Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.33%

Homeowners in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania paid a median $6,880 a year in property tax on a median home worth $516,300, an effective rate of about 1.33% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians ยท Census-designated place

#526 lowest of 1,144Pennsylvania places we cover

1.30%Chester County overall
Median tax paid
$6,880
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$516,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.33%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
3.7%
of $184,286 median household income
Owner costs
$2,865/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Chadds Ford vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Chadds Ford1.33%
Chester County1.30%
Pennsylvania1.30%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Chadds Ford$6,880
Chester County$6,308
Pennsylvania$3,311
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Chadds Ford

At the local 1.33% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,999$167
$250,000$3,331$278
$350,000$4,664$389
$500,000$6,663$555

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania?

Homeowners in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania paid a median $6,880 a year in property tax on a median home worth $516,300, an effective rate of about 1.33% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Chadds Ford?

About $3,331 a year at the 1.33% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Chadds Ford higher than the rest of Pennsylvania?

Chadds Ford ranks #526 lowest of 1,144 Pennsylvania places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.30%. Chester County overall is 1.30%.