How much are property taxes in Salford Township, PA?
Homeowners in Salford Township, PA pay a median of $6,312 (±$416) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,413.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,066.
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $462,800.
In Salford Township, the median real estate tax went from $5,634 in 2015–2019 to $6,312 in 2020–2024 (+12.0%).
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
- $6,312 (±$416)
- With a mortgage
- $6,413
- Without a mortgage
- $6,066
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in Salford Township against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Salford Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,312 (±$416) | $5,875 (±$49) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,413 (±$444) | $5,972 (±$63) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,066 (±$944) | $5,665 (±$107) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $462,800 (±$22,579) | $436,700 (±$2,838) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Salford Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Montgomery County ($5,875).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Montgomery County, Salford Township ranks 17 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 106 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 Salford Township
The median tax ($6,312) is 1.4% of the median home value ($462,800).
Across Montgomery 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 Salford Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,634 (±$370) | $6,312 (±$416) | +12.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $343,200 (±$20,871) | $462,800 (±$22,579) | +34.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,114 (±$169) | $2,323 (±$148) | +9.9% | 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 Salford Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salford Township | — | $6,312 (±$416) | — |
| Franconia Township | 3.1 mi | $6,142 (±$210) | Not measurably different |
| Woxall | 3.2 mi | $6,472 (±$419) | Not measurably different |
| Marlborough Township | 3.3 mi | $5,718 (±$594) | Not measurably different |
| West Rockhill Township | 3.4 mi | $5,785 (±$446) | Not measurably different |
| Telford | 3.8 mi | $4,620 (±$339) | Lower |
| Upper Salford Township | 3.8 mi | $6,602 (±$330) | Not measurably different |
| Green Lane | 3.9 mi | $3,670 (±$309) | Lower |
| Harleysville | 4.1 mi | $5,781 (±$378) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Telford, PA ($4,620), Green Lane, PA ($3,670).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) | $6,708 (±$352) |
| 12 | Springfield Township (Montgomery County) | $6,640 (±$174) |
| 13 | Collegeville | $6,610 (±$841) |
| 14 | Upper Salford Township | $6,602 (±$330) |
| 15 | Lower Providence Township | $6,427 (±$313) |
| 16 | East Norriton Township | $6,333 (±$395) |
| 17 | Salford Township | $6,312 (±$416) |
| 18 | Perkiomen Township | $6,231 (±$349) |
| 19 | Franconia Township | $6,142 (±$210) |
| 20 | Trappe | $6,085 (±$495) |
| 21 | Upper Pottsgrove Township | $6,022 (±$483) |
| 22 | Whitpain Township | $5,864 (±$285) |
| 23 | Abington Township | $5,855 (±$149) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery 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 Salford Township
How much are property taxes in Salford Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Salford Township, PA is $6,312 (±$416) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Salford Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.4% of the median home value in Salford Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Salford Township gone up?
In Salford Township, the median real estate tax went from $5,634 in 2015–2019 to $6,312 in 2020–2024 (+12.0%).
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 Salford Township higher than in Montgomery County?
In Salford Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Montgomery County ($5,875).
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 — Salford township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salford township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Salford township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Salford township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Salford township, Montgomery 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 Salford township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:67528, in state:42 county:091).
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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