Delaware County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.84%
State Effective Rate
1.26%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$2,465
Median Home Value (ACS)
$332,200
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$6,124
Owner-Occupied Households
151,016
The typical owner-occupied home in Delaware County is valued at $332,200 with a median real estate tax bill of $6,124 per year — an effective rate of 1.84%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Pennsylvania
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.26%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Delaware County, Pennsylvania, the current county-level estimate is 1.84%, or approximately $7,360 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Delaware County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.84% · vs Pennsylvania: 1.26% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,600 | $383 |
| $400,000 | $7,360 | $613 |
| $500,000 | $9,200 | $767 |
| $750,000 | $13,800 | $1,150 |
| $1,000,000 | $18,400 | $1,533 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Delaware County1.84%
- Monroe County1.66%
- Berks County1.65%
- York County1.61%
- Erie County1.60%
- Lehigh County1.55%
- Allegheny County1.52%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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