How much are property taxes in St. Thomas Township, PA?
Homeowners in St. Thomas Township, PA pay a median of $2,823 (±$439) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,280.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,064.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $211,500.
In St. Thomas Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,123 in 2015–2019 to $2,823 in 2020–2024 (+33.0%).
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
- $2,823 (±$439)
- With a mortgage
- $3,280
- Without a mortgage
- $2,064
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in St. Thomas Township against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| St. Thomas Township | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,823 (±$439) | $2,740 (±$71) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,280 (±$404) | $2,851 (±$107) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,064 (±$654) | $2,557 (±$111) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $211,500 (±$34,480) | $249,800 (±$5,492) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In St. Thomas Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Franklin County ($2,740).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Franklin County, St. Thomas Township ranks 9 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 948 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 St. Thomas Township
The median tax ($2,823) is 1.3% of the median home value ($211,500).
Across Franklin 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 St. Thomas Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,123 (±$371) | $2,823 (±$439) | +33.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $162,300 (±$14,346) | $211,500 (±$34,480) | +30.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,298 (±$136) | $1,674 (±$148) | +29.0% | 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 St. Thomas Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas Township | — | $2,823 (±$439) | — |
| Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 4.0 mi | $3,235 (±$226) | Not measurably different |
| Peters Township (Franklin County) | 5.3 mi | $2,617 (±$542) | Not measurably different |
| Chambersburg | 7.9 mi | $2,280 (±$283) | Lower |
| Mercersburg | 8.3 mi | $2,885 (±$624) | Not measurably different |
| Metal Township | 8.5 mi | $1,853 (±$204) | Lower |
| Letterkenny Township | 8.7 mi | $2,570 (±$337) | Not measurably different |
| Todd Township (Fulton County) | 8.7 mi | $2,408 (±$501) | Not measurably different |
| Antrim Township | 9.4 mi | $3,180 (±$230) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chambersburg, PA ($2,280), Metal Township, PA ($1,853).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | $3,235 (±$226) |
| 4 | Antrim Township | $3,180 (±$230) |
| 5 | Warren Township (Franklin County) | $3,118 (±$450) |
| 6 | Mercersburg | $2,885 (±$624) |
| 7 | Greene Township (Franklin County) | $2,881 (±$258) |
| 8 | Guilford Township | $2,868 (±$156) |
| 9 | St. Thomas Township | $2,823 (±$439) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Franklin County) | $2,723 (±$207) |
| 11 | Peters Township (Franklin County) | $2,617 (±$542) |
| 12 | Letterkenny Township | $2,570 (±$337) |
| 13 | Quincy Township | $2,482 (±$473) |
| 14 | Lurgan Township | $2,414 (±$271) |
| 15 | Chambersburg | $2,280 (±$283) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Franklin 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 St. Thomas Township
How much are property taxes in St. Thomas Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in St. Thomas Township, PA is $2,823 (±$439) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in St. Thomas Township gone up?
In St. Thomas Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,123 in 2015–2019 to $2,823 in 2020–2024 (+33.0%).
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 St. Thomas Township higher than in Franklin County?
In St. Thomas Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Franklin County ($2,740).
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 — St. Thomas township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Thomas township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Thomas township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Thomas township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Thomas township, Franklin 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 St. Thomas township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:67400, in state:42 county:055).
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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