Fayette County, Pennsylvania Property Taxes

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Median Fayette County effective property tax rate: 0.87%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%.
Median Fayette County home value: $51,500
Median annual Fayette County tax bill: $548, $1,852 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

How are property taxes in Fayette County calculated?

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

Last Updated March 1, 2025

Fayette County, Pennsylvania Property Tax Bill Calculator

Property Assessed Value

$100,000

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

Median Effective Tax Rate

0.87%

Estimate Property Tax Bill

$448

$416

Ownwell’s Fayette County Property Tax Bill Calculator empowers homeowners, real estate investors, and potential buyers to estimate their annual property taxes in Fayette County with just two data points. By entering your property's estimated assessed value, our calculator applies Fayette 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 Fayette County. For those interested in more localized information, please scroll down to explore city-level trends!

Property Tax Rates Across Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Local government entities in Pennsylvania set tax rates, which can vary widely within the state. Every year, each county in Pennsylvania 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 Fayette County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Pennsylvania or the U.S. median property tax rate. Fayette County has a median property tax rate of 0.87%, which is below the national median of 1.02%. Within the county, the highest median tax rate is found in Point Marion at 2.66%, while the lowest is in Farmington at 0.71%. In comparison, the national median property tax bill is around $2,400, making Fayette County an attractive option for those seeking lower property taxes.

Property Tax Rates Across Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Source: Ownwell

0.71%

1.69%

2.66%

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 Fayette County Tax Rate

0.87%

Median Effective Pennsylvania Tax Rate

2.81%

Median Effective United States Tax Rate

1.02%

Property Tax Rates Across Fayette County, Pennsylvania

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Rate	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Acme	0.72%	0.72%	0.72%	0.85%	0.85%
Adah	0.88%	0.88%	0.91%	0.98%	1.09%
Allison	0.81%	0.83%	0.88%	1.03%	1.10%
Belle Vernon	0.89%	0.89%	0.89%	0.89%	1.68%
Brownfield	0.74%	0.75%	0.75%	0.75%	0.76%
Brownsville	0.83%	0.83%	1.01%	1.93%	2.01%
Cardale	0.83%	0.91%	0.96%	1.01%	1.13%
