Chester County, Pennsylvania Property Taxes

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Creator: Ownwell
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Median Chester County effective property tax rate: 3.50%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%.
Median Chester County home value: $166,835
Median annual Chester County tax bill: $6,037, $3,637 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

How are property taxes in Chester County calculated?

Property taxes in Chester 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 West Chester or another part of Chester County, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.

Last Updated March 1, 2025

Chester County, Pennsylvania Property Tax Bill Calculator

Property Assessed Value

$100,000

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

Median Effective Tax Rate

3.5%

Estimate Property Tax Bill

$5,839

$5,419

Ownwell’s Chester County Property Tax Bill Calculator empowers homeowners, real estate investors, and potential buyers to estimate their annual property taxes in Chester County with just two data points. By entering your property's estimated assessed value, our calculator applies Chester 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 Chester County. With Chester County's median property tax rate being higher than the national median rate of 1.02%, understanding your potential tax burden is crucial. For those interested in more localized information, please scroll down to explore city-level trends!

Property Tax Rates Across Chester County, Pennsylvania

Local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state. This variation occurs because each county annually estimates its required budget to provide essential services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction, resulting in the property tax rate. While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, this is the annual process in a nutshell. Chester County in Pennsylvania, for instance, has a median property tax rate that significantly surpasses the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Chester County's rate reflects the local government's budgetary needs and the total taxable property value in the area. Moreover, within Chester County, Modena has the highest median tax rate, while Newtown Square has the lowest. These differences highlight the diversity in property tax rates even within a single county. Comparing Chester County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Pennsylvania or the U.S. median property tax rate provides a clearer understanding of how property tax obligations in the area measure up nationally.

Property Tax Rates Across Chester County, Pennsylvania

Source: Ownwell

2.64%

3.91%

5.18%

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 Chester County Tax Rate

3.50%

Median Effective Pennsylvania Tax Rate

2.81%

Median Effective United States Tax Rate

1.02%

Property Tax Rates Across Chester County, Pennsylvania

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Rate	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Atglen	4.07%	4.73%	5.10%	5.30%	5.30%
Avondale	3.59%	3.87%	3.87%	3.99%	4.10%
Berwyn	3.29%	3.31%	3.38%	3.49%	3.49%
Brandamore	3.67%	4.15%	4.82%	4.90%	4.95%
Chadds Ford	3.57%	3.68%	3.69%	4.00%	4.00%
Chesterbrook	3.31%	3.31%	3.31%	3.31%	3.31%
Chester Springs	3.31%	3.39%	3.41%	3.88%	4.06%
Cheyney	2.52%	2.60%	2.77%	2.80%	2.80%
Coatesville	3.51%	4.74%	4.89%	5.09%	5.95%
Cochranville	3.54%	3.95%	4.54%	4.65%	4.85%
Devon	3.31%	3.31%	3.31%	3.49%	3.49%
Downingtown	3.29%	3.36%	3.44%	4.08%	5.09%
Elverson	3.35%	3.58%	3.62%	3.71%	3.85%
Exton	2.65%	2.77%	3.25%	3.32%	3.32%
Gap	3.38%	4.39%	4.75%	4.99%	5.15%
Glen Mills	2.80%	2.80%	3.05%	3.07%	3.07%
Glenmoore	3.09%	3.27%	3.31%	3.75%	4.91%
Honey Brook	1.26%	2.47%	3.70%	3.92%	4.68%
Kennett Square	3.71%	3.87%	3.92%	4.00%	4.72%
Kimberton	3.45%	3.52%	3.52%	3.52%	3.52%
Landenberg	3.74%	3.87%	3.91%	4.16%	4.44%
Lincoln University	3.58%	3.81%	3.94%	3.97%	3.97%
Malvern	2.55%	2.64%	2.65%	2.69%	3.08%
Modena	4.70%	4.81%	5.18%	5.22%	5.22%
Morgantown	3.62%	3.75%	3.75%	3.75%	3.75%
Narvon	1.88%	3.14%	3.47%	3.75%	3.75%
Newtown Square	2.56%	2.64%	2.64%	2.64%	2.64%
Nottingham	1.10%	2.03%	3.66%	3.95%	4.05%
Oxford	3.42%	3.77%	3.92%	3.97%	5.12%
Paoli	2.64%	2.64%	3.31%	3.31%	3.31%
Parkesburg	4.59%	4.89%	5.15%	6.00%	6.00%
Phoenixville	3.36%	3.52%	3.81%	4.28%	4.28%
Pottstown	3.71%	3.88%	4.11%	4.15%	4.18%
Radnor	3.16%	3.24%	3.31%	3.31%	3.31%
Spring City	3.52%	3.83%	3.94%	4.08%	4.08%
Strafford	3.20%	3.26%	3.31%	3.31%	3.31%
Thorndale	5.03%	5.09%	5.09%	5.09%	5.09%
Thornton	2.61%	2.66%	2.80%	2.80%	2.80%
Toughkenamon	2.43%	3.58%	3.81%	3.87%	3.87%
Valley Forge	3.31%	3.43%	3.81%	3.81%	3.81%
Wayne	3.22%	3.30%	3.31%	3.31%	3.31%
West Brandywine	4.48%	4.70%	4.93%	4.95%	4.95%
West Chester	2.75%	2.80%	2.87%	3.07%	3.47%
West Grove	3.49%	3.87%	3.92%	3.99%	4.42%
Birchrunville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Broomall	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Danville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Frazer	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hockessin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
King Of Prussia	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lewisville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lyndell	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Newark	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
New London Township	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Parker Ford	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pomeroy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Romansville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sadsburyville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Saint Peters	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tredyffrin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Unionville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Villanova	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wilmington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Chester County, Pennsylvania

