How much are property taxes in Portage Township (Cambria County), PA?
Homeowners in Portage Township (Cambria County), PA pay a median of $1,317 (±$400) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,792.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $974.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $124,700.
In Portage Township (Cambria County), the median real estate tax went from $1,476 in 2015–2019 to $1,317 in 2020–2024 (−10.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,317 (±$400)
- With a mortgage
- $1,792
- Without a mortgage
- $974
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Portage Township (Cambria County) against Cambria County, its state and the nation
| Portage Township (Cambria County) | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,317 (±$400) | $1,492 (±$37) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,792 (±$747) | $1,697 (±$67) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $974 (±$393) | $1,363 (±$42) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $124,700 (±$43,081) | $121,000 (±$2,848) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Portage Township (Cambria County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Cambria County ($1,492).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cambria County, Portage Township (Cambria County) ranks 30 of 63 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 2256 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 Portage Township (Cambria County)
The median tax ($1,317) is 1.1% of the median home value ($124,700).
Across Cambria County the same ratio is 1.2%.
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 Portage Township (Cambria County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,476 (±$198) | $1,317 (±$400) | −10.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $100,100 (±$12,879) | $124,700 (±$43,081) | +24.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,091 (±$141) | $1,158 (±$194) | +6.1% | 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 Portage Township (Cambria County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Township (Cambria County) | — | $1,317 (±$400) | — |
| Portage | 1.4 mi | $1,080 (±$98) | Not measurably different |
| Cassandra | 1.9 mi | $888 (±$146) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Cambria County) | 2.6 mi | $1,559 (±$238) | Not measurably different |
| Summerhill Township (Cambria County) | 3.1 mi | $1,172 (±$360) | Not measurably different |
| Lilly | 3.3 mi | $926 (±$112) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmore | 3.6 mi | $955 (±$409) | Not measurably different |
| Munster Township | 5.2 mi | $1,873 (±$176) | Higher |
| Cresson Township | 5.8 mi | $1,794 (±$304) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cassandra, PA ($888).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Munster Township, PA ($1,873).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cambria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Susquehanna Township (Cambria County) | $1,523 (±$226) |
| 25 | Jackson Township (Cambria County) | $1,474 (±$156) |
| 26 | Blacklick Township | $1,459 (±$225) |
| 27 | Ferndale | $1,435 (±$142) |
| 28 | Lower Yoder Township | $1,391 (±$284) |
| 29 | Stonycreek Township (Cambria County) | $1,331 (±$165) |
| 30 | Portage Township (Cambria County) | $1,317 (±$400) |
| 31 | Sankertown | $1,294 (±$215) |
| 32 | Elder Township | $1,284 (±$226) |
| 33 | East Taylor Township | $1,282 (±$191) |
| 34 | Dean Township | $1,265 (±$187) |
| 35 | Northern Cambria | $1,252 (±$146) |
| 36 | Reade Township | $1,241 (±$121) |
Showing 13 of 63 places in Cambria County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Portage Township (Cambria County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Spring Hill.
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 Portage Township (Cambria County)
How much are property taxes in Portage Township (Cambria County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Portage Township (Cambria County), PA is $1,317 (±$400) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Portage Township (Cambria County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in Portage Township (Cambria County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Portage Township (Cambria County) gone up?
In Portage Township (Cambria County), the median real estate tax went from $1,476 in 2015–2019 to $1,317 in 2020–2024 (−10.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Portage Township (Cambria County) higher than in Cambria County?
In Portage Township (Cambria County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Cambria County ($1,492).
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 — Portage township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage township, Cambria 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 Portage township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:62056, in state:42 county:021).
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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