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The true cost of owning a home in Pennsylvania includes property tax at 1.49%, homeowners insurance averaging $1,300/year, transfer tax, plus PMI if your down payment is under 20 percent.

Current 30 year fixed, conventional: 6.85% · as of October 10, 2026

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State median: $255,000
 
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Live FRED 30yr fixed: 6.85%

Monthly extras

Pennsylvania average: 1.49%
State average: $1,300/yr
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Loan summary

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At closing

Pennsylvania closing costs

Pennsylvania charges a real estate transfer tax of about 2.000% of the sale price, typically paid by the split.

1% state + 1% local (Philadelphia 3.278% combined)

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