How much are property taxes in Peters Township (Washington County), PA?
Homeowners in Peters Township (Washington County), PA pay a median of $5,754 (±$384) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,421.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,625.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $461,400.
In Peters Township (Washington County), the median real estate tax went from $4,950 in 2015–2019 to $5,754 in 2020–2024 (+16.2%).
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
- $5,754 (±$384)
- With a mortgage
- $6,421
- Without a mortgage
- $4,625
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in Peters Township (Washington County) against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Peters Township (Washington County) | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,754 (±$384) | $2,485 (±$65) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,421 (±$447) | $2,825 (±$93) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,625 (±$252) | $2,045 (±$111) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $461,400 (±$18,882) | $228,500 (±$4,629) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Peters Township (Washington County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Washington County ($2,485).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Washington County, Peters Township (Washington County) ranks 1 of 65 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 161 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 Peters Township (Washington County)
The median tax ($5,754) is 1.2% of the median home value ($461,400).
Across Washington 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 Peters Township (Washington County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,950 (±$383) | $5,754 (±$384) | +16.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $355,200 (±$9,762) | $461,400 (±$18,882) | +29.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,307 (±$116) | $2,593 (±$179) | +12.4% | 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 Peters Township (Washington County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peters Township (Washington County) | — | $5,754 (±$384) | — |
| Lawrence | 2.9 mi | $2,723 (±$388) | Lower |
| Gastonville | 3.8 mi | $2,125 (±$402) | Lower |
| Upper St. Clair Township | 4.2 mi | $8,892 (±$430) | Higher |
| Bethel Park | 4.2 mi | $4,525 (±$159) | Lower |
| Nottingham Township | 4.3 mi | $4,091 (±$638) | Lower |
| Finleyville | 4.4 mi | $2,182 (±$551) | Lower |
| North Strabane Township | 4.9 mi | $3,620 (±$354) | Lower |
| South Park Township | 4.9 mi | $4,413 (±$256) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lawrence, PA ($2,723), Gastonville, PA ($2,125), Bethel Park, PA ($4,525).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Upper St. Clair Township, PA ($8,892).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peters Township (Washington County) | $5,754 (±$384) |
| 2 | Nottingham Township | $4,091 (±$638) |
| 3 | North Strabane Township | $3,620 (±$354) |
| 4 | Cecil Township | $3,618 (±$340) |
| 5 | Mount Pleasant Township (Washington County) | $3,158 (±$840) |
| 6 | South Strabane Township | $3,139 (±$276) |
| 7 | East Washington | $2,962 (±$558) |
Showing 7 of 65 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Peters Township (Washington County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: McMurray, Thompsonville.
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 Peters Township (Washington County)
How much are property taxes in Peters Township (Washington County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Peters Township (Washington County), PA is $5,754 (±$384) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Peters Township (Washington 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 Peters Township (Washington County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Peters Township (Washington County) gone up?
In Peters Township (Washington County), the median real estate tax went from $4,950 in 2015–2019 to $5,754 in 2020–2024 (+16.2%).
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 Peters Township (Washington County) higher than in Washington County?
In Peters Township (Washington County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Washington County ($2,485).
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 — Peters township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peters township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Peters township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Peters township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Peters township, Washington 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 Peters township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:59608, in state:42 county:125).
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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