Berks County, Pennsylvania Property Taxes

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Median Berks County effective property tax rate: 4.37%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%.
Median Berks County home value: $97,000
Median annual Berks County tax bill: $4,153, $1,753 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

How are property taxes in Berks County calculated?

Property taxes in Berks County are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.

Understanding your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Whether you live in Reading or another part of Berks County, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.

Last Updated March 1, 2025

Berks County, Pennsylvania Property Tax Bill Calculator

Property Assessed Value

$100,000

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

Median Effective Tax Rate

4.37%

Estimate Property Tax Bill

$4,239

$3,934

Ownwell’s Berks County Property Tax Bill Calculator empowers homeowners, real estate investors, and potential buyers to estimate their annual property taxes in Berks County with just two data points. By entering your property's estimated assessed value, our calculator applies Berks County’s median effective tax rate to accurately estimate your property tax bill. Note that your property's assessed value — determined by your county — reflects any exemptions you may have, ensuring a more precise calculation for your property tax obligations. This insightful tool helps you understand potential tax liabilities and highlights how Ownwell can assist in reducing property taxes in Berks County. For those interested in more localized information, please scroll down to explore city-level trends!

Property Tax Rates Across Berks County, Pennsylvania

Local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state. Annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate. While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process. Below, you can compare Berks County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Pennsylvania or the U.S. median property tax rate. Berks County has a median property tax rate of 4.37%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%. Within Berks County, Breinigsville has the highest median tax rate at 4.63%, while Strausstown has the lowest at 3.46%. These variations highlight the importance of understanding local tax rates and the potential savings from appealing your property taxes. By optimizing your property tax payments, you can ensure you're not overpaying in a county where rates are substantially above the national average.

Property Tax Rates Across Berks County, Pennsylvania

Source: Ownwell

3.46%

4.04%

4.63%

Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.

