Pennsylvania Mortgage Calculator
Estimate your monthly mortgage payment in Pennsylvania with state-specific property tax, insurance, and homestead data pre-loaded. Median home value in Pennsylvania is $290,000 with an effective property tax rate of 1.49%.
Mortgage Calculator
Estimate your monthly payment including taxes, insurance, and PMI.
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| Month | Payment | Principal | Interest | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | $17,596.80 | $2,593.14 | $15,003.66 | $229,406.86 |
| 1 | $1,466.40 | $209.73 | $1,256.67 | $231,790.27 |
| 2 | $1,466.40 | $210.87 | $1,255.53 | $231,579.40 |
| 3 | $1,466.40 | $212.01 | $1,254.39 | $231,367.39 |
| 4 | $1,466.40 | $213.16 | $1,253.24 | $231,154.23 |
| 5 | $1,466.40 | $214.31 | $1,252.09 | $230,939.92 |
| 6 | $1,466.40 | $215.48 | $1,250.92 | $230,724.44 |
| 7 | $1,466.40 | $216.64 | $1,249.76 | $230,507.80 |
| 8 | $1,466.40 | $217.82 | $1,248.58 | $230,289.98 |
| 9 | $1,466.40 | $219.00 | $1,247.40 | $230,070.98 |
| 10 | $1,466.40 | $220.18 | $1,246.22 | $229,850.80 |
| 11 | $1,466.40 | $221.37 | $1,245.03 | $229,629.43 |
| 12 | $1,466.40 | $222.57 | $1,243.83 | $229,406.86 |
Year 2 | $17,596.80 | $2,766.82 | $14,829.98 | $226,640.04 |
Year 3 | $17,596.80 | $2,952.11 | $14,644.69 | $223,687.93 |
Year 4 | $17,596.80 | $3,149.82 | $14,446.98 | $220,538.11 |
Year 5 | $17,596.80 | $3,360.77 | $14,236.03 | $217,177.34 |
What is a Mortgage Calculator?
A mortgage calculator helps you estimate your total monthly housing payment, including principal, interest, property taxes, home insurance, and private mortgage insurance (PMI). This gives you a complete picture of what homeownership will cost each month.
Unlike a simple loan calculator, a mortgage calculator accounts for additional costs that come with buying a home. Property taxes and insurance are typically required by lenders to be included in your monthly payment through an escrow account.
All calculations happen in your browser. No financial data is sent to any server, so your information stays completely private.
Pennsylvania Housing Snapshot
| Median Home Value | $290,000 |
| Effective Property Tax Rate | 1.49% |
| Estimated Annual Property Tax | $4,321 |
| State Income Tax | Flat 3.07% |
| Homestead Exemption | Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion varies by school district (typically $30,000 to $45,000) |
| Avg Homeowners Insurance | $1,180/yr |
| Transfer & Recording Taxes | Real estate transfer tax 2% combined (1% state, 1% local); Philadelphia 4.278% local + 1% state |
What Makes Buying in Pennsylvania Different
Pennsylvania has one of the lower state income tax rates in the country at a flat 3.07%, but property tax is on the high side at 1.49% effective, with significant variation by school district. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are the two major markets, both relatively affordable at $245,000 and $215,000 median respectively. Real estate transfer tax is unusually high in Philadelphia: the city imposes a 4.278% local rate plus 1% state, for a combined 5.278% transaction tax (split between buyer and seller in most negotiations, though customary practice varies by neighborhood). This makes Philadelphia one of the most expensive US cities for real estate transaction costs. The Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion provides school district property tax reductions that vary by district, typically $30,000 to $45,000 in assessed value removed. Insurance is reasonable at $1,180 per year. Pennsylvania has unusual school district structure with local school taxes often higher than the municipal portion of property tax bills, particularly in suburban Philadelphia counties.
Top Cities in Pennsylvania
| City | Median Home Value |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $245,000 |
| Pittsburgh | $215,000 |
| Allentown | $245,000 |
| Erie | $175,000 |
| Reading | $175,000 |
Philadelphia imposes a 4.278% local real estate transfer tax (3.278% city plus 1% school district), on top of the 1% state portion, for a combined 5.278% transaction tax. This is among the highest in the US. Custom typically splits the tax between buyer and seller, but the split is negotiable in the purchase agreement. On a $250,000 Philadelphia home, total transfer tax is $13,195. Pittsburgh, by contrast, has only the standard 1% state + 1% local for 2% total.
School districts can opt to reduce the assessed value of owner-occupied primary residences for school property tax purposes. The exclusion amount varies by district but typically ranges from $30,000 to $45,000. Apply with your local county or school district. This is in addition to any local-government property tax breaks; effects vary widely across Pennsylvania's 500+ school districts.
Pennsylvania does not tax retirement income (Social Security, traditional IRA/401(k) distributions, pensions) at the state level, making it one of the most retirement-friendly states for income tax. However, property taxes and Philadelphia-specific transfer costs offset some of this for new buyers. Many retirees relocate to less-taxed counties or downsize to manage property tax bills.
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