How much are property taxes in Paradise Township (Monroe County), PA?
Homeowners in Paradise Township (Monroe County), PA pay a median of $4,287 (±$238) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,354.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,839.
That is about 1.5% of the median home value of $280,500.
In Paradise Township (Monroe County), the median real estate tax went from $3,377 in 2015–2019 to $4,287 in 2020–2024 (+26.9%).
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
- $4,287 (±$238)
- With a mortgage
- $4,354
- Without a mortgage
- $3,839
- Share of median value
- 1.5%
Real estate taxes in Paradise Township (Monroe County) against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Paradise Township (Monroe County) | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,287 (±$238) | $4,447 (±$112) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,354 (±$218) | $4,576 (±$145) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,839 (±$645) | $4,188 (±$248) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $280,500 (±$75,918) | $267,600 (±$6,401) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Paradise Township (Monroe County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from 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, Paradise Township (Monroe County) ranks 15 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 390 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 Paradise Township (Monroe County)
The median tax ($4,287) is 1.5% of the median home value ($280,500).
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 Paradise Township (Monroe County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,377 (±$600) | $4,287 (±$238) | +26.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $174,600 (±$15,536) | $280,500 (±$75,918) | +60.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,476 (±$245) | $1,951 (±$178) | +32.2% | 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 Paradise Township (Monroe County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Township (Monroe County) | — | $4,287 (±$238) | — |
| Price Township | 3.1 mi | $5,278 (±$629) | Higher |
| Mount Pocono | 4.2 mi | $3,598 (±$896) | Not measurably different |
| Pocono Township | 4.3 mi | $4,269 (±$341) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Estates | 5.7 mi | $4,527 (±$987) | Not measurably different |
| Barrett Township | 7.0 mi | $5,373 (±$2,193) | Not measurably different |
| Emerald Lakes | 7.3 mi | $4,240 (±$2,333) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Monroe County) | 8.3 mi | $4,424 (±$557) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington Heights | 8.5 mi | $4,893 (±$630) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Price Township, PA ($5,278).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 14 | Polk Township (Monroe County) | $4,305 (±$626) |
| 15 | Paradise Township (Monroe County) | $4,287 (±$238) |
| 16 | Pocono Township | $4,269 (±$341) |
| 17 | Mount Pocono | $3,598 (±$896) |
| 18 | Tobyhanna Township | $3,564 (±$440) |
| 19 | Tunkhannock Township (Monroe County) | $3,053 (±$472) |
| 20 | Coolbaugh Township | $2,951 (±$275) |
Showing 12 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 Paradise Township (Monroe County)
How much are property taxes in Paradise Township (Monroe County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Paradise Township (Monroe County), PA is $4,287 (±$238) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Paradise Township (Monroe County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.5% of the median home value in Paradise Township (Monroe County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Paradise Township (Monroe County) gone up?
In Paradise Township (Monroe County), the median real estate tax went from $3,377 in 2015–2019 to $4,287 in 2020–2024 (+26.9%).
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 Paradise Township (Monroe County) higher than in Monroe County?
In Paradise Township (Monroe County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from 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 — Paradise township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paradise township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Paradise township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Paradise township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Paradise 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 Paradise township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:57856, 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.
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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