Blair County property tax
Homeowners in Blair County, Pennsylvania typically pay about 1.07% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,724 on a median home value of $161,100.
Typical effective rate
1.07%
higher than 31% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,724
per year
Median home value
$161,100
In PA
#54
of 67 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.07% — 14% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median of 1.30%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,803 for mortgaged homes, $1,632 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 54th highest effective rate of 67 ranked Pennsylvania counties; nationally it sits around the 69th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Blair County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.07%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Blair County, PA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Blair County is 1.07% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,724) divided by the median home value ($161,100) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Blair County?
The median owner-occupied home in Blair County is valued at $161,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,724 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,803, versus $1,632 for homes without one.
How does Blair County compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Blair County's effective rate is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median, ranking 54th of 67 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Pennsylvania counties
Counties ranked closest to Blair County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Pennsylvania counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Susquehanna County | 1.09% | $2,365 |
| 52 | Bradford County | 1.09% | $2,044 |
| 53 | Washington County | 1.09% | $2,485 |
| 55 | Centre County | 1.05% | $3,386 |
| 56 | Sullivan County | 1.02% | $2,015 |
| 57 | Fulton County | 1.02% | $2,120 |
Official data & resources for Blair County
- Blair County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Blair County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Blair County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.