How much are property taxes in Upper Chichester Township, PA?
Homeowners in Upper Chichester Township, PA pay a median of $6,264 (±$322) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,515.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,640.
That is about 2.2% of the median home value of $289,700.
In Upper Chichester Township, the median real estate tax went from $5,682 in 2015–2019 to $6,264 in 2020–2024 (+10.2%).
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
- $6,264 (±$322)
- With a mortgage
- $6,515
- Without a mortgage
- $5,640
- Share of median value
- 2.2%
Real estate taxes in Upper Chichester Township against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Upper Chichester Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,264 (±$322) | $6,124 (±$63) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,515 (±$329) | $6,351 (±$80) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,640 (±$706) | $5,669 (±$135) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $289,700 (±$12,022) | $332,200 (±$4,050) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Upper Chichester Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Delaware County ($6,124).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Delaware County, Upper Chichester Township ranks 17 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 110 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 Upper Chichester Township
The median tax ($6,264) is 2.2% of the median home value ($289,700).
Across Delaware County the same ratio is 1.8%.
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 Upper Chichester Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,682 (±$234) | $6,264 (±$322) | +10.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $217,000 (±$6,315) | $289,700 (±$12,022) | +33.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,782 (±$73) | $1,934 (±$63) | +8.5% | 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 Upper Chichester Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Chichester Township | — | $6,264 (±$322) | — |
| Linwood | 1.5 mi | $3,535 (±$444) | Lower |
| Lower Chichester Township | 1.5 mi | $3,362 (±$653) | Lower |
| Village Green-Green Ridge | 1.7 mi | $5,568 (±$295) | Lower |
| Aston Township | 2.1 mi | $5,913 (±$177) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township | 2.2 mi | $2,346 (±$305) | Lower |
| Trainer | 2.3 mi | $3,590 (±$239) | Lower |
| Marcus Hook | 2.4 mi | $2,571 (±$337) | Lower |
| Bethel Township (Delaware County) | 2.5 mi | $9,008 (±$347) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Linwood, PA ($3,535), Lower Chichester Township, PA ($3,362), Village Green-Green Ridge, PA ($5,568).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bethel Township (Delaware County), PA ($9,008).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Springfield Township (Delaware County) | $7,820 (±$162) |
| 12 | Haverford Township | $7,366 (±$184) |
| 13 | Ridley Park | $7,053 (±$407) |
| 14 | Middletown Township (Delaware County) | $6,993 (±$414) |
| 15 | Thornbury Township (Delaware County) | $6,881 (±$348) |
| 16 | Newtown Township (Delaware County) | $6,552 (±$420) |
| 17 | Upper Chichester Township | $6,264 (±$322) |
| 18 | Marple Township | $6,061 (±$155) |
| 19 | Ridley Township | $6,039 (±$160) |
| 20 | Morton | $5,953 (±$1,232) |
| 21 | Aston Township | $5,913 (±$177) |
| 22 | Media | $5,846 (±$440) |
| 23 | Norwood | $5,751 (±$344) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Upper Chichester Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Boothwyn.
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 Upper Chichester Township
How much are property taxes in Upper Chichester Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Upper Chichester Township, PA is $6,264 (±$322) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Upper Chichester Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.2% of the median home value in Upper Chichester Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Upper Chichester Township gone up?
In Upper Chichester Township, the median real estate tax went from $5,682 in 2015–2019 to $6,264 in 2020–2024 (+10.2%).
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 Upper Chichester Township higher than in Delaware County?
In Upper Chichester Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Delaware County ($6,124).
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 — Upper Chichester township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Chichester township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Chichester township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Chichester township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Chichester township, Delaware 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 Upper Chichester township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:78776, in state:42 county:045).
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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