Northumberland County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.10%
State Effective Rate
1.26%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$680
Median Home Value (ACS)
$162,400
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$1,794
Owner-Occupied Households
28,594
The typical owner-occupied home in Northumberland County is valued at $162,400 with a median real estate tax bill of $1,794 per year — an effective rate of 1.10%. 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 Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, the current county-level estimate is 1.10%, or approximately $4,400 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.
Northumberland County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.10% · vs Pennsylvania: 1.26% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,750 | $229 |
| $400,000 | $4,400 | $367 |
| $500,000 | $5,500 | $458 |
| $750,000 | $8,250 | $688 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,000 | $917 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Northumberland County1.10%
- Franklin County1.10%
- Clearfield County1.09%
- Washington County1.09%
- Fayette County1.12%
- Blair County1.07%
- Centre County1.05%
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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