When examining property taxes in Chester 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 Chester County Assessment Office 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: In Chester County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. 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 Chester County.

For example, the median tax bill in Chester County is $4,347, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Thornton has the highest median home price at $369,870.

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Chester County, Pennsylvania

Source: Ownwell

$74,035

$221,953

$369,870

Median Chester County Market Value

$166,835

Median Pennsylvania Market Value

$114,400

Median United States Market Value

$235,294

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Chester County, Pennsylvania

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Home Price	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Atglen	$70,890	$93,025	$119,990	$149,215	$180,622
Avondale	$96,380	$136,010	$191,670	$233,505	$269,452
Berwyn	$149,910	$201,210	$265,460	$356,230	$542,880
Brandamore	$99,712	$115,070	$125,600	$144,480	$160,604
Chadds Ford	$156,218	$179,285	$236,000	$324,660	$460,682
Chesterbrook	$91,725	$106,310	$134,325	$167,590	$195,947
Chester Springs	$124,560	$185,378	$240,135	$304,750	$380,605
Cheyney	$120,392	$135,870	$162,990	$198,590	$314,980
Coatesville	$41,872	$78,540	$117,760	$152,330	$190,400
Cochranville	$86,100	$115,660	$148,260	$187,415	$225,276
Devon	$76,770	$119,108	$221,005	$356,622	$527,575
Downingtown	$86,210	$124,665	$171,955	$227,140	$286,348
Elverson	$92,472	$121,880	$155,420	$190,460	$237,194
Exton	$103,394	$136,590	$175,740	$236,000	$314,734
Gap	$89,760	$113,215	$137,755	$183,698	$241,996
Glen Mills	$182,940	$216,150	$271,210	$397,940	$448,746
Glenmoore	$125,356	$160,240	$203,890	$258,370	$334,998
Honey Brook	$40,275	$80,760	$122,165	$165,168	$205,805
Kennett Square	$100,609	$129,718	$192,860	$256,385	$338,910
Kimberton	$117,989	$127,250	$159,415	$183,102	$203,567
Landenberg	$126,792	$162,430	$202,140	$246,860	$300,402
Lincoln University	$116,150	$148,455	$179,140	$219,320	$256,650
Malvern	$111,324	$155,550	$230,710	$342,150	$501,500
Modena	$45,589	$57,190	$74,035	$90,815	$114,083
Morgantown	$150,066	$169,180	$185,890	$210,030	$233,992
Narvon	$35,272	$69,205	$139,025	$156,812	$225,304
Newtown Square	$141,400	$158,590	$213,170	$253,212	$430,640
Nottingham	$37,340	$65,715	$114,130	$149,640	$183,252
Oxford	$70,348	$97,915	$134,860	$169,280	$203,126
Paoli	$111,228	$134,970	$174,790	$253,792	$340,655
Parkesburg	$67,630	$87,382	$110,675	$135,708	$171,435
Phoenixville	$76,642	$102,670	$139,400	$205,932	$286,519
Pottstown	$99,047	$120,775	$151,645	$198,255	$247,391
Radnor	$238,430	$263,620	$308,050	$346,305	$389,010
Spring City	$72,319	$96,742	$145,730	$208,338	$271,789
Strafford	$142,810	$160,920	$199,150	$240,742	$294,750
Thorndale	$87,850	$112,035	$130,690	$146,252	$167,190
Thornton	$228,806	$303,170	$369,870	$445,970	$543,240
Toughkenamon	$52,437	$85,068	$118,540	$146,522	$178,517
Valley Forge	$149,991	$203,498	$239,255	$319,900	$374,450
Wayne	$88,250	$202,732	$259,150	$328,382	$418,105
West Brandywine	$112,680	$142,180	$158,490	$172,788	$196,210
West Chester	$94,276	$130,790	$184,390	$251,160	$333,772
West Grove	$75,544	$108,350	$146,590	$184,910	$216,490
Birchrunville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Broomall	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Danville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Frazer	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hockessin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
King Of Prussia	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lewisville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lyndell	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Newark	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
New London Township	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Parker Ford	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pomeroy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Romansville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sadsburyville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Saint Peters	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tredyffrin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Unionville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Villanova	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wilmington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Bills Across Chester County, Pennsylvania

