How much are property taxes in Valley Township (Chester County), PA?
Homeowners in Valley Township (Chester County), PA pay a median of $4,914 (±$665) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,997.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,442.
That is about 1.9% of the median home value of $259,500.
In Valley Township (Chester County), the median real estate tax went from $4,410 in 2015–2019 to $4,914 in 2020–2024 (+11.4%).
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
- $4,914 (±$665)
- With a mortgage
- $4,997
- Without a mortgage
- $3,442
- Share of median value
- 1.9%
Real estate taxes in Valley Township (Chester County) against Chester County, its state and the nation
| Valley Township (Chester County) | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,914 (±$665) | $6,308 (±$63) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,997 (±$679) | $6,494 (±$70) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,442 (±$3,217) | $5,892 (±$122) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $259,500 (±$27,344) | $485,600 (±$4,003) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Valley Township (Chester County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Chester County ($6,308).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Chester County, Valley Township (Chester County) ranks 60 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 264 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 Valley Township (Chester County)
The median tax ($4,914) is 1.9% of the median home value ($259,500).
Across Chester 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 Valley Township (Chester County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,410 (±$248) | $4,914 (±$665) | +11.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $217,800 (±$12,728) | $259,500 (±$27,344) | +19.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,799 (±$71) | $1,937 (±$177) | +7.7% | 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 Valley Township (Chester County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Township (Chester County) | — | $4,914 (±$665) | — |
| Coatesville | 1.7 mi | $3,984 (±$829) | Not measurably different |
| South Coatesville | 2.3 mi | $6,020 (±$737) | Higher |
| Modena | 2.8 mi | $4,136 (±$1,420) | Not measurably different |
| East Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | 3.0 mi | $7,079 (±$512) | Higher |
| Sadsbury Township (Chester County) | 3.1 mi | $6,313 (±$475) | Higher |
| West Caln Township | 3.2 mi | $6,513 (±$522) | Higher |
| Caln | 3.7 mi | $5,018 (±$2,036) | Not measurably different |
| Parkesburg | 3.9 mi | $6,071 (±$415) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Coatesville, PA ($6,020), East Fallowfield Township (Chester County), PA ($7,079), Sadsbury Township (Chester County), PA ($6,313).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | West Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | $5,447 (±$630) |
| 55 | North Coventry Township | $5,429 (±$547) |
| 56 | Elverson | $5,313 (±$392) |
| 57 | Lower Oxford Township | $5,249 (±$543) |
| 58 | East Pikeland Township | $5,181 (±$662) |
| 59 | West Marlborough Township | $4,952 (±$964) |
| 60 | Valley Township (Chester County) | $4,914 (±$665) |
| 61 | Kennett Square | $4,903 (±$426) |
| 62 | West Chester | $4,890 (±$443) |
| 63 | Honey Brook Township | $4,831 (±$663) |
| 64 | Phoenixville | $4,783 (±$238) |
| 65 | West Grove | $4,716 (±$406) |
| 66 | Avondale | $4,706 (±$412) |
Showing 13 of 73 places in Chester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Valley Township (Chester County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Hayti, Westwood (Chester County).
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Valley Township (Chester County)
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Valley Township (Chester County) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Valley Township (Chester County), save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Valley Township (Chester County), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Valley Township (Chester County)
How much are property taxes in Valley Township (Chester County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Valley Township (Chester County), PA is $4,914 (±$665) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Valley Township (Chester County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.9% of the median home value in Valley Township (Chester County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Valley Township (Chester County) gone up?
In Valley Township (Chester County), the median real estate tax went from $4,410 in 2015–2019 to $4,914 in 2020–2024 (+11.4%).
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 Valley Township (Chester County) higher than in Chester County?
In Valley Township (Chester County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Chester County ($6,308).
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 — Valley township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley township, Chester 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 Valley township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:79544, in state:42 county:029).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Valley Township (Chester County) at a glance
- Median rent in Valley Township (Chester County)
- Rent by bedrooms in Valley Township (Chester County)
- Rent burden in Valley Township (Chester County)
- Renters and owners in Valley Township (Chester County)
- Income and affordability in Valley Township (Chester County)
- Home values in Valley Township (Chester County)
- Homeowner costs in Valley Township (Chester County)
- Types of homes in Valley Township (Chester County)
- Bedrooms in Valley Township (Chester County)
- Age of homes in Valley Township (Chester County)
- Heating fuel in Valley Township (Chester County)
- Commute and cars in Valley Township (Chester County)
- Crime reported to police in Valley Township (Chester County)
- Population growth in Valley Township (Chester County)
- How long people stay in Valley Township (Chester County)
- Pennsylvania landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Chester County
- Pennsylvania places ranked by property taxes
- Housing data for every place in Pennsylvania