How much are property taxes in Rapho Township, PA?
Homeowners in Rapho Township, PA pay a median of $3,846 (±$214) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,791.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,925.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $319,700.
In Rapho Township, the median real estate tax went from $3,626 in 2015–2019 to $3,846 in 2020–2024 (+6.1%).
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
- $3,846 (±$214)
- With a mortgage
- $3,791
- Without a mortgage
- $3,925
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in Rapho Township against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| Rapho Township | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,846 (±$214) | $3,975 (±$49) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,791 (±$216) | $4,039 (±$75) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,925 (±$384) | $3,875 (±$85) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $319,700 (±$18,836) | $301,100 (±$4,176) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Rapho Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Lancaster County ($3,975).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Lancaster County, Rapho Township ranks 31 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 511 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 Rapho Township
The median tax ($3,846) is 1.2% of the median home value ($319,700).
Across Lancaster 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 Rapho Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,626 (±$163) | $3,846 (±$214) | +6.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $221,000 (±$6,790) | $319,700 (±$18,836) | +44.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,551 (±$75) | $1,730 (±$121) | +11.5% | 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 Rapho Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapho Township | — | $3,846 (±$214) | — |
| Manheim | 3.2 mi | $3,260 (±$445) | Lower |
| Mount Joy | 4.1 mi | $3,764 (±$321) | Not measurably different |
| Salunga | 4.6 mi | $3,561 (±$916) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Lancaster County) | 4.8 mi | $3,780 (±$266) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Joy Township (Lancaster County) | 4.9 mi | $4,537 (±$353) | Higher |
| Landisville | 5.3 mi | $3,618 (±$1,071) | Not measurably different |
| Penryn | 5.3 mi | $3,570 (±$385) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Gretna | 6.2 mi | $5,740 (±$502) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Manheim, PA ($3,260).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mount Joy Township (Lancaster County), PA ($4,537), Mount Gretna, PA ($5,740).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Manor Township (Lancaster County) | $4,081 (±$262) |
| 26 | Lancaster Township (Lancaster County) | $4,050 (±$319) |
| 27 | Millersville | $4,044 (±$392) |
| 28 | East Earl Township | $3,932 (±$441) |
| 29 | Denver | $3,908 (±$373) |
| 30 | Akron | $3,879 (±$277) |
| 31 | Rapho Township | $3,846 (±$214) |
| 32 | Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) | $3,839 (±$354) |
| 33 | Conoy Township | $3,821 (±$322) |
| 34 | Eden Township | $3,788 (±$463) |
| 35 | Penn Township (Lancaster County) | $3,780 (±$266) |
| 36 | West Hempfield Township | $3,769 (±$214) |
| 37 | Mount Joy | $3,764 (±$321) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Lancaster 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 Rapho Township
How much are property taxes in Rapho Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Rapho Township, PA is $3,846 (±$214) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Rapho Township?
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 Rapho Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Rapho Township gone up?
In Rapho Township, the median real estate tax went from $3,626 in 2015–2019 to $3,846 in 2020–2024 (+6.1%).
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 Rapho Township higher than in Lancaster County?
In Rapho Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Lancaster County ($3,975).
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 — Rapho township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapho township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapho township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapho township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapho township, Lancaster 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 Rapho township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:63440, in state:42 county:071).
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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