How much are property taxes in Middlecreek Township (Somerset County), PA?
Homeowners in Middlecreek Township (Somerset County), PA pay a median of $1,393 (±$242) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,492.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,237.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $204,500.
In Middlecreek Township (Somerset County), the median real estate tax went from $1,256 in 2015–2019 to $1,393 in 2020–2024 (+10.9%).
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
- $1,393 (±$242)
- With a mortgage
- $1,492
- Without a mortgage
- $1,237
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Middlecreek Township (Somerset County) against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Middlecreek Township (Somerset County) | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,393 (±$242) | $1,477 (±$45) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,492 (±$327) | $1,599 (±$88) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,237 (±$415) | $1,400 (±$65) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $204,500 (±$39,748) | $150,600 (±$5,309) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Middlecreek Township (Somerset County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Somerset County ($1,477).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Somerset County, Middlecreek Township (Somerset County) ranks 18 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 2167 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 Middlecreek Township (Somerset County)
The median tax ($1,393) is 0.7% of the median home value ($204,500).
Across Somerset 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 Middlecreek Township (Somerset County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,256 (±$113) | $1,393 (±$242) | +10.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $158,700 (±$23,730) | $204,500 (±$39,748) | +28.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,304 (±$86) | $1,188 (±$141) | −8.9% | Down 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 Middlecreek Township (Somerset County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlecreek Township (Somerset County) | — | $1,393 (±$242) | — |
| New Centerville | 4.6 mi | $810 (±$162) | Lower |
| Upper Turkeyfoot Township | 5.2 mi | $1,044 (±$137) | Lower |
| Milford Township (Somerset County) | 5.4 mi | $1,161 (±$144) | Not measurably different |
| Casselman | 6.5 mi | $617 (±$280) | Lower |
| Rockwood | 7.1 mi | $700 (±$169) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Somerset County) | 7.2 mi | $2,783 (±$534) | Higher |
| Lower Turkeyfoot Township | 8.0 mi | $1,184 (±$228) | Not measurably different |
| Saltlick Township | 8.5 mi | $1,918 (±$383) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Centerville, PA ($810), Upper Turkeyfoot Township, PA ($1,044), Casselman, PA ($617).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jefferson Township (Somerset County), PA ($2,783), Saltlick Township, PA ($1,918).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Southampton Township (Somerset County) | $1,653 (±$205) |
| 13 | Allegheny Township (Somerset County) | $1,633 (±$340) |
| 14 | Paint Township (Somerset County) | $1,566 (±$288) |
| 15 | Brothersvalley Township | $1,542 (±$273) |
| 16 | Shade Township | $1,460 (±$216) |
| 17 | Stoystown | $1,410 (±$183) |
| 18 | Middlecreek Township (Somerset County) | $1,393 (±$242) |
| 19 | Jenner Township | $1,356 (±$154) |
| 20 | Shanksville | $1,354 (±$182) |
| 21 | Black Township | $1,343 (±$243) |
| 22 | Quemahoning Township | $1,319 (±$337) |
| 23 | Northampton Township (Somerset County) | $1,293 (±$119) |
| 24 | Windber | $1,269 (±$147) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Somerset 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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How much are property taxes in Middlecreek Township (Somerset County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Middlecreek Township (Somerset County), PA is $1,393 (±$242) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Middlecreek Township (Somerset County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.7% of the median home value in Middlecreek Township (Somerset County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Middlecreek Township (Somerset County) gone up?
In Middlecreek Township (Somerset County), the median real estate tax went from $1,256 in 2015–2019 to $1,393 in 2020–2024 (+10.9%).
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 Middlecreek Township (Somerset County) higher than in Somerset County?
In Middlecreek Township (Somerset County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Somerset County ($1,477).
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 — Middlecreek township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlecreek township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlecreek township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlecreek township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlecreek township, Somerset 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 Middlecreek township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:49024, in state:42 county:111).
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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Figures last updated on .
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