Median Effective Berks County Tax Rate

4.37%

Median Effective Pennsylvania Tax Rate

2.81%

Median Effective United States Tax Rate

1.02%

Property Tax Rates Across Berks County, Pennsylvania

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Rate	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Alburtis	2.97%	4.42%	4.63%	4.63%	4.63%
Bally	4.29%	4.29%	4.29%	4.29%	4.29%
Bechtelsville	4.26%	4.29%	4.29%	4.39%	4.39%
Bernville	2.70%	3.37%	3.46%	3.52%	3.97%
Bethel	2.39%	3.46%	3.56%	3.56%	4.47%
Birdsboro	3.83%	3.99%	4.59%	4.71%	4.71%
Blandon	4.30%	4.30%	4.30%	4.30%	4.30%
Boyertown	3.76%	3.87%	4.26%	4.26%	4.62%
Breinigsville	4.00%	4.63%	4.63%	4.63%	4.63%
Dauberville	3.60%	3.60%	3.60%	3.60%	3.60%
Douglassville	3.83%	4.25%	4.37%	4.37%	4.37%
Elverson	3.33%	3.92%	3.92%	3.99%	3.99%
Fleetwood	3.83%	3.83%	4.41%	4.82%	4.82%
Fredericksburg	2.31%	3.56%	3.56%	3.56%	3.56%
Gilbertsville	4.26%	4.26%	4.29%	4.29%	4.29%
Hamburg	3.54%	3.68%	4.12%	4.31%	4.31%
Kempton	1.99%	3.76%	3.82%	3.82%	3.82%
Kutztown	3.86%	3.86%	4.00%	4.22%	4.48%
Laureldale	4.52%	4.52%	4.52%	4.67%	4.67%
Leesport	3.67%	3.97%	3.97%	4.57%	4.57%
Lenhartsville	2.43%	3.86%	3.86%	4.12%	4.12%
Lyon Station	3.95%	3.95%	3.95%	3.95%	3.95%
Mertztown	3.95%	4.37%	4.63%	4.63%	4.63%
Mohnton	3.98%	3.98%	3.99%	4.43%	4.47%
Mohrsville	3.51%	3.60%	3.60%	3.60%	3.68%
Morgantown	3.92%	3.92%	3.92%	3.99%	3.99%
Muhlenberg Township	4.52%	4.52%	4.52%	4.52%	4.52%
Myerstown	3.38%	3.56%	3.56%	4.47%	4.47%
Narvon	3.78%	3.98%	3.98%	3.98%	3.98%
New Berlinville	4.26%	4.26%	4.26%	4.26%	4.26%
Oley	3.25%	3.87%	4.17%	4.17%	4.17%
Ontelaunee	3.95%	3.95%	3.95%	3.95%	3.95%
Pottstown	4.25%	4.25%	4.25%	4.25%	4.25%
Reading	4.08%	4.37%	4.37%	4.52%	4.59%
Reading Station	4.59%	4.59%	4.59%	5.00%	6.71%
Rehrersburg	4.47%	4.47%	4.47%	4.47%	4.47%
Reinholds	3.98%	4.08%	4.08%	4.46%	4.46%
Richland	2.66%	4.28%	4.47%	4.47%	4.47%
Robesonia	4.10%	4.15%	4.46%	4.49%	4.49%
Shartlesville	3.61%	3.61%	3.61%	3.61%	3.61%
Shillington	4.44%	4.44%	4.44%	4.44%	4.47%
Shoemakersville	3.54%	3.54%	3.54%	4.11%	4.11%
Sinking Spring	4.08%	4.08%	4.31%	4.31%	4.47%
South Heidelberg Twp	4.08%	4.08%	4.46%	4.46%	4.46%
Strausstown	3.46%	3.46%	3.46%	3.46%	3.65%
Temple	3.87%	4.52%	4.52%	4.52%	4.52%
Topton	4.22%	4.22%	4.22%	4.22%	4.22%
Wernersville	4.31%	4.31%	4.32%	4.46%	4.46%
West Reading	3.67%	3.67%	3.67%	3.67%	4.37%
Womelsdorf	3.91%	3.91%	3.91%	4.28%	4.47%
Wyomissing	4.37%	4.45%	4.54%	4.54%	4.54%
Adamstown	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Barto	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bowers	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
East Greenville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Geigertown	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hereford	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Limekiln	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Macungie	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maxatawny	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mount Aetna	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mt Aetna	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Newmanstown	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Palm	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pine Forge	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Virginville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
West Lawn	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Zionsville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Berks County, Pennsylvania

When examining property taxes in Berks County, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial. The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Berks County Board of Assessment estimates the market value for tax purposes. The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.

Assessment notices:

Assessment notices are sent in the spring each year in Berks County. They’ll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of April. Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Berks County.

For example, the median tax bill in Berks County is $3,884, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Sinking Spring has the highest median home price at $188,700.

