How much are property taxes in Watts Township, PA?
Homeowners in Watts Township, PA pay a median of $2,970 (±$401) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,120.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,731.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $247,400.
In Watts Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,621 in 2015–2019 to $2,970 in 2020–2024 (+13.3%).
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
- $2,970 (±$401)
- With a mortgage
- $3,120
- Without a mortgage
- $2,731
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in Watts Township against Perry County, its state and the nation
| Watts Township | Perry County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,970 (±$401) | $2,859 (±$97) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,120 (±$465) | $2,942 (±$121) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,731 (±$400) | $2,717 (±$133) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $247,400 (±$31,021) | $236,400 (±$6,133) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Watts Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Perry County ($2,859).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Perry County, Watts Township ranks 11 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 873 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 Watts Township
The median tax ($2,970) is 1.2% of the median home value ($247,400).
Across Perry 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 Watts Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,621 (±$191) | $2,970 (±$401) | +13.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $184,500 (±$14,799) | $247,400 (±$31,021) | +34.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,446 (±$83) | $1,866 (±$214) | +29.0% | 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 Watts Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watts Township | — | $2,970 (±$401) | — |
| New Buffalo | 1.3 mi | $1,792 (±$351) | Lower |
| Reed Township | 3.2 mi | $2,574 (±$490) | Not measurably different |
| Halifax | 3.2 mi | $2,303 (±$300) | Lower |
| Halifax Township | 3.6 mi | $3,112 (±$266) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Township (Perry County) | 4.0 mi | $2,816 (±$251) | Not measurably different |
| Duncannon | 4.8 mi | $2,250 (±$209) | Lower |
| Miller Township (Perry County) | 4.9 mi | $3,087 (±$308) | Not measurably different |
| Howe Township (Perry County) | 5.6 mi | $2,770 (±$261) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Buffalo, PA ($1,792), Halifax, PA ($2,303), Duncannon, PA ($2,250).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Perry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Oliver Township (Perry County) | $3,151 (±$519) |
| 6 | Saville Township | $3,089 (±$500) |
| 7 | Miller Township (Perry County) | $3,087 (±$308) |
| 8 | Greenwood Township (Perry County) | $3,048 (±$400) |
| 9 | Juniata Township (Perry County) | $3,031 (±$396) |
| 10 | Bloomfield | $3,017 (±$353) |
| 11 | Watts Township | $2,970 (±$401) |
| 12 | Spring Township (Perry County) | $2,946 (±$294) |
| 13 | Tuscarora Township (Perry County) | $2,913 (±$402) |
| 14 | Jackson Township (Perry County) | $2,841 (±$414) |
| 15 | Buffalo Township (Perry County) | $2,816 (±$251) |
| 16 | Howe Township (Perry County) | $2,770 (±$261) |
| 17 | Wheatfield Township | $2,761 (±$284) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Perry 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 Watts Township
How much are property taxes in Watts Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Watts Township, PA is $2,970 (±$401) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Watts Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.2% of the median home value in Watts Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Watts Township gone up?
In Watts Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,621 in 2015–2019 to $2,970 in 2020–2024 (+13.3%).
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 Watts Township higher than in Perry County?
In Watts Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Perry County ($2,859).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watts township, Perry County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watts township, Perry County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watts township, Perry County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watts township, Perry County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watts township, Perry 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 Watts township, Perry County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:81640, in state:42 county:099).
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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