Susquehanna County property tax
Homeowners in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania typically pay about 1.09% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,365 on a median home value of $216,400.
Typical effective rate
1.09%
higher than 29% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,365
per year
Median home value
$216,400
In PA
#51
of 67 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.09% — 17% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median of 1.30%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,468 for mortgaged homes, $2,287 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 51st highest effective rate of 67 ranked Pennsylvania counties; nationally it sits around the 71th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Susquehanna County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.09%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Susquehanna County, PA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Susquehanna County is 1.09% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,365) divided by the median home value ($216,400) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Susquehanna County?
The median owner-occupied home in Susquehanna County is valued at $216,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,365 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,468, versus $2,287 for homes without one.
How does Susquehanna County compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Susquehanna County's effective rate is 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median, ranking 51st of 67 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Pennsylvania counties
Counties ranked closest to Susquehanna County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Pennsylvania counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Northumberland County | 1.10% | $1,794 |
| 49 | Franklin County | 1.10% | $2,740 |
| 50 | Clearfield County | 1.09% | $1,500 |
| 52 | Bradford County | 1.09% | $2,044 |
| 53 | Washington County | 1.09% | $2,485 |
| 54 | Blair County | 1.07% | $1,724 |
Official data & resources for Susquehanna County
- Susquehanna County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Susquehanna County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Susquehanna County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.