State College property tax, in one number.
The typical State College homeowner pays $4,618 a year on a $437,800 home. That's close to the Centre County rate (1.05%) and above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $4,969, versus $4,190 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 10.2% of the median household income of $45,424.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Centre County
State College compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College | $4,618 | $437,800 | 1.05% |
| Centre County | $3,386 | $323,500 | 1.05% |
| Pennsylvania | $3,311 | $254,500 | 1.30% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Centre County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Centre County1.05% · $3,386
- Park Forest Village1.18% · $4,592
- Mifflin County1.45% · $2,266
- Clinton County1.16% · $2,046
- Union County1.14% · $2,744
- Clearfield County1.09% · $1,500
- Blair County1.07% · $1,724
- Huntingdon County0.94% · $1,718
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in State College?
The effective rate is about 1.05%. The median homeowner pays $4,618 a year on a home worth a median $437,800 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $450,000 home in State College?
About $4,725 a year, or roughly $394 a month, at State College's average effective rate of 1.05%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessment office, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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