How much are property taxes in Spruce Hill Township, PA?
Homeowners in Spruce Hill Township, PA pay a median of $2,365 (±$390) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,838.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,798.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $303,400.
In Spruce Hill Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,500 in 2015–2019 to $2,365 in 2020–2024 (−5.4%).
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
- $2,365 (±$390)
- With a mortgage
- $2,838
- Without a mortgage
- $1,798
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Spruce Hill Township against Juniata County, its state and the nation
| Spruce Hill Township | Juniata County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,365 (±$390) | $2,147 (±$114) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,838 (±$387) | $2,254 (±$151) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,798 (±$210) | $2,043 (±$134) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $303,400 (±$63,599) | $217,000 (±$8,293) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Spruce Hill Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Juniata County ($2,147).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Juniata County, Spruce Hill Township ranks 5 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1268 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 Spruce Hill Township
The median tax ($2,365) is 0.8% of the median home value ($303,400).
Across Juniata 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 Spruce Hill Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,500 (±$225) | $2,365 (±$390) | −5.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $191,700 (±$33,438) | $303,400 (±$63,599) | +58.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,302 (±$131) | $1,741 (±$249) | +33.7% | 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 Spruce Hill Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Hill Township | — | $2,365 (±$390) | — |
| Beale Township | 3.6 mi | $2,187 (±$348) | Not measurably different |
| Northeast Madison Township | 4.9 mi | $2,750 (±$229) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Township (Juniata County) | 6.1 mi | $2,075 (±$256) | Not measurably different |
| Turbett Township | 6.4 mi | $2,052 (±$740) | Not measurably different |
| Port Royal | 6.4 mi | $1,372 (±$287) | Lower |
| Saville Township | 6.7 mi | $3,089 (±$500) | Higher |
| Tuscarora Township (Juniata County) | 6.9 mi | $1,631 (±$256) | Lower |
| Mifflin | 8.0 mi | $900 (±$363) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Port Royal, PA ($1,372), Tuscarora Township (Juniata County), PA ($1,631), Mifflin, PA ($900).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Saville Township, PA ($3,089).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Juniata County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwood Township (Juniata County) | $3,548 (±$370) |
| 2 | Fermanagh Township | $2,607 (±$270) |
| 3 | Delaware Township (Juniata County) | $2,547 (±$173) |
| 4 | Susquehanna Township (Juniata County) | $2,402 (±$246) |
| 5 | Spruce Hill Township | $2,365 (±$390) |
| 6 | Walker Township (Juniata County) | $2,218 (±$212) |
| 7 | Beale Township | $2,187 (±$348) |
| 8 | Fayette Township | $2,110 (±$384) |
| 9 | Milford Township (Juniata County) | $2,075 (±$256) |
| 10 | Turbett Township | $2,052 (±$740) |
| 11 | Monroe Township (Juniata County) | $1,939 (±$229) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Juniata 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 Spruce Hill Township
How much are property taxes in Spruce Hill Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Spruce Hill Township, PA is $2,365 (±$390) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Spruce Hill Township?
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 Spruce Hill Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Spruce Hill Township gone up?
In Spruce Hill Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,500 in 2015–2019 to $2,365 in 2020–2024 (−5.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Spruce Hill Township higher than in Juniata County?
In Spruce Hill Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Juniata County ($2,147).
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 — Spruce Hill township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spruce Hill township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Spruce Hill township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Spruce Hill township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Spruce Hill township, Juniata 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 Spruce Hill township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:73504, in state:42 county:067).
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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