Chalk Hill	0.71%	0.71%	0.71%	0.71%	0.71%
Champion	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%
Chestnut Ridge	0.81%	0.82%	0.83%	0.84%	0.86%
Confluence	0.68%	0.78%	0.78%	0.78%	0.78%
Connellsville	0.68%	0.68%	0.72%	1.13%	2.16%
Dawson	0.74%	0.84%	0.84%	0.87%	0.92%
Dickerson Run	2.16%	2.16%	2.16%	2.16%	2.16%
Dunbar	0.94%	0.94%	2.16%	2.16%	2.16%
East Millsboro	0.75%	0.88%	0.91%	0.91%	0.91%
Everson	0.74%	1.31%	1.31%	1.31%	1.31%
Fairbank	0.89%	0.94%	0.99%	1.05%	1.15%
Fairchance	0.84%	0.84%	0.98%	0.98%	0.98%
Farmington	0.47%	0.71%	0.71%	0.71%	0.71%
Fayette City	0.88%	0.89%	0.89%	1.03%	1.23%
Gibbon Glade	0.42%	0.71%	0.71%	0.71%	0.71%
Grindstone	0.79%	0.80%	0.88%	0.94%	1.02%
Hibbs	0.88%	0.99%	1.11%	1.21%	1.33%
Hiller	0.96%	0.99%	1.02%	1.08%	1.19%
Hopwood	0.74%	0.74%	2.65%	2.65%	2.65%
Indian Head	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%
Isabella	0.91%	0.91%	0.91%	0.91%	0.91%
Keisterville	1.03%	1.08%	1.14%	1.27%	1.57%
La Belle	0.91%	0.91%	0.91%	1.06%	1.14%
Lake Lynn	0.74%	0.74%	0.74%	0.74%	0.74%
Leckrone	0.78%	0.88%	0.90%	0.92%	0.93%
Leisenring	2.16%	2.16%	2.16%	2.16%	2.16%
Lemont Furnace	2.65%	2.65%	2.65%	2.65%	2.65%
Markleysburg	0.63%	0.78%	0.78%	0.78%	0.98%
Martin	0.78%	0.78%	0.78%	0.78%	0.78%
Masontown	0.78%	1.00%	1.27%	1.27%	1.27%
Mc Clellandtown	0.88%	0.88%	0.89%	0.91%	1.02%
Melcroft	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%
Merrittstown	0.88%	0.91%	0.91%	0.91%	0.91%
Mill Run	0.40%	0.78%	0.78%	0.78%	0.78%
Mount Braddock	2.65%	2.65%	2.65%	2.65%	2.65%
Mount Pleasant	0.72%	0.72%	0.72%	0.72%	0.74%
Newell	0.98%	0.98%	0.98%	0.98%	0.98%
New Geneva	0.78%	0.78%	0.78%	0.78%	0.78%
New Salem	0.79%	0.84%	0.98%	1.14%	1.45%
Normalville	0.64%	0.78%	0.78%	0.85%	0.85%
Ohiopyle	0.61%	0.71%	0.71%	0.78%	0.78%
Oliver	2.65%	2.65%	2.65%	2.65%	2.65%
Perryopolis	0.79%	0.81%	0.89%	3.25%	3.25%
Point Marion	0.74%	0.74%	2.66%	2.66%	2.66%
Republic	0.85%	0.90%	0.92%	0.98%	1.03%
Ronco	0.99%	1.06%	1.17%	1.24%	1.51%
Rostraver Township	0.89%	0.89%	0.89%	0.89%	0.89%
Scottdale	0.72%	0.74%	0.74%	0.74%	0.79%
Smithfield	0.74%	0.78%	0.83%	0.84%	0.85%
Smock	0.76%	0.78%	0.87%	1.02%	1.51%
Star Junction	0.83%	0.86%	0.90%	0.92%	0.94%
Uledi	0.74%	0.75%	0.76%	0.77%	0.78%
Uniontown	0.74%	0.75%	2.65%	3.64%	3.64%
Vanderbilt	0.76%	0.77%	0.80%	0.89%	2.16%
Waltersburg	0.76%	0.78%	0.87%	1.06%	1.39%
West Leisenring	2.16%	2.16%	2.65%	2.65%	2.65%
White	0.36%	0.72%	0.85%	0.85%	0.85%
Wickhaven	0.79%	0.83%	0.85%	0.87%	0.96%
Brier Hill	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Morgantown	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rockwood	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Woodstock	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Fayette County, Pennsylvania

When examining property taxes in Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette County.

For example, the median tax bill in Fayette County is $1,339, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Chalk Hill has the highest median home price at $103,430.

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Source: Ownwell

$15,915

$59,673

$103,430

Median Fayette County Market Value

$51,500

Median Pennsylvania Market Value

$114,400

Median United States Market Value

$235,294

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Fayette County, Pennsylvania

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Home Price	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Acme	$21,481	$57,058	$82,190	$111,282	$152,030
Adah	$9,460	$18,730	$33,110	$58,860	$98,820
Allison	$10,496	$19,695	$25,650	$34,748	$47,531
Belle Vernon	$29,832	$43,260	$59,280	$81,750	$105,008
Brownfield	$18,100	$32,180	$48,940	$61,370	$70,300
Brownsville	$17,901	$28,510	$40,970	$58,725	$87,978
Cardale	$10,850	$22,378	$28,760	$36,902	$48,955
Chalk Hill	$69,032	$83,040	$103,430	$131,530	$188,658
Champion	$25,273	$49,070	$79,360	$120,245	$176,953
Chestnut Ridge	$11,965	$15,672	$21,340	$29,395	$38,920
Confluence	$9,480	$23,180	$47,200	$83,245	$132,930
Connellsville	$20,795	$35,358	$53,620	$80,818	$121,360
Dawson	$15,268	$33,025	$54,230	$91,245	$139,900
Dickerson Run	$23,028	$36,065	$45,300	$55,960	$65,490
Dunbar	$13,810	$29,288	$48,875	$77,818	$117,380
East Millsboro	$11,488	$25,420	$48,550	$83,590	$125,550
Everson	$27,156	$36,110	$43,220	$53,070	$68,196
Fairbank	$10,835	$14,352	$23,155	$32,025	$47,501
Fairchance	$16,680	$32,700	$48,380	$74,800	$105,640
Farmington	$16,445	$37,232	$72,025	$121,798	$174,731
Fayette City	$18,651	$34,355	$50,095	$92,360	$143,486
Gibbon Glade	$14,146	$31,972	$67,140	$94,610	$146,419
Grindstone	$14,880	$25,088	$43,475	$75,602	$117,625
Hibbs	$8,468	$12,858	$18,515	$32,220	$45,026
Hiller	$13,401	$18,472	$30,475	$41,052	$58,239
Hopwood	$22,726	$44,392	$67,355	$98,802	$142,051
Indian Head	$20,514	$44,968	$57,740	$86,272	$108,112
Isabella	$11,980	$20,050	$23,850	$28,610	$32,762
Keisterville	$17,901	$28,708	$39,475	$46,862	$55,848
La Belle	$10,520	$19,115	$28,905	$40,355	$61,540
Lake Lynn	$7,065	$21,232	$38,960	$66,172	$127,302
Leckrone	$16,550	$19,930	$39,900	$61,590	$92,936
Leisenring	$15,412	$20,100	$32,250	$40,280	$54,642
Lemont Furnace	$16,630	$32,450	$50,550	$77,620	$118,974
Markleysburg	$15,712	$32,540	$58,070	$90,290	$146,026
Martin	$14,400	$28,525	$32,930	$44,130	$51,960
Masontown	$22,465	$34,028	$48,550	$65,478	$94,137
Mc Clellandtown	$14,101	$28,450	$45,375	$72,040	$113,498
Melcroft	$4,703	$23,340	$41,295	$55,980	$97,125
Merrittstown	$4,580	$15,660	$27,800	$46,870	$73,002
Mill Run	$16,570	$38,265	$65,360	$100,510	$148,610
Mount Braddock	$24,293	$37,910	$49,820	$65,110	$94,376
Mount Pleasant	$16,570	$33,922	$71,605	$107,785	$154,189
Newell	$10,180	$33,240	$43,930	$54,680	$64,454
New Geneva	$8,840	$19,710	$33,740	$40,050	$48,742
New Salem	$15,016	$22,820	$36,970	$59,170	$101,664
Normalville	$12,786	$28,050	$57,700	$87,530	$133,732
Ohiopyle	$21,275	$51,528	$76,790	$116,232	$176,464
Oliver	$20,050	$23,270	$34,140	$45,350	$65,130
Perryopolis	$16,383	$43,502	$69,620	$104,302	$145,303
Point Marion	$13,325	$26,620	$39,185	$54,015	$78,635
Republic	$14,265	$19,460	$26,950	$36,515	$52,440
Ronco	$7,380	$12,396	$15,915	$23,432	$35,150
Rostraver Township	$48,887	$63,042	$70,280	$104,072	$110,647
Scottdale	$7,210	$23,965	$56,630	$99,630	$157,132
Smithfield	$11,900	$29,150	$53,920	$90,480	$132,540
Smock	$15,424	$26,550	$54,020	$96,495	$144,494
Star Junction	$21,721	$26,370	$31,070	$45,658	$59,084
Uledi	$12,803	$18,252	$25,135	$33,450	$51,831
Uniontown	$22,000	$35,370	$55,260	$92,710	$149,890
Vanderbilt	$14,480	$33,060	$58,760	$100,788	$152,385
Waltersburg	$14,043	$23,652	$44,770	$61,620	$84,412
West Leisenring	$14,150	$18,212	$25,540	$38,248	$52,548
White	$14,080	$30,520	$68,200	$114,750	$157,594
Wickhaven	$9,320	$20,390	$44,890	$52,400	$77,636
Brier Hill	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Morgantown	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rockwood	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Woodstock	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Bills Across Fayette County, Pennsylvania

In Fayette County, PA, property tax bills are determined by assessing the market value of a property and applying the local tax rate to that value. The assessed value is a critical factor, as it directly influences the tax bill amount. Homeowners can expect variations in their tax bills, with the 25th percentile at $303, the 75th percentile reaching $1,000, and the 90th percentile climbing to $1,702. These variations reflect differences in property values and local tax rates within the county. Fayette County's median home price stands at $51,500, which is significantly lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400. In Lemont Furnace, homeowners experience the highest median tax bill at $1,339, while Chestnut Ridge has the lowest at $176. These figures highlight the disparities in property tax burdens across different areas. Understanding these factors is essential for homeowners, as property taxes can significantly impact their financial planning and homeownership costs.

Property Tax Bills Across Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Source: Ownwell

$176

$758

$1,339

Median Fayette County Tax Bill

$548

Median Pennsylvania Tax Bill

$3,063

Median United States Tax Bill

$2,400

Property Tax Bills Across Fayette County, Pennsylvania

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Bill	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Acme	$144	$412	$614	$825	$1,121
Adah	$83	$177	$303	$506	$830
Allison	$91	$169	$240	$328	$462
Belle Vernon	$292	$441	$613	$816	$1,092
Brownfield	$139	$243	$362	$458	$524
Brownsville	$192	$331	$584	$826	$1,063
Cardale	$125	$221	$270	$344	$443
Chalk Hill	$491	$591	$715	$919	$1,342
Champion	$176	$414	$676	$1,024	$1,516
Chestnut Ridge	$103	$133	$176	$241	$317
Confluence	$60	$151	$334	$591	$921
Connellsville	$155	$270	$438	$740	$1,478
Dawson	$117	$280	$465	$748	$1,127
Dickerson Run	$497	$779	$978	$1,208	$1,414
Dunbar	$197	$390	$814	$1,496	$2,407
East Millsboro	$90	$218	$426	$707	$1,043
Everson	$277	$422	$516	$629	$783
Fairbank	$125	$147	$224	$310	$470
Fairchance	$149	$299	$444	$683	$994
Farmington	$82	$240	$483	$813	$1,144
Fayette City	$150	$342	$499	$832	$1,264
Gibbon Glade	$84	$193	$428	$615	$883
Grindstone	$135	$233	$383	$633	$939
Hibbs	$95	$160	$205	$317	$433
Hiller	$145	$201	$311	$412	$580
Hopwood	$414	$597	$1,085	$1,758	$2,828
Indian Head	$136	$377	$488	$710	$915
Isabella	$109	$182	$216	$260	$297
Keisterville	$280	$364	$450	$505	$576
La Belle	$104	$202	$274	$396	$559
Lake Lynn	$47	$143	$282	$476	$922
Leckrone	$153	$183	$358	$548	$823
Leisenring	$333	$434	$696	$870	$1,180
Lemont Furnace	$435	$860	$1,339	$2,046	$3,127
Markleysburg	$104	$230	$439	$687	$1,058
Martin	$112	$221	$256	$343	$403
Masontown	$216	$375	$583	$783	$1,114
Mc Clellandtown	$126	$264	$409	$636	$996
Melcroft	$46	$202	$357	$477	$761
Merrittstown	$43	$142	$248	$418	$647
Mill Run	$80	$215	$460	$733	$1,051
Mount Braddock	$644	$1,005	$1,321	$1,726	$2,502
Mount Pleasant	$101	$235	$504	$744	$1,065
Newell	$99	$321	$427	$532	$612
New Geneva	$86	$159	$263	$312	$379
New Salem	$169	$264	$383	$528	$830
Normalville	$69	$184	$450	$686	$997
Ohiopyle	$105	$344	$547	$847	$1,267
Oliver	$545	$618	$911	$1,207	$1,728
Perryopolis	$165	$409	$924	$2,083	$3,256
Point Marion	$119	$277	$671	$1,088	$1,421
Republic	$141	$189	$251	$331	$460
Ronco	$109	$157	$187	$253	$368
Rostraver Township	$433	$558	$622	$922	$980
Scottdale	$58	$181	$433	$732	$1,157
Smithfield	$86	$221	$425	$710	$1,055
Smock	$156	$279	$475	$800	$1,216
Star Junction	$206	$243	$281	$390	$496
Uledi	$97	$140	$191	$252	$384
Uniontown	$271	$514	$1,012	$1,612	$2,472
Vanderbilt	$122	$299	$582	$991	$1,553
Waltersburg	$123	$266	$399	$513	$741
West Leisenring	$347	$479	$596	$876	$1,293
White	$45	$180	$479	$802	$1,122
Wickhaven	$68	$187	$376	$429	$589
Brier Hill	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Morgantown	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rockwood	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Woodstock	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell