Property Taxes in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania
Median Bartonsville, Pennsylvania effective property tax rate: 0.94%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Pennsylvania state median of 2.75%.
Median Bartonsville, Pennsylvania home value: $133,280
Median annual Bartonsville, Pennsylvania tax bill: $1,172, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Monroe County calculated?
Property taxes in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Bartonsville's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Bartonsville, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Bartonsville Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Bartonsville property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property’s assessed value and our calculator applies Bartonsville’s median effective tax rate of 0.94% — based on actual property records in Monroe County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property’s estimated assessed value — the figure used to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home’s market value. Our calculator applies Bartonsville’s median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Bartonsville: rates range from 1172.00 in 18321 to 1172.00 in 18321, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
Bartonsville’s median property tax bill is $1172, which is lower than Pennsylvania’s $2,400 national median property tax bill by $1,228. For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Bartonsville.
About Bartonsville Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Bartonsville, Monroe, Pennsylvania
Bartonsville's median effective property tax rate of 0.94% is lower than the Pennsylvania state median of 2.75% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Monroe County base levy combined with local school district levies and special taxing districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Bartonsville. Homeowners in the 18321 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.94%, while those in 18321 pay 0.94%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Monroe County. Understanding which part of Bartonsville you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Bartonsville homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the August 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Bartonsville, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Bartonsville's effective property tax rate to other cities in Pennsylvania and the median property tax rates in Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Bartonsville Tax Rate
0.94%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Monroe County Tax Rate
0.81%
Median Effective Pennsylvania Tax Rate
2.75%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Bartonsville, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18321 | 0.73% | 0.92% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 0.94% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Bartonsville, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
When examining property taxes in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. Monroe County estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices are sent in the spring each year and typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the season. Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill.
For example, the median home price in Bartonsville is $133,280, with a median tax bill of $1,172. The highest median home price is in 18321 at $133,280.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Bartonsville, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Source: Ownwell
$71,790
$490,800
$909,810
Median Bartonsville Market Value
$133,280
Median Monroe County Market Value
$137,990
Median Pennsylvania Market Value
$118,310
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Bartonsville, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18321 | $62,643 | $100,568 | $133,280 | $170,752 | $246,422 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Bartonsville, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Property tax bills in Bartonsville are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, not its market price. Assessors determine that value based on the property and comparable sales, and local taxing authorities set the rate used to fund services. For homeowners, the result is a bill that can change when assessments or tax rates change.
With a median home price of $133,280, Bartonsville homeowners often see bills that reflect how their property is classified and valued. The 25th percentile tax bill is $865, while the 75th percentile is $1,540 and the 90th percentile reaches $2,268. The median tax bill in ZIP code 18321 is $1,172.
Compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and the national median property tax bill of $2,400, Bartonsville’s bills are generally lower. That can be good news for homeowners, but even a modest increase in assessed value can raise the amount owed.
Median Bartonsville Tax Bill
$1,172
Median Monroe County Tax Bill
$1,126
Median Pennsylvania Tax Bill
$3,050
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Bartonsville, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18321 | $574 | $865 | $1,172 | $1,540 | $2,268 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | August 1 |
Links | |
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| Monroe Tax Assessor | |
| Website | agencies.monroecountypa.gov |