How much are property taxes in Penn Township (York County), PA?
Homeowners in Penn Township (York County), PA pay a median of $3,914 (±$307) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,815.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,098.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $240,500.
In Penn Township (York County), the median real estate tax went from $3,527 in 2015–2019 to $3,914 in 2020–2024 (+11.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,914 (±$307)
- With a mortgage
- $3,815
- Without a mortgage
- $4,098
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Penn Township (York County) against York County, its state and the nation
| Penn Township (York County) | York County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,914 (±$307) | $4,006 (±$60) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,815 (±$364) | $4,136 (±$85) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,098 (±$483) | $3,775 (±$92) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $240,500 (±$10,943) | $248,600 (±$2,723) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Penn Township (York County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from York County ($4,006).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In York County, Penn Township (York County) ranks 40 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 497 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 Penn Township (York County)
The median tax ($3,914) is 1.6% of the median home value ($240,500).
Across York County the same ratio is 1.6%.
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 Penn Township (York County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,527 (±$140) | $3,914 (±$307) | +11.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $175,200 (±$5,613) | $240,500 (±$10,943) | +37.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,476 (±$56) | $1,682 (±$70) | +14.0% | 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 Penn Township (York County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Township (York County) | — | $3,914 (±$307) | — |
| Hanover | 1.4 mi | $4,017 (±$267) | Not measurably different |
| McSherrystown | 3.0 mi | $3,267 (±$476) | Lower |
| Heidelberg Township (York County) | 3.2 mi | $5,638 (±$613) | Higher |
| Conewago Township (Adams County) | 3.2 mi | $3,663 (±$214) | Not measurably different |
| West Manheim Township | 3.8 mi | $4,791 (±$620) | Higher |
| Berwick Township | 4.5 mi | $3,136 (±$749) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Adams County) | 5.5 mi | $4,121 (±$288) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford Township | 5.5 mi | $3,288 (±$370) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: McSherrystown, PA ($3,267), Oxford Township, PA ($3,288).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Heidelberg Township (York County), PA ($5,638), West Manheim Township, PA ($4,791).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Manchester Township (York County) | $4,027 (±$268) |
| 35 | Hanover | $4,017 (±$267) |
| 36 | West Manchester Township | $4,016 (±$256) |
| 37 | Hallam | $3,997 (±$597) |
| 38 | Mount Wolf | $3,969 (±$548) |
| 39 | Glen Rock | $3,947 (±$536) |
| 40 | Penn Township (York County) | $3,914 (±$307) |
| 41 | Dover Township | $3,826 (±$236) |
| 42 | Springettsbury Township | $3,820 (±$181) |
| 43 | Spring Grove | $3,789 (±$445) |
| 44 | Cross Roads | $3,770 (±$228) |
| 45 | York Haven | $3,759 (±$1,530) |
| 46 | Yorkana | $3,750 (±$877) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in York County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Penn Township (York County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Parkville, Pennville.
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 Penn Township (York County)
How much are property taxes in Penn Township (York County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Penn Township (York County), PA is $3,914 (±$307) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Penn Township (York County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.6% of the median home value in Penn Township (York County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Penn Township (York County) gone up?
In Penn Township (York County), the median real estate tax went from $3,527 in 2015–2019 to $3,914 in 2020–2024 (+11.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Penn Township (York County) higher than in York County?
In Penn Township (York County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from York County ($4,006).
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 — Penn township, York County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn township, York County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn township, York County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn township, York County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn township, York 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 Penn township, York County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:58888, in state:42 county:133).
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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