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mars | — | $2,724 (±$427) | — |
| Adams Township (Butler County) | 1.5 mi | $4,536 (±$284) | Higher |
| Valencia | 1.9 mi | $2,231 (±$1,115) | Not measurably different |
| Seven Fields | 2.7 mi | $5,034 (±$927) | Higher |
| Callery | 3.2 mi | $2,000 (±$464) | Lower |
| Pine Township (Allegheny County) | 3.8 mi | $8,851 (±$792) | Higher |
| Middlesex Township (Butler County) | 4.6 mi | $3,325 (±$429) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Allegheny County) | 4.7 mi | $5,343 (±$471) | Higher |
| Cranberry Township (Butler County) | 4.9 mi | $4,780 (±$228) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Callery, PA ($2,000).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Adams Township (Butler County), PA ($4,536), Seven Fields, PA ($5,034), Pine Township (Allegheny County), PA ($8,851).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Jackson Township (Butler County) | $3,749 (±$605) |
| 9 | Middlesex Township (Butler County) | $3,325 (±$429) |
| 10 | Connoquenessing | $3,113 (±$383) |
| 11 | Clinton Township (Butler County) | $3,073 (±$338) |
| 12 | Zelienople | $2,907 (±$380) |
| 13 | Center Township (Butler County) | $2,754 (±$247) |
| 14 | Mars | $2,724 (±$427) |
| 15 | Harmony | $2,722 (±$315) |
| 16 | Franklin Township (Butler County) | $2,713 (±$258) |
| 17 | Slippery Rock Township (Butler County) | $2,581 (±$307) |
| 18 | West Liberty | $2,554 (±$479) |
| 19 | Connoquenessing Township | $2,530 (±$522) |
| 20 | Evans City | $2,500 (±$389) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Butler 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 Mars
How much are property taxes in Mars?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Mars, PA is $2,724 (±$427) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Mars?
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 Mars, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Mars gone up?
In Mars, the median real estate tax went from $1,642 in 2015–2019 to $2,724 in 2020–2024 (+65.9%).
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 Mars higher than in Butler County?
In Mars, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Butler County ($2,970).
It is also lower than in 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 — Mars borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mars borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mars borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mars borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mars 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 Mars borough, Pennsylvania (place:47672, 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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