Property Tax in Indiana County
via TaxByCounty
Indiana taxes exceed national and state norms
Indiana County's effective tax rate of 1.562% sits well above the national median of 1.317%, placing it in roughly the 60th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $2,271 exceeds the national median of $2,690, a notably high burden relative to the county's $145,400 median home value.
Indiana ranks among Pennsylvania's highest-tax counties
At 1.562%, Indiana's effective rate exceeds Pennsylvania's average of 1.317% by nearly 19%, making it one of the state's higher-tax counties. The median tax bill of $2,271 is about $386 higher than the state median, driven by Indiana's elevated effective rate.
Indiana has the region's highest tax burden
Indiana's 1.562% rate is the highest among all eight counties analyzed, beating Erie (1.625%) only slightly but substantially exceeding Huntingdon (0.914%), Forest (1.038%), and Fulton (1.028%). An Indiana homeowner pays roughly $600–$1,100 more annually than residents of most neighboring counties.
Median Indiana home costs about $2,271 yearly
A typical Indiana home worth $145,400 carries an annual property tax bill of $2,271. With a mortgage, that bill rises to $2,304; without one, it drops to $2,239.
Indiana homeowners should prioritize assessment appeals
With one of the state's highest effective tax rates, even a modest reduction in assessed value can generate substantial savings. If your home is assessed above fair market value, filing an appeal with your municipality or county board is essential—many Indiana homeowners have recovered hundreds annually through successful challenges.