How much are property taxes in Whitfield, PA?
Homeowners in Whitfield, PA pay a median of $5,416 (±$424) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,482.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,311.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $311,700.
In Whitfield, the median real estate tax went from $4,296 in 2015–2019 to $5,416 in 2020–2024 (+26.1%).
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
- $5,416 (±$424)
- With a mortgage
- $5,482
- Without a mortgage
- $5,311
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in Whitfield against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Whitfield | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,416 (±$424) | $4,239 (±$63) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,482 (±$561) | $4,438 (±$74) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,311 (±$653) | $3,906 (±$107) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $311,700 (±$22,067) | $257,300 (±$3,633) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Whitfield, the median real estate tax is higher than in Berks County ($4,239).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Berks County, Whitfield ranks 7 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 77 of 384.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Whitfield
The median tax ($5,416) is 1.7% of the median home value ($311,700).
Across Berks County the same ratio is 1.6%.
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 Whitfield have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,296 (±$236) | $5,416 (±$424) | +26.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $213,400 (±$8,175) | $311,700 (±$22,067) | +46.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,595 (±$89) | $1,915 (±$94) | +20.1% | 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 Whitfield
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitfield | — | $5,416 (±$424) | — |
| Springmont | 0.5 mi | $3,900 (±$1,893) | Not measurably different |
| West Lawn | 0.8 mi | $3,265 (±$310) | Lower |
| West Wyomissing | 1.1 mi | $3,317 (±$323) | Lower |
| Sinking Spring | 1.1 mi | $4,994 (±$684) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park | 1.7 mi | $3,651 (±$979) | Lower |
| Colony Park | 1.7 mi | $5,319 (±$1,108) | Not measurably different |
| Wyomissing | 2.1 mi | $5,672 (±$762) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Heidelberg Township | 2.7 mi | $7,526 (±$1,497) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Lawn, PA ($3,265), West Wyomissing, PA ($3,317), Lincoln Park, PA ($3,651).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lower Heidelberg Township, PA ($7,526).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reiffton | $6,487 (±$488) |
| 2 | Jacksonwald | $5,794 (±$722) |
| 3 | Fox Chase | $5,679 (±$616) |
| 4 | Grill | $5,586 (±$1,022) |
| 5 | Amity Gardens | $5,441 (±$682) |
| 6 | Blandon | $5,431 (±$451) |
| 7 | Whitfield | $5,416 (±$424) |
| 8 | Riverview Park | $5,388 (±$586) |
| 9 | Colony Park | $5,319 (±$1,108) |
| 10 | Muhlenberg Park | $5,056 (±$732) |
| 11 | Flying Hills | $4,915 (±$633) |
| 12 | Lorane | $4,689 (±$404) |
| 13 | Pennside | $4,269 (±$793) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Whitfield is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Spring Township (Berks County), whose figures include it.
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 Whitfield
How much are property taxes in Whitfield?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Whitfield, PA is $5,416 (±$424) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Whitfield?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.7% of the median home value in Whitfield, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Whitfield gone up?
In Whitfield, the median real estate tax went from $4,296 in 2015–2019 to $5,416 in 2020–2024 (+26.1%).
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 Whitfield higher than in Berks County?
In Whitfield, the median real estate tax is higher than in Berks County ($4,239).
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 — Whitfield CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitfield CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitfield CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitfield CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitfield CDP, 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 Whitfield CDP, Pennsylvania (place:84856, in state:42).
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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