Homeowners in Reading, Pennsylvania paid a median $1,805 a year in property tax on a median home worth $121,300, an effective rate of about 1.49% (Census 2020–2024).
1.65%Berks County overall
Reading vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Reading
At the local 1.49% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,232 | $186 |
| $250,000 | $3,720 | $310 |
| $350,000 | $5,208 | $434 |
| $500,000 | $7,440 | $620 |
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Nearby and related
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- Blandon, PA1.87% effective
- Shillington, PA1.73% effective
- Pennside, PA2.06% effective
- Whitfield, PA1.74% effective
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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.
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
- 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 Reading, Pennsylvania?
Homeowners in Reading, Pennsylvania paid a median $1,805 a year in property tax on a median home worth $121,300, an effective rate of about 1.49% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Reading?
About $3,720 a year at the 1.49% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Reading higher than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Reading ranks #716 lowest of 1,144 Pennsylvania places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.30%. Berks County overall is 1.65%.