Property Tax in Cambria County
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Low tax rate, low home values
Cambria County's effective tax rate of 1.283% sits slightly above the national median of 1.09%, but its median property tax of just $1,487 falls well below the national median of $2,690. This apparent paradox reflects Cambria's much lower median home value of $115,900 compared to the national average of $281,900.
Slightly above Pennsylvania's average rate
Cambria ranks near the middle of Pennsylvania counties by effective tax rate, slightly exceeding the state average of 1.317%. With a median tax of $1,487 versus the state median of $2,657, Cambria residents enjoy one of the state's lighter tax bills in absolute dollars.
Lower taxes than Indiana and Somerset
Cambria's 1.283% rate falls between Cameron County (1.667%) and Centre County (1.065%), though comparisons are complicated by the region's wide range of home values. As a lower-value county, Cambria's dollar burden remains modest despite a middle-range effective rate.
Median annual bill around $1,487
On Cambria's median home value of $115,900, the 1.283% rate translates to an estimated annual property tax of $1,487. This is among the lowest dollar amounts in the state, reflecting both the county's moderate rate and its lower-priced housing market.
Assessment appeals worth pursuing despite modest bills
Even in a lower-tax county like Cambria, overassessments are common and may result in unnecessary payments. Filing a free appeal with your assessor is still worthwhile to ensure your home is valued fairly relative to recent sales.