How much are property taxes in Middle Smithfield Township, PA?
Homeowners in Middle Smithfield Township, PA pay a median of $5,009 (±$438) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,415.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,507.
That is about 2.0% of the median home value of $249,200.
In Middle Smithfield Township, the median real estate tax went from $4,590 in 2015–2019 to $5,009 in 2020–2024 (+9.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $5,009 (±$438)
- With a mortgage
- $5,415
- Without a mortgage
- $4,507
- Share of median value
- 2.0%
Real estate taxes in Middle Smithfield Township against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Middle Smithfield Township | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,009 (±$438) | $4,447 (±$112) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,415 (±$536) | $4,576 (±$145) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,507 (±$555) | $4,188 (±$248) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $249,200 (±$21,287) | $267,600 (±$6,401) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Middle Smithfield Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Monroe County ($4,447).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Monroe County, Middle Smithfield Township ranks 7 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 249 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 Middle Smithfield Township
The median tax ($5,009) is 2.0% of the median home value ($249,200).
Across Monroe County the same ratio is 1.7%.
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 Middle Smithfield Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,590 (±$260) | $5,009 (±$438) | +9.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $152,500 (±$8,446) | $249,200 (±$21,287) | +63.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,631 (±$89) | $1,930 (±$221) | +18.3% | 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 Middle Smithfield Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Smithfield Township | — | $5,009 (±$438) | — |
| Saw Creek | 3.7 mi | $3,627 (±$433) | Lower |
| Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | 5.2 mi | $6,574 (±$562) | Higher |
| Price Township | 5.8 mi | $5,278 (±$629) | Not measurably different |
| Hardwick Township | 6.7 mi | $9,002 (±$554) | Higher |
| East Stroudsburg | 7.1 mi | $4,477 (±$415) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Ridge | 7.2 mi | $3,583 (±$434) | Lower |
| Lehman Township (Pike County) | 7.3 mi | $3,427 (±$319) | Lower |
| Penn Estates | 8.0 mi | $4,527 (±$987) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Saw Creek, PA ($3,627), Pine Ridge, PA ($3,583), Lehman Township (Pike County), PA ($3,427).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Smithfield Township (Monroe County), PA ($6,574), Hardwick Township, NJ ($9,002).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | $6,574 (±$562) |
| 2 | Hamilton Township (Monroe County) | $5,957 (±$398) |
| 3 | Barrett Township | $5,373 (±$2,193) |
| 4 | Ross Township (Monroe County) | $5,340 (±$896) |
| 5 | Price Township | $5,278 (±$629) |
| 6 | Stroud Township | $5,189 (±$548) |
| 7 | Middle Smithfield Township | $5,009 (±$438) |
| 8 | Delaware Water Gap | $4,864 (±$1,116) |
| 9 | Stroudsburg | $4,742 (±$946) |
| 10 | Chestnuthill Township | $4,570 (±$309) |
| 11 | East Stroudsburg | $4,477 (±$415) |
| 12 | Eldred Township (Monroe County) | $4,460 (±$350) |
| 13 | Jackson Township (Monroe County) | $4,424 (±$557) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Monroe 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 Middle Smithfield Township
How much are property taxes in Middle Smithfield Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Middle Smithfield Township, PA is $5,009 (±$438) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Middle Smithfield Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.0% of the median home value in Middle Smithfield Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Middle Smithfield Township gone up?
In Middle Smithfield Township, the median real estate tax went from $4,590 in 2015–2019 to $5,009 in 2020–2024 (+9.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Middle Smithfield Township higher than in Monroe County?
In Middle Smithfield Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Monroe County ($4,447).
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 — Middle Smithfield township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle Smithfield township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle Smithfield township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle Smithfield township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle Smithfield township, Monroe 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 Middle Smithfield township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:49080, in state:42 county:089).
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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