How much are property taxes in Towamencin Township, PA?
Homeowners in Towamencin Township, PA pay a median of $4,779 (±$198) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,768.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,806.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $429,900.
In Towamencin Township, the median real estate tax went from $4,248 in 2015–2019 to $4,779 in 2020–2024 (+12.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,779 (±$198)
- With a mortgage
- $4,768
- Without a mortgage
- $4,806
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Towamencin Township against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Towamencin Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,779 (±$198) | $5,875 (±$49) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,768 (±$255) | $5,972 (±$63) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,806 (±$383) | $5,665 (±$107) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $429,900 (±$14,132) | $436,700 (±$2,838) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Towamencin Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Montgomery County ($5,875).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Montgomery County, Towamencin Township ranks 40 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 289 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 Towamencin Township
The median tax ($4,779) is 1.1% of the median home value ($429,900).
Across Montgomery County the same ratio is 1.3%.
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 Towamencin Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,248 (±$223) | $4,779 (±$198) | +12.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $318,900 (±$10,230) | $429,900 (±$14,132) | +34.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,878 (±$97) | $2,302 (±$145) | +22.6% | 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 Towamencin Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towamencin Township | — | $4,779 (±$198) | — |
| Lansdale | 3.0 mi | $4,015 (±$236) | Lower |
| Hatfield | 3.2 mi | $4,392 (±$455) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Salford Township | 3.4 mi | $7,410 (±$515) | Higher |
| Worcester Township | 3.5 mi | $8,283 (±$560) | Higher |
| Upper Gwynedd Township | 3.5 mi | $5,645 (±$279) | Higher |
| Hatfield Township | 3.6 mi | $5,390 (±$273) | Higher |
| Skippack | 3.6 mi | $6,830 (±$1,462) | Higher |
| Harleysville | 3.6 mi | $5,781 (±$378) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lansdale, PA ($4,015).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lower Salford Township, PA ($7,410), Worcester Township, PA ($8,283), Upper Gwynedd Township, PA ($5,645).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Horsham Township | $5,364 (±$435) |
| 35 | Limerick Township | $5,230 (±$620) |
| 36 | Rockledge | $5,008 (±$533) |
| 37 | Douglass Township (Montgomery County) | $4,959 (±$262) |
| 38 | Hatboro | $4,937 (±$412) |
| 39 | Lower Frederick Township | $4,910 (±$501) |
| 40 | Towamencin Township | $4,779 (±$198) |
| 41 | Pennsburg | $4,730 (±$519) |
| 42 | Souderton | $4,716 (±$315) |
| 43 | Upper Frederick Township | $4,652 (±$703) |
| 44 | Norristown | $4,638 (±$289) |
| 45 | Telford | $4,620 (±$339) |
| 46 | Pottstown | $4,464 (±$186) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Towamencin Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Kulpsville.
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 Towamencin Township
How much are property taxes in Towamencin Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Towamencin Township, PA is $4,779 (±$198) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Towamencin Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in Towamencin Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Towamencin Township gone up?
In Towamencin Township, the median real estate tax went from $4,248 in 2015–2019 to $4,779 in 2020–2024 (+12.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Towamencin Township higher than in Montgomery County?
In Towamencin Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Montgomery County ($5,875).
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 — Towamencin township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towamencin township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Towamencin township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Towamencin township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Towamencin township, Montgomery 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 Towamencin township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:77152, in state:42 county:091).
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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