The median property tax (also known as real estate tax) in Luzerne County is $1,587.00 per year, based on a median home value of $113,300.00 and a median effective property tax rate of 1.40% of property value.
Luzerne County collects very high property taxes, and is among the top 25% of counties in the United States ranked by property tax collections. Of the sixty-seven counties in Pennsylvania, Luzerne County is ranked 35th by median property taxes, and 35th by median tax as percentage of home value.
While Luzerne County collects a median of 1.40% of a property's each year as property tax, the actual amount of property tax collected is lower compared to the rest of Pennsylvania. This is partially because the median property value in Luzerne County is $51,400.00 lower than the Pennsylvania median property value of $164,700.00.
Note: Due to the complicated and varied methods used to calculate property tax in different counties, the best way to compare property taxes between jurisdictions is through median property tax values. If you need to calculate the exact tax due on your property, contact the Luzerne County Tax Assessor.
