Property Tax in Forest County
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Forest offers Pennsylvania's most tax-friendly outlook
Forest County's effective tax rate of 1.038% ranks well below the national median of 1.317%, placing it in roughly the 30th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,162 is less than half the national median of $2,690.
Forest ranks among Pennsylvania's lowest-tax counties
At 1.038%, Forest's effective rate is the lowest among the eight counties analyzed and well below the state average of 1.317%. The median tax bill of $1,162 is approximately $1,495 lower than the state median, offering substantial savings for property owners.
Forest has the region's lowest tax burden
Forest's 1.038% rate is the lowest in the region, beating Huntingdon County (0.914% rate but higher value homes) on effective burden and significantly undercutting Fayette, Erie, and all other nearby counties. A Forest homeowner pays roughly $500–$1,100 less annually than most regional peers.
Median Forest home costs about $1,162 yearly
A typical Forest home worth $111,900 carries an annual property tax bill of just $1,162. With a mortgage, that bill rises to $1,372; without one, it drops to $1,024.
Even in low-tax Forest, appeals can yield savings
Hundreds of Pennsylvania homeowners win assessment appeals every year. If you suspect your home is overvalued, a formal appeal could reduce your already-low Forest County tax bill further.