Homeowners in Ferndale, Pennsylvania paid a median $1,435 a year in property tax on a median home worth $83,300, an effective rate of about 1.72% (Census 2020–2024).
1.23%Cambria County overall
Ferndale vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Ferndale
At the local 1.72% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,584 | $215 |
| $250,000 | $4,307 | $359 |
| $350,000 | $6,029 | $502 |
| $500,000 | $8,613 | $718 |
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Nearby and related
- Cambria County property taxcounty overview
- Pennsylvania property tax by countyranked
- Johnstown, PA2.64% effective
- Westmont, PA2.24% effective
- Northern Cambria, PA1.34% effective
- Ebensburg, PA0.99% effective
- Belmont, PA1.07% effective
- Cost of living in Pennsylvaniaprices & rents
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.
Major Cities & Counties in Pennsylvania
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Philadelphia pop. 1,579,706
- Pittsburgh pop. 304,759
- Allentown pop. 125,976
- Reading pop. 95,242
- Erie pop. 93,850
- Bethlehem pop. 77,956
- Scranton pop. 76,033
- Lancaster pop. 57,719
- Levittown pop. 50,926
- Harrisburg pop. 50,287
- Philadelphia County pop. 1,579,706
- Allegheny County pop. 1,238,177
- Montgomery County pop. 867,573
- Bucks County pop. 647,461
- Delaware County pop. 579,222
- Lancaster County pop. 557,931
- Chester County pop. 547,840
- York County pop. 462,924
- Berks County pop. 433,015
- Lehigh County pop. 378,792
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Ferndale, Pennsylvania?
Homeowners in Ferndale, Pennsylvania paid a median $1,435 a year in property tax on a median home worth $83,300, an effective rate of about 1.72% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Ferndale?
About $4,307 a year at the 1.72% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Ferndale higher than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Ferndale ranks #931 lowest of 1,144 Pennsylvania places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.30%. Cambria County overall is 1.23%.