How much are property taxes in Newtown Township (Bucks County), PA?
Homeowners in Newtown Township (Bucks County), PA pay a median of $6,513 (±$305) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,496.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,556.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $564,400.
In Newtown Township (Bucks County), the median real estate tax went from $5,599 in 2015–2019 to $6,513 in 2020–2024 (+16.3%).
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
- $6,513 (±$305)
- With a mortgage
- $6,496
- Without a mortgage
- $6,556
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in Newtown Township (Bucks County) against Bucks County, its state and the nation
| Newtown Township (Bucks County) | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,513 (±$305) | $5,826 (±$63) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,496 (±$357) | $5,896 (±$77) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,556 (±$597) | $5,691 (±$109) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $564,400 (±$38,493) | $445,700 (±$3,616) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Newtown Township (Bucks County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Bucks County ($5,826).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Bucks County, Newtown Township (Bucks County) ranks 13 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 91 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 Newtown Township (Bucks County)
The median tax ($6,513) is 1.2% of the median home value ($564,400).
Across Bucks County the same ratio is 1.3%.
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 Newtown Township (Bucks County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,599 (±$218) | $6,513 (±$305) | +16.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $428,200 (±$16,001) | $564,400 (±$38,493) | +31.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,398 (±$110) | $2,504 (±$168) | +4.4% | 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 Newtown Township (Bucks County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Township (Bucks County) | — | $6,513 (±$305) | — |
| Newtown | 1.2 mi | $7,016 (±$730) | Not measurably different |
| Richboro | 3.2 mi | $7,099 (±$792) | Not measurably different |
| Village Shires | 3.5 mi | $5,629 (±$628) | Lower |
| Upper Makefield Township | 3.6 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Woodbourne | 4.0 mi | $9,893 (±$914) | Higher |
| Northampton Township (Bucks County) | 4.0 mi | $6,929 (±$229) | Higher |
| Wrightstown Township | 4.1 mi | $8,478 (±$1,208) | Higher |
| Woodside | 4.3 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village Shires, PA ($5,629).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodbourne, PA ($9,893), Northampton Township (Bucks County), PA ($6,929), Wrightstown Township, PA ($8,478).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Bucks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Newtown | $7,016 (±$730) |
| 8 | Northampton Township (Bucks County) | $6,929 (±$229) |
| 9 | Doylestown Township | $6,830 (±$531) |
| 10 | Haycock Township | $6,687 (±$541) |
| 11 | Plumstead Township | $6,555 (±$443) |
| 12 | Warwick Township (Bucks County) | $6,547 (±$497) |
| 13 | Newtown Township (Bucks County) | $6,513 (±$305) |
| 14 | Warrington Township (Bucks County) | $6,451 (±$233) |
| 15 | Bedminster Township | $6,304 (±$747) |
| 16 | Durham Township | $6,086 (±$580) |
| 17 | Yardley | $6,047 (±$953) |
| 18 | Middletown Township (Bucks County) | $6,026 (±$201) |
| 19 | Upper Southampton Township | $6,020 (±$256) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Bucks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Newtown Township (Bucks County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Newtown Grant.
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 Newtown Township (Bucks County)
How much are property taxes in Newtown Township (Bucks County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Newtown Township (Bucks County), PA is $6,513 (±$305) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Newtown Township (Bucks 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 Newtown Township (Bucks County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Newtown Township (Bucks County) gone up?
In Newtown Township (Bucks County), the median real estate tax went from $5,599 in 2015–2019 to $6,513 in 2020–2024 (+16.3%).
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 Newtown Township (Bucks County) higher than in Bucks County?
In Newtown Township (Bucks County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Bucks County ($5,826).
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 — Newtown township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown township, Bucks 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 Newtown township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:54192, in state:42 county:017).
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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