What is the property tax rate in Perry County, Pennsylvania?

Perry County has an effective property tax rate of 1.21%. On a home valued at $236,400, homeowners pay approximately $2,859 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Perry County?

The median annual property tax payment in Perry County is $2,859. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,942, while those without a mortgage pay $2,717.

How does Perry County compare to other counties in Pennsylvania?

Perry County ranks #38 out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 1.21% is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 1.30%.

Perry County Property Tax Rate

Pennsylvania

1.21%effective rate

Perry County, Pennsylvania has an effective property tax rate of 1.21%, which is 32% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $236,400, homeowners pay approximately $2,859 per year in property taxes. Perry County ranks #38 out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,859

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$236,400

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.6%

Median income: $79,444

State Rank📍

#38

of 67 counties in PA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,942

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,717

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Perry County pay on average $225 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Perry County Compares

Perry County

1.21%

Pennsylvania Average

1.30%

National Average

0.92%

Top Counties in Pennsylvania

Delaware

1.84%

Monroe

1.66%

Berks

1.65%

York

1.61%

Erie

1.60%

Cameron

1.59%

McKean

1.59%

Lehigh

1.55%

Pennsylvania Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Perry County homeowners

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Homestead Exclusion

Varies by school district (no statewide fixed amount); median exclusion around $8,000-$15,000 where offered

Primary residence owners in school districts that have adopted the exclusion

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Property Tax/Rent Rebate (Over 65/Disabled)

Up to $1,000 rebate (supplemental rebates may increase this to $1,500)

Homeowners age 65+, widows/widowers age 50+, or disabled age 18+; income limit of $45,000 for homeowners

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Disabled Veteran

100% exemption from property taxes on primary residence

Veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability; surviving spouse may retain

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Perry County

Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 school tax reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,630

$303/month · Rate: 1.21%

Quick Facts

Population46,239

Owner-Occupied74.7%

National Rank#726 of 3,135

Median Income$79,444

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.