Pike County, PA Property Taxes (2026)

Pike County owners pay a median of $3,502 a year on a median home value of $250,900, an effective rate of 1.40%. That's the 25th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data, above the Pennsylvania county median of 1.29%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.40%

25th highest of 67 in PA

Median annual bill

$3,502

~$292/month

Median home value

$250,900

Pennsylvania county median

1.29%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Pike County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Pike County's 1.40% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,513
Savings at 10–15% off
$351–$527
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Pike County vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S. property tax rates

Pike County1.40%
Pennsylvania county median1.29%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Pike County's effective property tax rate is 1.40%, vs. 1.29% for the median Pennsylvania county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 25th of 67 in Pennsylvania. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Pike County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Pike County Board of Assessment Appeals. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Pike County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Board of Assessment Appeals.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $3,502 bill, 10–15% off is $350–$525 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Pike County Board of Assessment Appeals for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Pike County, Pennsylvania?
The median effective property tax rate in Pike County is 1.40%: a median annual bill of $3,502 on a median home value of $250,900. That's the 25th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Pike County?
The median Pike County property tax bill is $3,502 a year, about $292 a month, compared with a Pennsylvania county median of $2,373.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Pike County?
The deadline to appeal in Pike County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Pike County a high property tax area?
Pike County's 1.40% effective rate is above the Pennsylvania county median of 1.29% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 25th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Pike County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Monroe County

Rate: 1.84%

Median bill: $4,435

Wayne County

Rate: 1.26%

Median bill: $2,882

Lackawanna County

Rate: 1.53%

Median bill: $2,910

Northampton County

Rate: 1.65%

Median bill: $4,710

Carbon County

Rate: 1.50%

Median bill: $2,914

Luzerne County

Rate: 1.53%

Median bill: $2,506

Susquehanna County

Rate: 1.15%

Median bill: $2,373

Wyoming County

Rate: 1.34%

Median bill: $2,763

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