How much are property taxes in Middlesex Township (Cumberland County), PA?
Homeowners in Middlesex Township (Cumberland County), PA pay a median of $2,224 (±$829) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,381.
That is about 0.9% of the median home value of $234,200.
In Middlesex Township (Cumberland County), the median real estate tax went from $2,262 in 2015–2019 to $2,224 in 2020–2024 (−1.7%).
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
- $2,224 (±$829)
- With a mortgage
- $2,381
- Share of median value
- 0.9%
Real estate taxes in Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,224 (±$829) | $3,254 (±$64) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,381 (±$879) | $3,346 (±$76) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | — | $3,082 (±$126) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $234,200 (±$64,029) | $277,600 (±$4,540) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Middlesex Township (Cumberland County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Cumberland County ($3,254).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cumberland County, Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) ranks 32 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1379 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 Middlesex Township (Cumberland County)
The median tax ($2,224) is 0.9% of the median home value ($234,200).
Across Cumberland County the same ratio is 1.2%.
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 Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,262 (±$291) | $2,224 (±$829) | −1.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $208,800 (±$27,389) | $234,200 (±$64,029) | +12.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,658 (±$378) | $1,815 (±$139) | +9.5% | 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 Middlesex Township (Cumberland County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) | — | $2,224 (±$829) | — |
| Schlusser | 2.9 mi | $3,426 (±$261) | Higher |
| Silver Spring Township | 4.1 mi | $3,669 (±$265) | Higher |
| North Middleton Township | 4.3 mi | $3,547 (±$248) | Higher |
| Carlisle | 5.3 mi | $3,444 (±$243) | Higher |
| Boiling Springs | 6.6 mi | $3,733 (±$609) | Higher |
| Carroll Township (Perry County) | 6.8 mi | $3,196 (±$420) | Higher |
| Rye Township | 6.9 mi | $3,471 (±$337) | Higher |
| Monroe Township (Cumberland County) | 7.3 mi | $3,417 (±$568) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Schlusser, PA ($3,426), Silver Spring Township, PA ($3,669), North Middleton Township, PA ($3,547).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Southampton Township (Cumberland County) | $2,510 (±$175) |
| 27 | Wormleysburg | $2,496 (±$585) |
| 28 | Shippensburg | $2,433 (±$1,337) |
| 29 | Upper Frankford Township | $2,417 (±$367) |
| 30 | Mount Holly Springs | $2,374 (±$176) |
| 31 | Lower Mifflin Township | $2,280 (±$520) |
| 32 | Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) | $2,224 (±$829) |
| 33 | Shippensburg Township | $1,677 (±$598) |
Showing 8 of 33 places in Cumberland 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 Middlesex Township (Cumberland County)
How much are property taxes in Middlesex Township (Cumberland County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Middlesex Township (Cumberland County), PA is $2,224 (±$829) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Middlesex Township (Cumberland County)?
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 Middlesex Township (Cumberland County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) gone up?
In Middlesex Township (Cumberland County), the median real estate tax went from $2,262 in 2015–2019 to $2,224 in 2020–2024 (−1.7%).
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 Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) higher than in Cumberland County?
In Middlesex Township (Cumberland County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Cumberland County ($3,254).
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 — Middlesex township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlesex township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlesex township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlesex township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Middlesex township, Cumberland 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 Middlesex township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:49072, in state:42 county:041).
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.
The API needs a free key.
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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