How much are property taxes in Salem Township (Clarion County), PA?
Homeowners in Salem Township (Clarion County), PA pay a median of $1,267 (±$190) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,380.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,169.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $163,000.
In Salem Township (Clarion County), the median real estate tax went from $1,420 in 2015–2019 to $1,267 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
- $1,267 (±$190)
- With a mortgage
- $1,380
- Without a mortgage
- $1,169
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Salem Township (Clarion County) against Clarion County, its state and the nation
| Salem Township (Clarion County) | Clarion County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,267 (±$190) | $1,503 (±$44) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,380 (±$276) | $1,611 (±$78) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,169 (±$264) | $1,427 (±$59) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $163,000 (±$21,889) | $155,700 (±$4,324) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Salem Township (Clarion County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Clarion County ($1,503).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Clarion County, Salem Township (Clarion County) ranks 23 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 2300 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 Salem Township (Clarion County)
The median tax ($1,267) is 0.8% of the median home value ($163,000).
Across Clarion County the same ratio is 1.0%.
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 Salem Township (Clarion County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,420 (±$173) | $1,267 (±$190) | −10.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $108,900 (±$16,115) | $163,000 (±$21,889) | +49.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,044 (±$132) | $1,191 (±$94) | +14.1% | 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 Salem Township (Clarion County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township (Clarion County) | — | $1,267 (±$190) | — |
| Richland Township (Venango County) | 3.1 mi | $1,648 (±$403) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Clarion County) | 4.1 mi | $1,638 (±$239) | Higher |
| Knox | 4.5 mi | $1,389 (±$229) | Not measurably different |
| St. Petersburg | 4.6 mi | $1,229 (±$257) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland Township | 5.3 mi | $1,757 (±$175) | Higher |
| Beaver Township (Clarion County) | 5.3 mi | $1,451 (±$180) | Not measurably different |
| Emlenton | 5.4 mi | $1,564 (±$294) | Not measurably different |
| Licking Township | 6.0 mi | $1,494 (±$474) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Richland Township (Clarion County), PA ($1,638), Ashland Township, PA ($1,757).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Clarion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Piney Township | $1,425 (±$208) |
| 18 | Washington Township (Clarion County) | $1,419 (±$255) |
| 19 | Knox Township (Clarion County) | $1,407 (±$131) |
| 20 | Knox | $1,389 (±$229) |
| 21 | Redbank Township (Clarion County) | $1,372 (±$171) |
| 22 | Toby Township | $1,308 (±$135) |
| 23 | Salem Township (Clarion County) | $1,267 (±$190) |
| 24 | Sligo | $1,262 (±$128) |
| 25 | St. Petersburg | $1,229 (±$257) |
| 26 | Porter Township (Clarion County) | $1,195 (±$139) |
| 27 | Perry Township (Clarion County) | $1,168 (±$218) |
| 28 | Shippenville | $1,155 (±$284) |
| 29 | Brady Township (Clarion County) | $1,143 (±$468) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Clarion 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 Salem Township (Clarion County)
How much are property taxes in Salem Township (Clarion County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Salem Township (Clarion County), PA is $1,267 (±$190) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Salem Township (Clarion County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.8% of the median home value in Salem Township (Clarion County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Salem Township (Clarion County) gone up?
In Salem Township (Clarion County), the median real estate tax went from $1,420 in 2015–2019 to $1,267 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 Salem Township (Clarion County) higher than in Clarion County?
In Salem Township (Clarion County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Clarion County ($1,503).
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 — Salem township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Clarion 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 Salem township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:67432, in state:42 county:031).
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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Figures last updated on .
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