Philadelphia is unique — the city and county are coterminous (same boundaries). Compare property tax rates, calculate your bill, and see how Philadelphia compares to Pennsylvania and U.S. averages.
Effective Rate
0.84%
Median Home Value
$232,400
Median Tax Bill
$1,952
Tax on $400K Home
$3,360
Calculate Property Tax in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has an effective property tax rate of 0.84%. This is calculated as median property taxes paid divided by median home value in Philadelphia County, based on U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 data.
Philadelphia's effective rate of 0.84% compares to Pennsylvania's state average of 1.39%. This is lower than the state average.
The median home value in Philadelphia County (which includes Philadelphia) is $232,400, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
Property tax due dates vary by Pennsylvania county. Philadelphia County typically follows Pennsylvania state guidelines. Check with the county tax collector for exact deadlines.
Property tax in Philadelphia is calculated by multiplying your home's assessed value by the local effective tax rate (currently 0.84%). Exemptions like homestead, senior, or veteran exemptions may reduce your taxable value.