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Berks County, Pennsylvania

Source: Ownwell

$21,200

$104,950

$188,700

Median Berks County Market Value

$97,000

Median Pennsylvania Market Value

$114,400

Median United States Market Value

$235,294

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Berks County, Pennsylvania

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Home Price	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Alburtis	$69,150	$97,200	$126,800	$171,650	$240,650
Bally	$78,770	$92,600	$102,200	$115,050	$133,540
Bechtelsville	$62,550	$77,275	$99,600	$128,975	$177,150
Bernville	$67,000	$93,100	$131,300	$176,500	$235,200
Bethel	$48,920	$69,725	$97,500	$135,675	$203,990
Birdsboro	$57,300	$76,100	$102,000	$136,500	$191,600
Blandon	$79,000	$95,500	$125,200	$151,700	$178,020
Boyertown	$72,800	$85,400	$105,300	$142,200	$191,800
Breinigsville	$86,400	$92,900	$112,700	$129,100	$143,800
Dauberville	$31,550	$47,575	$62,500	$80,025	$103,800
Douglassville	$70,700	$99,200	$143,400	$189,400	$227,360
Elverson	$88,300	$102,875	$131,350	$187,425	$231,400
Fleetwood	$64,160	$83,200	$109,900	$155,100	$220,780
Fredericksburg	$57,100	$91,600	$125,100	$157,250	$202,600
Gilbertsville	$90,520	$110,000	$126,800	$135,600	$169,120
Hamburg	$28,000	$59,600	$84,800	$123,700	$169,040
Kempton	$49,960	$83,100	$120,800	$187,800	$277,100
Kutztown	$29,220	$72,200	$103,700	$147,200	$207,860
Laureldale	$50,200	$55,350	$65,400	$75,550	$97,700
Leesport	$55,500	$77,000	$109,550	$162,975	$205,988
Lenhartsville	$43,480	$81,200	$114,400	$171,700	$249,980
Lyon Station	$46,140	$58,200	$70,400	$84,900	$106,780
Mertztown	$45,000	$76,800	$107,900	$146,250	$204,800
Mohnton	$61,300	$80,950	$118,400	$175,000	$235,840
Mohrsville	$68,920	$94,700	$123,200	$161,425	$214,470
Morgantown	$88,060	$104,800	$151,700	$198,650	$244,132
Muhlenberg Township	$57,460	$61,700	$67,100	$76,500	$86,800
Myerstown	$57,900	$77,850	$107,500	$143,950	$203,000
Narvon	$60,010	$113,225	$134,950	$152,425	$177,330
New Berlinville	$6,800	$7,850	$21,200	$87,250	$101,150
Oley	$76,130	$96,525	$124,900	$185,800	$245,797
Ontelaunee	$100,700	$108,650	$115,000	$126,850	$164,700
Pottstown	$71,400	$82,800	$101,700	$129,500	$190,100
Reading	$28,400	$47,600	$83,700	$122,300	$175,400
Reading Station	$86,370	$100,375	$120,550	$137,625	$147,160
Rehrersburg	$29,710	$68,475	$87,000	$103,050	$115,050
Reinholds	$70,990	$90,725	$121,450	$169,500	$239,910
Richland	$32,000	$83,600	$113,200	$169,950	$349,620
Robesonia	$62,100	$76,600	$104,200	$149,450	$209,820
Shartlesville	$45,570	$59,875	$66,650	$95,775	$139,150
Shillington	$63,840	$75,200	$84,600	$99,300	$142,380
Shoemakersville	$56,900	$71,275	$88,350	$118,950	$168,880
Sinking Spring	$77,200	$86,500	$188,700	$224,100	$269,300
South Heidelberg Twp	$96,600	$103,300	$134,400	$157,900	$170,300
Strausstown	$39,000	$44,750	$57,700	$68,475	$74,710
Temple	$60,260	$68,900	$83,900	$106,500	$137,400
Topton	$57,090	$66,500	$80,400	$103,650	$138,580
Wernersville	$54,000	$79,100	$105,200	$147,400	$204,400
West Reading	$48,400	$57,375	$69,700	$78,075	$86,240
Womelsdorf	$53,520	$68,500	$94,200	$142,600	$198,980
Wyomissing	$37,800	$62,725	$76,050	$89,650	$99,050
Adamstown	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Barto	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bowers	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
East Greenville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Geigertown	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hereford	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Limekiln	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Macungie	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maxatawny	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mount Aetna	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mt Aetna	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Newmanstown	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Palm	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pine Forge	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Virginville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
West Lawn	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Zionsville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Bills Across Berks County, Pennsylvania

In Berks County, PA, property tax bills are calculated based on the assessed value of a home, which is determined by the local tax assessor. This assessed value is then multiplied by the property tax rate to determine the annual tax bill. The median home price in Berks County is $97,000, which can result in varying tax bills depending on the specific area and home value. For instance, homeowners in Sinking Spring experience the highest median tax bill at $6,834, while those in New Berlinville pay the lowest at $903. The tax bill can fluctuate significantly, with the 25th percentile at $2,874 and the 75th percentile reaching $5,894. At the 90th percentile, tax bills can climb to $8,164. These tax bills significantly impact homeowners, as they represent a substantial annual expense. Compared to the national median property tax bill of $2,400, many residents in Berks County face higher costs, affecting their overall financial planning and home affordability.

