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Cumberland County, PA Property Tax Calculator
Cumberland County homeowners pay a median $3,254 a year in property tax, 1.17% of a median $277,600 home: below Pennsylvania's 1.30% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Cumberland County by home value, at 1.17%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $140,000 | $1,641 | $137 |
| $210,000 | $2,461 | $205 |
| $280,000 | $3,282 | $273 |
| $420,000 | $4,922 | $410 |
| $560,000 | $6,563 | $547 |
Cumberland County against Pennsylvania and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 1.17% | $3,254 | $277,600 | $87,494 |
| Pennsylvania | 1.30% | $3,311 | $254,500 | $77,971 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Cumberland County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Cumberland County?
The effective rate is 1.17%: a median $3,254 a year on a median $277,600 home. That's the 31st highest of the 43 Pennsylvania counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Cumberland County?
About $4,688 a year, $391 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Cumberland County compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Its rate is below the state's 1.30%. Across Pennsylvania, covered counties range from 0.82% to 1.84%.
How do I lower my Cumberland County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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