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Lancaster County, PA Property Tax Calculator
Lancaster County homeowners pay a median $3,975 a year in property tax, 1.32% of a median $301,100 home: above Pennsylvania's 1.30% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Lancaster County by home value, at 1.32%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,980 | $165 |
| $230,000 | $3,036 | $253 |
| $300,000 | $3,960 | $330 |
| $450,000 | $5,940 | $495 |
| $600,000 | $7,920 | $660 |
Lancaster County against Pennsylvania and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County | 1.32% | $3,975 | $301,100 | $86,959 |
| 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County?
The effective rate is 1.32%: a median $3,975 a year on a median $301,100 home. That's the 22nd highest of the 43 Pennsylvania counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Lancaster County?
About $5,280 a year, $440 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Lancaster County compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Its rate is above the state's 1.30%. Across Pennsylvania, covered counties range from 0.82% to 1.84%.
How do I lower my Lancaster 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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