Mountain Top property tax, in one number.
The typical Mountain Top homeowner pays $3,662 a year on a $297,700 home. That's below the Luzerne County rate (1.45%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxMountain Top at a glance
Mountain Top is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Luzerne County. Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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Enter a home value to see a typical yearly bill at Mountain Top's average effective rate, or pick another area.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $3,850, versus $3,228 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 3.3% of the median household income of $109,535.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Luzerne County
Mountain Top compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Top | $3,662 | $297,700 | 1.23% |
| Luzerne County | $2,530 | $174,100 | 1.45% |
| Pennsylvania | $3,311 | $254,500 | 1.30% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Luzerne County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Luzerne County1.45% · $2,530
- Wilkes-Barre1.78% · $2,083
- Nanticoke1.64% · $1,775
- Kingston1.52% · $2,628
- Hazleton1.25% · $1,899
- Monroe County1.66% · $4,447
- Lackawanna County1.49% · $3,012
- Carbon County1.46% · $3,088
- Schuylkill County1.40% · $2,140
- Wyoming County1.31% · $2,817
- Columbia County1.11% · $2,286
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Mountain Top?
The effective rate is about 1.23%. The median homeowner pays $3,662 a year on a home worth a median $297,700 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Mountain Top?
About $3,690 a year, or roughly $308 a month, at Mountain Top's average effective rate of 1.23%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessment office, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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