In Chester County, PA, property tax bills are calculated based on the assessed value of a home, which is determined by the local tax assessor. The assessed value is a percentage of the property's market value, which is then multiplied by the local tax rate to determine the annual tax bill. Homeowners in Chester County experience property tax bills that can vary significantly. For instance, the 25th percentile tax bill is around $4,347, while the 75th percentile reaches $8,242, and the 90th percentile can soar to $10,777. These figures highlight the substantial range in tax obligations, influenced by factors such as property location and market conditions. Notably, Thornton boasts the highest median tax bill at $10,350, while Modena has the lowest at $3,552. Compared to the national median property tax bill of $2,400, Chester County's tax bills are considerably higher, which can impact homeowners' financial planning and housing affordability. Understanding these factors is crucial for homeowners to effectively manage their property tax responsibilities.

Property Tax Bills Across Chester County, Pennsylvania

Source: Ownwell

$3,552

$6,951

$10,350

Median Chester County Tax Bill

$6,037

Median Pennsylvania Tax Bill

$3,063

Median United States Tax Bill

$2,400

Property Tax Bills Across Chester County, Pennsylvania

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Bill	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Atglen	$3,288	$4,719	$5,988	$7,382	$8,689
Avondale	$3,660	$5,444	$7,504	$9,092	$10,390
Berwyn	$5,046	$6,698	$8,906	$12,115	$18,483
Brandamore	$4,041	$5,440	$5,942	$6,284	$7,316
Chadds Ford	$5,872	$6,770	$9,056	$12,232	$17,094
Chesterbrook	$3,035	$3,517	$4,444	$5,545	$6,482
Chester Springs	$4,255	$6,478	$8,567	$10,931	$13,832
Cheyney	$3,341	$3,789	$4,280	$5,557	$8,279
Coatesville	$2,197	$3,806	$5,584	$7,237	$8,830
Cochranville	$3,626	$5,091	$6,413	$8,241	$9,858
Devon	$2,540	$3,914	$7,519	$11,987	$17,984
Downingtown	$3,707	$4,599	$6,172	$8,237	$10,121
Elverson	$3,277	$4,405	$5,624	$6,872	$8,642
Exton	$3,290	$3,989	$5,466	$7,028	$8,875
Gap	$3,944	$5,237	$6,274	$8,886	$10,682
Glen Mills	$5,570	$6,601	$7,893	$11,764	$12,885
Glenmoore	$4,646	$5,969	$7,321	$9,080	$11,469
Honey Brook	$520	$1,904	$4,702	$6,309	$7,780
Kennett Square	$4,291	$5,497	$7,581	$10,055	$13,076
Kimberton	$4,130	$4,457	$5,616	$6,336	$7,135
Landenberg	$5,113	$6,630	$8,154	$9,815	$11,991
Lincoln University	$4,476	$5,748	$6,897	$8,521	$9,850
Malvern	$3,123	$4,183	$6,189	$9,385	$13,946
Modena	$2,377	$2,880	$3,552	$4,449	$5,877
Morgantown	$5,521	$6,347	$6,974	$7,758	$8,578
Narvon	$1,012	$1,387	$4,874	$5,411	$8,344
Newtown Square	$3,730	$4,178	$5,605	$6,599	$11,241
Nottingham	$436	$1,322	$4,008	$5,711	$6,939
Oxford	$3,012	$4,049	$5,467	$6,694	$7,881
Paoli	$3,204	$3,972	$5,361	$8,349	$11,134
Parkesburg	$3,635	$4,755	$5,759	$7,215	$8,736
Phoenixville	$3,196	$4,046	$5,210	$7,738	$10,358
Pottstown	$3,985	$4,845	$6,087	$7,833	$9,800
Radnor	$7,721	$8,541	$10,153	$11,245	$12,403
Spring City	$2,774	$3,735	$5,799	$8,344	$10,745
Strafford	$4,693	$5,252	$6,581	$7,633	$9,379
Thorndale	$4,446	$5,670	$6,601	$7,384	$8,470
Thornton	$6,263	$7,885	$10,350	$12,479	$14,470
Toughkenamon	$1,734	$2,921	$4,186	$5,600	$6,684
Valley Forge	$5,710	$7,545	$8,917	$10,985	$13,303
Wayne	$2,920	$6,675	$8,527	$10,761	$13,720
West Brandywine	$5,418	$6,645	$7,749	$8,329	$9,221
West Chester	$2,850	$3,852	$5,390	$7,491	$10,224
West Grove	$2,786	$4,432	$5,819	$7,246	$8,373
Birchrunville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Broomall	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Danville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Frazer	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hockessin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
King Of Prussia	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lewisville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lyndell	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Newark	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
New London Township	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Parker Ford	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pomeroy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Romansville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sadsburyville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Saint Peters	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tredyffrin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Unionville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Villanova	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wilmington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell