How much are property taxes in Tobyhanna Township, PA?
Homeowners in Tobyhanna Township, PA pay a median of $3,564 (±$440) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,598.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,432.
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $257,900.
In Tobyhanna Township, the median real estate tax went from $3,733 in 2015–2019 to $3,564 in 2020–2024 (−4.5%).
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
- $3,564 (±$440)
- With a mortgage
- $3,598
- Without a mortgage
- $3,432
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in Tobyhanna Township against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Tobyhanna Township | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,564 (±$440) | $4,447 (±$112) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,598 (±$521) | $4,576 (±$145) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,432 (±$900) | $4,188 (±$248) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $257,900 (±$22,723) | $267,600 (±$6,401) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Tobyhanna Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Monroe County ($4,447).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Monroe County, Tobyhanna Township ranks 18 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 614 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 Tobyhanna Township
The median tax ($3,564) is 1.4% of the median home value ($257,900).
Across Monroe County the same ratio is 1.7%.
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 Tobyhanna Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,733 (±$312) | $3,564 (±$440) | −4.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $162,500 (±$6,455) | $257,900 (±$22,723) | +58.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,638 (±$123) | $1,633 (±$163) | −0.3% | Down 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 Tobyhanna Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobyhanna Township | — | $3,564 (±$440) | — |
| Tunkhannock Township (Monroe County) | 5.3 mi | $3,053 (±$472) | Not measurably different |
| Coolbaugh Township | 6.3 mi | $2,951 (±$275) | Lower |
| Kidder Township | 7.6 mi | $3,735 (±$945) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Mountain Lake | 7.7 mi | $2,759 (±$255) | Lower |
| Mount Pocono | 8.3 mi | $3,598 (±$896) | Not measurably different |
| Buck Township | 8.4 mi | $3,024 (±$603) | Not measurably different |
| Thornhurst Township | 8.6 mi | $3,367 (±$323) | Not measurably different |
| Towamensing Trails | 8.8 mi | $3,137 (±$503) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Coolbaugh Township, PA ($2,951), Indian Mountain Lake, PA ($2,759).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Eldred Township (Monroe County) | $4,460 (±$350) |
| 13 | Jackson Township (Monroe County) | $4,424 (±$557) |
| 14 | Polk Township (Monroe County) | $4,305 (±$626) |
| 15 | Paradise Township (Monroe County) | $4,287 (±$238) |
| 16 | Pocono Township | $4,269 (±$341) |
| 17 | Mount Pocono | $3,598 (±$896) |
| 18 | Tobyhanna Township | $3,564 (±$440) |
| 19 | Tunkhannock Township (Monroe County) | $3,053 (±$472) |
| 20 | Coolbaugh Township | $2,951 (±$275) |
Showing 9 of 20 places in Monroe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Tobyhanna Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Emerald Lakes.
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 Tobyhanna Township
How much are property taxes in Tobyhanna Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Tobyhanna Township, PA is $3,564 (±$440) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Tobyhanna Township?
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 Tobyhanna Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Tobyhanna Township gone up?
In Tobyhanna Township, the median real estate tax went from $3,733 in 2015–2019 to $3,564 in 2020–2024 (−4.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Tobyhanna Township higher than in Monroe County?
In Tobyhanna Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Monroe County ($4,447).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Tobyhanna township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tobyhanna township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tobyhanna township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tobyhanna township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tobyhanna township, Monroe 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 Tobyhanna township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:76960, in state:42 county:089).
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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