How much are property taxes in West Hemlock Township, PA?
Homeowners in West Hemlock Township, PA pay a median of $2,853 (±$364) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,655.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,083.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $283,300.
In West Hemlock Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,304 in 2015–2019 to $2,853 in 2020–2024 (+23.8%).
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
- $2,853 (±$364)
- With a mortgage
- $2,655
- Without a mortgage
- $3,083
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in West Hemlock Township against Montour County, its state and the nation
| West Hemlock Township | Montour County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,853 (±$364) | $2,507 (±$145) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,655 (±$490) | $2,741 (±$233) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,083 (±$440) | $2,317 (±$208) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $283,300 (±$57,458) | $248,100 (±$12,746) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In West Hemlock Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Montour County ($2,507).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Montour County, West Hemlock Township ranks 4 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 938 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 West Hemlock Township
The median tax ($2,853) is 1.0% of the median home value ($283,300).
Across Montour County the same ratio is 1.0%.
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 West Hemlock Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,304 (±$268) | $2,853 (±$364) | +23.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $223,500 (±$47,468) | $283,300 (±$57,458) | +26.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,825 (±$428) | $2,000 (±$599) | +9.6% | 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 West Hemlock Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hemlock Township | — | $2,853 (±$364) | — |
| Valley Township (Montour County) | 2.9 mi | $2,537 (±$206) | Not measurably different |
| Derry Township (Montour County) | 3.0 mi | $1,958 (±$453) | Lower |
| Hemlock Township | 3.7 mi | $3,016 (±$419) | Not measurably different |
| Washingtonville | 4.6 mi | $1,500 (±$732) | Lower |
| Mahoning Township (Montour County) | 4.7 mi | $3,714 (±$828) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Columbia County) | 4.8 mi | $2,607 (±$106) | Not measurably different |
| Danville | 5.0 mi | $1,950 (±$361) | Lower |
| Cooper Township (Montour County) | 5.3 mi | $1,670 (±$294) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Derry Township (Montour County), PA ($1,958), Washingtonville, PA ($1,500), Danville, PA ($1,950).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Montour County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahoning Township (Montour County) | $3,714 (±$828) |
| 2 | Mayberry Township | $3,447 (±$256) |
| 3 | Limestone Township (Montour County) | $2,897 (±$446) |
| 4 | West Hemlock Township | $2,853 (±$364) |
| 5 | Anthony Township (Montour County) | $2,694 (±$275) |
| 6 | Valley Township (Montour County) | $2,537 (±$206) |
| 7 | Liberty Township (Montour County) | $2,357 (±$260) |
| 8 | Derry Township (Montour County) | $1,958 (±$453) |
| 9 | Danville | $1,950 (±$361) |
| 10 | Cooper Township (Montour County) | $1,670 (±$294) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Montour 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 West Hemlock Township
How much are property taxes in West Hemlock Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in West Hemlock Township, PA is $2,853 (±$364) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in West Hemlock Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.0% of the median home value in West Hemlock Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in West Hemlock Township gone up?
In West Hemlock Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,304 in 2015–2019 to $2,853 in 2020–2024 (+23.8%).
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 West Hemlock Township higher than in Montour County?
In West Hemlock Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Montour County ($2,507).
It is also lower than in 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 — West Hemlock township, Montour County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hemlock township, Montour County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hemlock township, Montour County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hemlock township, Montour County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hemlock township, Montour 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 West Hemlock township, Montour County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:83144, in state:42 county:093).
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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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.
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