How much are property taxes in Summerhill, PA?
Homeowners in Summerhill, PA pay a median of $1,078 (±$149) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,224.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $873.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $136,000.
In Summerhill, the median real estate tax went from $952 in 2015–2019 to $1,078 in 2020–2024 (+13.2%).
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
- $1,078 (±$149)
- With a mortgage
- $1,224
- Without a mortgage
- $873
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Summerhill against Cambria County, its state and the nation
| Summerhill | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,078 (±$149) | $1,492 (±$37) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,224 (±$131) | $1,697 (±$67) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $873 (±$188) | $1,363 (±$42) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $136,000 (±$11,173) | $121,000 (±$2,848) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Summerhill, the median real estate tax is lower than in Cambria County ($1,492).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cambria County, Summerhill ranks 46 of 63 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 2428 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 Summerhill
The median tax ($1,078) is 0.8% of the median home value ($136,000).
Across Cambria County the same ratio is 1.2%.
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 Summerhill have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $952 (±$154) | $1,078 (±$149) | +13.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $99,000 (±$12,848) | $136,000 (±$11,173) | +37.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $935 (±$135) | $1,083 (±$74) | +15.8% | 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 Summerhill
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill | — | $1,078 (±$149) | — |
| Croyle Township | 0.6 mi | $1,589 (±$300) | Higher |
| Ehrenfeld | 0.8 mi | $571 (±$97) | Lower |
| South Fork | 1.8 mi | $736 (±$110) | Lower |
| Wilmore | 2.5 mi | $955 (±$409) | Not measurably different |
| Summerhill Township (Cambria County) | 4.1 mi | $1,172 (±$360) | Not measurably different |
| Portage | 4.6 mi | $1,080 (±$98) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Hill | 4.9 mi | $797 (±$192) | Lower |
| Vinco | 4.9 mi | $1,534 (±$205) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ehrenfeld, PA ($571), South Fork, PA ($736), Spring Hill, PA ($797).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Croyle Township, PA ($1,589), Vinco, PA ($1,534).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cambria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Brownstown | $1,185 (±$215) |
| 41 | Summerhill Township (Cambria County) | $1,172 (±$360) |
| 42 | Ashville | $1,162 (±$263) |
| 43 | Cresson | $1,161 (±$74) |
| 44 | Gallitzin | $1,109 (±$122) |
| 45 | Portage | $1,080 (±$98) |
| 46 | Summerhill | $1,078 (±$149) |
| 47 | Chest Springs | $1,050 (±$529) |
| 48 | Carrolltown | $1,004 (±$214) |
| 49 | Lorain | $993 (±$206) |
| 50 | West Taylor Township | $964 (±$130) |
| 51 | Wilmore | $955 (±$409) |
| 52 | Nanty-Glo | $946 (±$104) |
Showing 13 of 63 places in Cambria 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 Summerhill
How much are property taxes in Summerhill?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Summerhill, PA is $1,078 (±$149) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Summerhill?
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 Summerhill, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Summerhill gone up?
In Summerhill, the median real estate tax went from $952 in 2015–2019 to $1,078 in 2020–2024 (+13.2%).
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 Summerhill higher than in Cambria County?
In Summerhill, the median real estate tax is lower than in Cambria County ($1,492).
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 — Summerhill borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summerhill borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Summerhill borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Summerhill borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Summerhill 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 Summerhill borough, Pennsylvania (place:75136, 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.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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