Tax Rate Comparisons
Compare local tax rates across the municipalities in the greater West Chester area. All three layers of local taxation are included: property tax (county + municipal + school district millage), earned income tax (EIT), and local services tax (LST).
| Municipality | County Millage | Municipal Millage | School Millage | Total Millage | Effective Millage Rate | EIT Rate (Residents) | LST (flat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester Borough | 5.164 | 8.090 | 23.38 | 36.634 | 1.28% | 1.25% | $52 |
| East Goshen Township | 5.164 | 1.750 | 23.38 | 30.294 | 1.06% | 1.00% | $52 |
| West Goshen Township | 5.164 | 2.000 | 23.38 | 30.544 | 1.07% | 1.00% | $52 |
| East Bradford Township | 5.164 | 2.250 | 23.38 | 30.794 | 1.08% | 1.25% | $52 |
| West Whiteland Township | 5.164 | 2.000 | 23.38 | 30.544 | 1.07% | 1.00% | $52 |
| Westtown Township | 5.164 | 3.920 | 23.38 | 32.464 | 1.14% | 1.08% | $52 |
| Thornbury Twp (Chester Co.) | 5.164 | 0.995 | 23.38 | 29.539 | 1.03% | 1.00% | $52 |
| Thornbury Twp (Delaware Co.) | 3.873 | 0.000† | 11.36 | 15.233 | 1.29% | 1.00% | $52 |
Effective Rate = Total Combined Millage × County Assessment Ratio ÷ 1,000. Chester County assesses property at approximately 35% of market value; Delaware County at approximately 85%. This rate allows for a more accurate comparison of property tax burden across county lines.
† Thornbury Township (Delaware Co.) levies no municipal property tax.
Chester County offers a Homestead Exclusion that reduces the assessed value of primary residences for school tax purposes. Qualifying properties may have a lower WCASD tax bill than shown.
Effective Millage Rate (% of Market Value)
Total millage × county assessment ratio ÷ 1,000. Accounts for the difference in assessment ratios between Chester Co. (35%) and Delaware Co. (85%).
Tax rates change annually and this page may not reflect the most current figures. If you notice a discrepancy, please contact us at hello@westchesterbythenumbers.com — we appreciate the help keeping this accurate. Always verify current rates directly with the taxing authority before relying on this information for any purpose.