Property Tax in Butler County
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Butler taxes below the national average
At 1.070%, Butler County's effective tax rate sits slightly below the national median of 1.09%, landing in roughly the 48th percentile. The median property tax of $2,950 exceeds the national median of $2,690, but just barely—and homes here cost nearly as much as the national median home value.
One of Pennsylvania's lighter tax burdens
Butler County ranks in the lower third of Pennsylvania counties by effective tax rate, well below the state average of 1.317%. Its median tax bill of $2,950 slightly exceeds the state median of $2,657, but the county's moderate rate keeps the overall burden reasonable.
Butler lighter than Bucks, Clarion even lighter
Butler's 1.070% rate beats nearby Bucks County (1.383%) and Carbon County (1.504%), but trails Clarion County (0.971%), which edges it out as one of the state's lowest. For suburban Pittsburgh residents, Butler offers below-average tax pressure compared to its prosperous neighbors.
Roughly $2,950 per year on median home
On the county median home value of $275,600, the 1.070% effective rate yields an estimated annual property tax of $2,950. This moderate bill reflects Butler's relatively light tax burden for a county with solid property values.
Even modest appeals can add up
Many Butler homeowners overlook the assessment appeal process, despite having legitimate claims to lower valuations. Given the county's reasonable rates, a successful challenge could save hundreds annually—money worth pursuing with a free or low-cost filing.