How much are property taxes in Mifflin Township (Columbia County), PA?
Homeowners in Mifflin Township (Columbia County), PA pay a median of $2,722 (±$206) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,980.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,594.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $223,400.
In Mifflin Township (Columbia County), the median real estate tax went from $1,739 in 2015–2019 to $2,722 in 2020–2024 (+56.5%).
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
- $2,722 (±$206)
- With a mortgage
- $2,980
- Without a mortgage
- $2,594
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in Mifflin Township (Columbia County) against Columbia County, its state and the nation
| Mifflin Township (Columbia County) | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,722 (±$206) | $2,286 (±$77) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,980 (±$414) | $2,346 (±$87) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,594 (±$229) | $2,218 (±$119) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $223,400 (±$8,428) | $206,200 (±$5,897) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Mifflin Township (Columbia County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Columbia County ($2,286).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Columbia County, Mifflin Township (Columbia County) ranks 8 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1011 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 Mifflin Township (Columbia County)
The median tax ($2,722) is 1.2% of the median home value ($223,400).
Across Columbia County the same ratio is 1.1%.
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 Mifflin Township (Columbia County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,739 (±$222) | $2,722 (±$206) | +56.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $152,500 (±$9,655) | $223,400 (±$8,428) | +46.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,292 (±$112) | $1,585 (±$222) | +22.7% | 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 Mifflin Township (Columbia County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mifflin Township (Columbia County) | — | $2,722 (±$206) | — |
| Briar Creek | 2.1 mi | $1,288 (±$609) | Lower |
| Berwick | 3.0 mi | $1,813 (±$214) | Lower |
| South Centre Township | 3.8 mi | $1,793 (±$340) | Lower |
| Beaver Township (Columbia County) | 4.1 mi | $2,000 (±$204) | Lower |
| Nescopeck | 4.5 mi | $1,674 (±$182) | Lower |
| North Centre Township | 4.9 mi | $2,556 (±$386) | Not measurably different |
| Briar Creek Township | 5.0 mi | $1,882 (±$140) | Lower |
| East Berwick | 5.0 mi | $2,746 (±$595) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Briar Creek, PA ($1,288), Berwick, PA ($1,813), South Centre Township, PA ($1,793).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cleveland Township | $3,052 (±$298) |
| 3 | Hemlock Township | $3,016 (±$419) |
| 4 | Orangeville | $2,861 (±$526) |
| 5 | Montour Township | $2,748 (±$287) |
| 6 | Catawissa Township | $2,742 (±$201) |
| 7 | Scott Township (Columbia County) | $2,736 (±$376) |
| 8 | Mifflin Township (Columbia County) | $2,722 (±$206) |
| 9 | Orange Township | $2,708 (±$210) |
| 10 | Madison Township (Columbia County) | $2,607 (±$106) |
| 11 | Locust Township | $2,605 (±$278) |
| 12 | Franklin Township (Columbia County) | $2,558 (±$416) |
| 13 | North Centre Township | $2,556 (±$386) |
| 14 | Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County) | $2,553 (±$126) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Columbia County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Mifflin Township (Columbia County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Mifflinville.
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 Mifflin Township (Columbia County)
How much are property taxes in Mifflin Township (Columbia County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Mifflin Township (Columbia County), PA is $2,722 (±$206) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Mifflin Township (Columbia County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.2% of the median home value in Mifflin Township (Columbia County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Mifflin Township (Columbia County) gone up?
In Mifflin Township (Columbia County), the median real estate tax went from $1,739 in 2015–2019 to $2,722 in 2020–2024 (+56.5%).
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 Mifflin Township (Columbia County) higher than in Columbia County?
In Mifflin Township (Columbia County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Columbia County ($2,286).
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 — Mifflin township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mifflin township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mifflin township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mifflin township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mifflin township, Columbia 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 Mifflin township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:49256, in state:42 county:037).
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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