Columbia property tax, in one number.
The typical Columbia homeowner pays $3,732 a year on a $196,500 home. That's well above the Lancaster County rate (1.32%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Owners without a mortgage pay more.Homes owned outright paid a median $3,933, versus $3,585 for homes with a mortgage.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 6.9% of the median household income of $54,437.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Lancaster County
Columbia compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $3,732 | $196,500 | 1.90% |
| Lancaster County | $3,975 | $301,100 | 1.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $3,311 | $254,500 | 1.30% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Lancaster County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Lancaster County1.32% · $3,975
- Elizabethtown1.56% · $3,714
- Lancaster1.55% · $3,404
- Ephrata1.49% · $3,349
- Mount Joy1.41% · $3,764
- Lititz1.25% · $3,756
- Berks County1.65% · $4,239
- York County1.61% · $4,006
- Lebanon County1.37% · $3,310
- Dauphin County1.35% · $3,198
- Chester County1.30% · $6,308
- Cecil County0.89% · $3,068
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Columbia?
The effective rate is about 1.90%. The median homeowner pays $3,732 a year on a home worth a median $196,500 (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 $200,000 home in Columbia?
About $3,800 a year, or roughly $317 a month, at Columbia's average effective rate of 1.90%. 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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