How much are property taxes in Maxatawny Township, PA?
Homeowners in Maxatawny Township, PA pay a median of $4,546 (±$298) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,651.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,465.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $290,000.
In Maxatawny Township, the median real estate tax went from $4,671 in 2015–2019 to $4,546 in 2020–2024 (−2.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,546 (±$298)
- With a mortgage
- $4,651
- Without a mortgage
- $4,465
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Maxatawny Township against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Maxatawny Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,546 (±$298) | $4,239 (±$63) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,651 (±$569) | $4,438 (±$74) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,465 (±$328) | $3,906 (±$107) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $290,000 (±$29,383) | $257,300 (±$3,633) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Maxatawny Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Berks County ($4,239).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Berks County, Maxatawny Township ranks 28 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 332 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 Maxatawny Township
The median tax ($4,546) is 1.6% of the median home value ($290,000).
Across Berks County the same ratio is 1.6%.
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 Maxatawny Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,671 (±$350) | $4,546 (±$298) | −2.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $218,200 (±$18,023) | $290,000 (±$29,383) | +32.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,898 (±$160) | $2,104 (±$301) | +10.9% | 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 Maxatawny Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxatawny Township | — | $4,546 (±$298) | — |
| Kutztown | 1.7 mi | $3,818 (±$505) | Lower |
| Topton | 2.7 mi | $3,731 (±$715) | Lower |
| Lyons | 3.2 mi | $2,978 (±$2,734) | Not measurably different |
| Longswamp Township | 5.0 mi | $3,924 (±$393) | Lower |
| Greenwich Township | 5.0 mi | $5,126 (±$880) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond Township (Berks County) | 5.3 mi | $4,849 (±$535) | Not measurably different |
| Rockland Township (Berks County) | 5.5 mi | $5,813 (±$779) | Higher |
| Weisenberg Township | 5.7 mi | $5,845 (±$335) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kutztown, PA ($3,818), Topton, PA ($3,731), Longswamp Township, PA ($3,924).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rockland Township (Berks County), PA ($5,813), Weisenberg Township, PA ($5,845).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | South Heidelberg Township | $5,046 (±$814) |
| 23 | Sinking Spring | $4,994 (±$684) |
| 24 | Washington Township (Berks County) | $4,868 (±$453) |
| 25 | Richmond Township (Berks County) | $4,849 (±$535) |
| 26 | Robeson Township | $4,814 (±$405) |
| 27 | Spring Township (Berks County) | $4,603 (±$267) |
| 28 | Maxatawny Township | $4,546 (±$298) |
| 29 | St. Lawrence | $4,448 (±$300) |
| 30 | Bally | $4,427 (±$132) |
| 31 | Heidelberg Township (Berks County) | $4,342 (±$304) |
| 32 | Mount Penn | $4,340 (±$467) |
| 33 | Penn Township (Berks County) | $4,271 (±$397) |
| 34 | Muhlenberg Township | $4,260 (±$286) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Maxatawny Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Kutztown University.
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 Maxatawny Township
How much are property taxes in Maxatawny Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Maxatawny Township, PA is $4,546 (±$298) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Maxatawny Township?
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 Maxatawny Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Maxatawny Township gone up?
In Maxatawny Township, the median real estate tax went from $4,671 in 2015–2019 to $4,546 in 2020–2024 (−2.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Maxatawny Township higher than in Berks County?
In Maxatawny Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Berks County ($4,239).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maxatawny township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maxatawny township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Maxatawny township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Maxatawny township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Maxatawny township, Berks 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 Maxatawny township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:48128, in state:42 county:011).
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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