Elk County, Pennsylvania property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.27%

Homeowners in Elk County, Pennsylvania paid a median $1,697 a year in property tax on a median home worth $133,600, an effective rate of about 1.27% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#35 lowest of 67Pennsylvania counties by effective rate

1.30%Pennsylvania statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$1,697
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$133,600
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.27%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
2.6%
of $66,380 median household income
Owner costs
$1,139/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Elk County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Elk County1.27%
Pennsylvania1.30%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Elk County$1,697
Pennsylvania$3,311
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 1.27% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,905$159
$250,000$3,176$265
$350,000$4,446$370
$500,000$6,351$529

Cities and towns in Elk County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
St. Marys$1,935$149,0001.30%
Ridgway$1,371$94,9001.44%
Johnsonburg$1,481$62,2002.38%
Kersey$1,398$227,6000.61%
Weedville$1,750$170,0001.03%
Byrnedale$1,367$76,8001.78%
Wilcox$1,223$61,8001.98%
Force$971$54,5001.78%
James City$1,645$55,8002.95%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ 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 Elk County, Pennsylvania?

Homeowners in Elk County, Pennsylvania paid a median $1,697 a year in property tax on a median home worth $133,600, an effective rate of about 1.27% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Elk County?

About $3,811 a year ($318 a month) at the 1.27% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Elk County property tax high?

It ranks #35 lowest of 67 Pennsylvania counties. The state median effective rate is 1.30% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Elk County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Elk County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.