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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Juniata County, Pennsylvania

Juniata County has an effective property tax rate of 0.99%. On the median home value of $217,000, that's roughly $2,147 per year. Median household income is $66,318.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
0.99%
median tax $2,147 ÷ median home $217,000
Median Home Value1
$217,000
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$66,318
per-capita $32,932
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$2,147
at 0.99% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricJuniata CountyPennsylvania (state context)
Effective property tax rate10.99%1.27%
Median home value1$217,000—
State income tax3top rate 3.07%top rate 3.07%
State sales tax36.34% combined6.34% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Juniata County, PA

Juniata County's effective property tax rate of 0.989% falls below Pennsylvania's statewide median of 1.269%, placing it 62nd among the state's 67 counties. That gap matters on an actual bill: the median home value here is $217,000, producing an annual real-estate tax of about $2,147. Compare that with the national median rate of 0.794%, and Juniata County sits above the country as a whole even while undercutting its own state. Households earning a median of $66,318, with per-capita income at $32,932, carry a tax load that is comparatively gentle by Pennsylvania standards but not especially low nationally. Communities such as Cocolamus, Honey Grove, and Mc Alisterville reflect the county's rural character, where property values stay moderate and rates tend to follow. For anyone weighing a move within the region, this county's ranking signals a lighter-than-average state tax environment, though not one that beats the nation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Juniata County, PA?
The effective rate is 0.99% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 0.99% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($217,000), the estimated annual bill is about $2,147.
Is Juniata County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 1.27% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Juniata County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Juniata County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.