Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania — Tax Burden

What is the tax burden in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania has a total tax burden of 9.64%, ranking #3852 nationally. Property tax rate: 2.12%, state income tax: 3.070%, sales tax: 6.34%. Median household income is $46,597.
Source: US Census ACS, 2022

Ranked #3852 nationally for total tax burden among 6,688+ US cities.

Total Tax Burden
9.64%
Rank: 3852nd nationally
Property Tax Rate
2.12%
Rank: 697th nationally
Income Tax Rate
3.070%
Pennsylvania state rate
Sales Tax Rate
6.34%
State + local combined

Tax Burden Breakdown

Property (46%)Income (32%)Sales (22%)
Median Income: $46,597
Median Home Value: $98,200
Median Property Tax: $2,086/yr
Population: 44,123