$4,080/year | $340/month | Rate: 1.36%
Here's a complete breakdown of property tax on a $300,000 home in Pennsylvania for 2026.
| Detail | Amount |
|---|---|
| Home Value | $300,000 |
| Pennsylvania Effective Tax Rate | 1.36% |
| Annual Property Tax | $4,080 |
| Monthly Escrow Amount | $340 |
| National Average (1.07%) | $3,210 |
| Difference vs National Avg | +$870/year |
| State | Tax Rate | Annual Tax | Monthly | vs Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (You) | 1.36% | $4,080 | $340 | — |
| New York | 1.4% | $4,200 | $350 | +$120/yr |
| New Jersey | 2.23% | $6,690 | $558 | +$2,610/yr |
| Ohio | 1.59% | $4,770 | $398 | +$690/yr |
| Home Value | Annual Tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| $200K | $2,720 | $227 |
| $250K | $3,400 | $283 |
| $300K ← You | $4,080 | $340 |
| $350K | $4,760 | $397 |
| $400K | $5,440 | $453 |
| $450K | $6,120 | $510 |
| $500K | $6,800 | $567 |
| $600K | $8,160 | $680 |
| $750K | $10,200 | $850 |
| $1M | $13,600 | $1,133 |
Homestead Exclusion (varies by district), Senior Property Tax/Rent Rebate, Veterans' Exemption, Clean and Green (agricultural)
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Open PropertyCalcTools →Property tax on a $300,000 home in Pennsylvania is approximately $4,080 per year, or $340 per month. Pennsylvania's effective property tax rate is 1.36%, which is above the national average of 1.07%.
To lower property tax in Pennsylvania: 1) Apply for all available exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran), 2) Appeal your assessment if your home is overvalued — success rates are 30-50%, 3) Check for errors in your property record (square footage, lot size, features), 4) Compare your assessment with similar nearby properties.
Property tax due dates vary by county in Pennsylvania, but most jurisdictions bill semi-annually or annually. If you have a mortgage, property taxes are typically paid through your monthly escrow payment ($340/month for a $300K home). Contact your county assessor's office for exact deadlines.