How much are property taxes in Shamokin Dam, PA?
Homeowners in Shamokin Dam, PA pay a median of $2,838 (±$387) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,873.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,783.
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $197,200.
In Shamokin Dam, the median real estate tax went from $2,402 in 2015–2019 to $2,838 in 2020–2024 (+18.2%).
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
- $2,838 (±$387)
- With a mortgage
- $2,873
- Without a mortgage
- $2,783
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in Shamokin Dam against Snyder County, its state and the nation
| Shamokin Dam | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,838 (±$387) | $2,388 (±$75) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,873 (±$544) | $2,476 (±$119) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,783 (±$468) | $2,290 (±$120) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $197,200 (±$28,487) | $215,300 (±$6,119) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Shamokin Dam, the median real estate tax is higher than in Snyder County ($2,388).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Snyder County, Shamokin Dam ranks 2 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 945 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 Shamokin Dam
The median tax ($2,838) is 1.4% of the median home value ($197,200).
Across Snyder 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 Shamokin Dam have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,402 (±$210) | $2,838 (±$387) | +18.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $164,900 (±$5,905) | $197,200 (±$28,487) | +19.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,207 (±$138) | $1,309 (±$131) | +8.5% | 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 Shamokin Dam
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamokin Dam | — | $2,838 (±$387) | — |
| Monroe Township (Snyder County) | 1.8 mi | $3,132 (±$420) | Not measurably different |
| Sunbury | 2.1 mi | $1,444 (±$125) | Lower |
| Northumberland | 3.2 mi | $2,237 (±$494) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Augusta Township | 3.6 mi | $2,753 (±$288) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Union County) | 4.2 mi | $3,646 (±$344) | Higher |
| Selinsgrove | 4.5 mi | $2,095 (±$508) | Lower |
| Penn Township (Snyder County) | 5.1 mi | $2,413 (±$325) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Augusta Township | 5.3 mi | $2,515 (±$217) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sunbury, PA ($1,444), Selinsgrove, PA ($2,095).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Union Township (Union County), PA ($3,646).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Snyder County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe Township (Snyder County) | $3,132 (±$420) |
| 2 | Shamokin Dam | $2,838 (±$387) |
| 3 | Jackson Township (Snyder County) | $2,772 (±$424) |
| 4 | Beaver Township (Snyder County) | $2,688 (±$324) |
| 5 | Adams Township (Snyder County) | $2,660 (±$304) |
| 6 | Perry Township (Snyder County) | $2,594 (±$262) |
| 7 | Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) | $2,532 (±$205) |
| 8 | Penn Township (Snyder County) | $2,413 (±$325) |
Showing 8 of 21 places in Snyder 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 Shamokin Dam
How much are property taxes in Shamokin Dam?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Shamokin Dam, PA is $2,838 (±$387) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Shamokin Dam?
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 Shamokin Dam, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Shamokin Dam gone up?
In Shamokin Dam, the median real estate tax went from $2,402 in 2015–2019 to $2,838 in 2020–2024 (+18.2%).
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 Shamokin Dam higher than in Snyder County?
In Shamokin Dam, the median real estate tax is higher than in Snyder County ($2,388).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin Dam borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin Dam borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin Dam borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin Dam borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin Dam borough, 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 Shamokin Dam borough, Pennsylvania (place:69616, in state:42).
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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