How much are property taxes in West Township, PA?
Homeowners in West Township, PA pay a median of $1,750 (±$335) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,452.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,094.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $173,200.
In West Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,709 in 2015–2019 to $1,750 in 2020–2024 (+2.4%).
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
- $1,750 (±$335)
- With a mortgage
- $1,452
- Without a mortgage
- $2,094
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in West Township against Huntingdon County, its state and the nation
| West Township | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,750 (±$335) | $1,718 (±$56) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,452 (±$258) | $1,760 (±$66) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,094 (±$468) | $1,664 (±$109) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $173,200 (±$33,368) | $183,200 (±$9,133) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In West Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Huntingdon County ($1,718).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Huntingdon County, West Township ranks 22 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1814 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 Township
The median tax ($1,750) is 1.0% of the median home value ($173,200).
Across Huntingdon County the same ratio is 0.9%.
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 Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,709 (±$158) | $1,750 (±$335) | +2.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $221,700 (±$49,911) | $173,200 (±$33,368) | −21.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,398 (±$237) | $1,433 (±$138) | +2.5% | 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 Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Township | — | $1,750 (±$335) | — |
| Logan Township (Huntingdon County) | 3.5 mi | $1,919 (±$421) | Not measurably different |
| Barree Township | 4.1 mi | $2,176 (±$189) | Higher |
| Petersburg | 4.7 mi | $820 (±$208) | Lower |
| Franklin Township (Huntingdon County) | 5.1 mi | $2,216 (±$285) | Higher |
| Oneida Township | 6.2 mi | $1,652 (±$207) | Not measurably different |
| Alexandria | 7.2 mi | $1,029 (±$405) | Lower |
| Ramblewood | 7.3 mi | $2,868 (±$375) | Higher |
| Miller Township (Huntingdon County) | 7.4 mi | $1,930 (±$233) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Petersburg, PA ($820), Alexandria, PA ($1,029).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Barree Township, PA ($2,176), Franklin Township (Huntingdon County), PA ($2,216), Ramblewood, PA ($2,868).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Huntingdon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Cass Township (Huntingdon County) | $1,841 (±$387) |
| 17 (tie) | Springfield Township (Huntingdon County) | $1,825 (±$367) |
| 17 (tie) | Todd Township (Huntingdon County) | $1,825 (±$251) |
| 19 | Walker Township (Huntingdon County) | $1,796 (±$137) |
| 20 | Lincoln Township (Huntingdon County) | $1,778 (±$562) |
| 21 (tie) | Broad Top City | $1,750 (±$345) |
| 21 (tie) | West Township | $1,750 (±$335) |
| 23 | Dublin Township (Huntingdon County) | $1,732 (±$309) |
| 24 | Oneida Township | $1,652 (±$207) |
| 25 | Brady Township (Huntingdon County) | $1,642 (±$312) |
| 26 | Cassville | $1,605 (±$228) |
| 27 | Porter Township (Huntingdon County) | $1,589 (±$282) |
| 28 | Tell Township | $1,497 (±$792) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Huntingdon 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 Township
How much are property taxes in West Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in West Township, PA is $1,750 (±$335) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in West 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 Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in West Township gone up?
In West Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,709 in 2015–2019 to $1,750 in 2020–2024 (+2.4%).
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 West Township higher than in Huntingdon County?
In West Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Huntingdon County ($1,718).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West township, Huntingdon 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 township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:82352, in state:42 county:061).
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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