Homeowners in Franklin County, Pennsylvania paid a median $2,740 a year in property tax on a median home worth $249,800, an effective rate of about 1.10% (Census 2020–2024).
1.30%Pennsylvania statewide · US 0.94%
How Franklin County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.10% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,645 | $137 |
| $250,000 | $2,742 | $229 |
| $350,000 | $3,839 | $320 |
| $500,000 | $5,484 | $457 |
Cities and towns in Franklin County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg | $2,280 | $215,000 | 1.06% |
| Waynesboro | $1,888 | $188,600 | 1.00% |
| Greencastle | $3,443 | $264,500 | 1.30% |
| Guilford | $3,512 | $278,100 | 1.26% |
| Wayne Heights | $2,873 | $250,100 | 1.15% |
| State Line | $3,255 | $289,800 | 1.12% |
| Fayetteville | $2,167 | $194,900 | 1.11% |
| Mont Alto | $2,103 | $191,600 | 1.10% |
| Orrstown | $1,288 | $162,500 | 0.79% |
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Related
- Pennsylvania property tax by countyall counties ranked
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- Washington County, PA1.09% effective
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 Franklin County, Pennsylvania?
Homeowners in Franklin County, Pennsylvania paid a median $2,740 a year in property tax on a median home worth $249,800, an effective rate of about 1.10% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Franklin County?
About $3,291 a year ($274 a month) at the 1.10% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Franklin County property tax high?
It ranks #19 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 Franklin County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Franklin County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.