Property Tax Bills Across Berks County, Pennsylvania

Source: Ownwell

$903

$3,869

$6,834

Median Berks County Tax Bill

$4,153

Median Pennsylvania Tax Bill

$3,063

Median United States Tax Bill

$2,400

Property Tax Bills Across Berks County, Pennsylvania

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Bill	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Alburtis	$2,895	$4,108	$5,431	$7,076	$9,532
Bally	$3,378	$3,964	$4,369	$4,933	$5,687
Bechtelsville	$2,665	$3,299	$4,280	$5,474	$7,318
Bernville	$2,209	$3,127	$4,375	$5,837	$7,648
Bethel	$1,607	$2,457	$3,369	$4,556	$6,087
Birdsboro	$2,527	$3,370	$4,410	$5,814	$7,842
Blandon	$3,398	$4,108	$5,386	$6,504	$7,648
Boyertown	$3,043	$3,657	$4,411	$5,675	$7,398
Breinigsville	$4,002	$4,298	$5,220	$5,979	$6,484
Dauberville	$1,131	$1,700	$2,244	$2,777	$3,610
Douglassville	$2,850	$4,134	$6,066	$8,090	$9,609
Elverson	$3,181	$3,947	$5,039	$6,520	$8,565
Fleetwood	$2,762	$3,609	$4,623	$6,292	$8,592
Fredericksburg	$1,981	$3,138	$4,125	$5,140	$6,109
Gilbertsville	$3,854	$4,701	$5,440	$5,818	$6,827
Hamburg	$1,110	$2,423	$3,391	$4,648	$6,223
Kempton	$1,751	$2,986	$4,085	$5,959	$8,163
Kutztown	$1,124	$2,921	$4,101	$5,661	$7,367
Laureldale	$2,282	$2,501	$3,053	$3,509	$4,415
Leesport	$2,277	$3,215	$4,478	$6,391	$8,126
Lenhartsville	$1,616	$3,093	$4,169	$5,836	$7,852
Lyon Station	$1,812	$2,327	$2,778	$3,325	$4,216
Mertztown	$1,911	$3,362	$4,664	$6,294	$8,445
Mohnton	$2,563	$3,405	$4,741	$7,017	$9,424
Mohrsville	$2,339	$3,354	$4,297	$5,395	$6,980
Morgantown	$3,459	$4,104	$5,892	$7,719	$9,562
Muhlenberg Township	$2,596	$2,788	$3,032	$3,457	$3,922
Myerstown	$2,138	$2,965	$3,884	$5,623	$7,147
Narvon	$2,367	$4,346	$4,907	$5,941	$6,790
New Berlinville	$290	$334	$903	$3,715	$4,306
Oley	$3,000	$3,853	$4,880	$6,836	$8,860
Ontelaunee	$3,980	$4,295	$4,546	$5,014	$6,510
Pottstown	$2,985	$3,498	$4,094	$5,151	$6,685
Reading	$1,246	$2,090	$3,762	$5,487	$7,706
Reading Station	$3,968	$5,176	$6,069	$6,709	$7,365
Rehrersburg	$1,328	$3,061	$3,890	$4,607	$5,144
Reinholds	$2,857	$3,798	$5,097	$6,920	$9,807
Richland	$1,369	$3,524	$4,757	$6,250	$9,955
Robesonia	$2,643	$3,291	$4,347	$6,065	$8,040
Shartlesville	$1,645	$2,161	$2,406	$3,376	$5,124
Shillington	$2,823	$3,334	$3,752	$4,409	$6,364
Shoemakersville	$2,228	$2,732	$3,289	$4,308	$5,826
Sinking Spring	$3,147	$3,526	$6,834	$9,513	$11,190
South Heidelberg Twp	$3,938	$4,211	$5,997	$7,045	$7,598
Strausstown	$1,237	$1,486	$1,997	$2,467	$2,512
Temple	$2,612	$3,077	$3,683	$4,711	$5,840
Topton	$2,502	$2,791	$3,380	$4,368	$5,854
Wernersville	$2,324	$3,414	$4,561	$6,376	$8,738
West Reading	$1,864	$2,182	$2,634	$2,929	$3,488
Womelsdorf	$2,097	$2,708	$3,820	$5,692	$8,057
Wyomissing	$1,652	$2,840	$3,448	$4,029	$4,460
Adamstown	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Barto	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bowers	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
East Greenville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Geigertown	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hereford	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Limekiln	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Macungie	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maxatawny	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mount Aetna	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mt Aetna	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Newmanstown	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Palm	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pine Forge	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Virginville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
West Lawn	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Zionsville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell