Fayette County, PA Property Tax Calculator
Fayette County homeowners pay a median $1,607 a year in property tax, 1.12% of a median $143,200 home: below Pennsylvania's 1.30% but above the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Fayette County by home value, at 1.12%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,244 | $187 |
| $300,000 | $3,366 | $281 |
| $400,000 | $4,488 | $374 |
| $500,000 | $5,610 | $468 |
| $750,000 | $8,415 | $701 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,220 | $935 |
Fayette County against Pennsylvania and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | 1.12% | $1,607 | $143,200 | $58,236 |
| Pennsylvania | 1.30% | $3,311 | $254,500 | $77,971 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Fayette County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Fayette County?
The effective rate is 1.12%: a median $1,607 a year on a median $143,200 home. That's the 32nd highest of the 43 Pennsylvania counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Fayette County?
About $4,488 a year, $374 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Fayette County compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Its rate is below the state's 1.30%. Across Pennsylvania, covered counties range from 0.82% to 1.84%.
How do I lower my Fayette County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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