How much are property taxes in South Whitehall Township, PA?
Homeowners in South Whitehall Township, PA pay a median of $4,872 (±$179) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,831.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,950.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $365,100.
In South Whitehall Township, the median real estate tax went from $4,115 in 2015–2019 to $4,872 in 2020–2024 (+18.4%).
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
- $4,872 (±$179)
- With a mortgage
- $4,831
- Without a mortgage
- $4,950
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in South Whitehall Township against Lehigh County, its state and the nation
| South Whitehall Township | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,872 (±$179) | $4,651 (±$56) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,831 (±$258) | $4,688 (±$79) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,950 (±$456) | $4,581 (±$100) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $365,100 (±$17,578) | $300,400 (±$5,846) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In South Whitehall Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Lehigh County ($4,651).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Lehigh County, South Whitehall Township ranks 10 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 271 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 South Whitehall Township
The median tax ($4,872) is 1.3% of the median home value ($365,100).
Across Lehigh County the same ratio is 1.5%.
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 South Whitehall Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,115 (±$191) | $4,872 (±$179) | +18.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $238,000 (±$5,158) | $365,100 (±$17,578) | +53.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,747 (±$69) | $2,117 (±$96) | +21.2% | 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 South Whitehall Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Whitehall Township | — | $4,872 (±$179) | — |
| Dorneyville | 3.2 mi | $6,130 (±$377) | Higher |
| Whitehall Township | 3.4 mi | $4,466 (±$259) | Lower |
| Fullerton | 3.5 mi | $4,321 (±$257) | Lower |
| Hokendauqua | 3.8 mi | $4,080 (±$802) | Not measurably different |
| Stiles | 3.8 mi | $3,450 (±$2,092) | Not measurably different |
| Allentown | 3.9 mi | $3,829 (±$155) | Lower |
| Wescosville | 4.0 mi | $6,033 (±$699) | Higher |
| Coplay | 4.4 mi | $3,500 (±$321) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Whitehall Township, PA ($4,466), Fullerton, PA ($4,321), Allentown, PA ($3,829).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dorneyville, PA ($6,130), Wescosville, PA ($6,033).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Upper Milford Township | $5,835 (±$468) |
| 5 | Lower Macungie Township | $5,817 (±$284) |
| 6 | Lower Milford Township | $5,555 (±$653) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Lehigh County) | $5,236 (±$563) |
| 8 | Upper Macungie Township | $5,021 (±$305) |
| 9 | Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | $4,940 (±$273) |
| 10 | South Whitehall Township | $4,872 (±$179) |
| 11 | Coopersburg | $4,760 (±$566) |
| 12 | North Whitehall Township | $4,709 (±$236) |
| 13 | Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County) | $4,583 (±$487) |
| 14 | Macungie | $4,558 (±$717) |
| 15 | Lynn Township | $4,486 (±$477) |
| 16 | Whitehall Township | $4,466 (±$259) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Lehigh County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for South Whitehall Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Cetronia.
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 South Whitehall Township
How much are property taxes in South Whitehall Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in South Whitehall Township, PA is $4,872 (±$179) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in South Whitehall Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.3% of the median home value in South Whitehall Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in South Whitehall Township gone up?
In South Whitehall Township, the median real estate tax went from $4,115 in 2015–2019 to $4,872 in 2020–2024 (+18.4%).
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 South Whitehall Township higher than in Lehigh County?
In South Whitehall Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Lehigh County ($4,651).
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 — South Whitehall township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whitehall township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whitehall township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whitehall township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whitehall township, Lehigh 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 South Whitehall township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:72632, in state:42 county:077).
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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