Caernarvon, PA town hall & government
Caernarvon spent $3.6 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $849 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Caernarvon's government.
Where Caernarvon's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Income taxes 25%
- Property taxes 25%
- Other taxes & licenses 16%
- Fees & charges 10%
- Interest, fines & other 9%
- From the state 8%
- From the federal government 6%
- From other local governments 1%
Who works for Caernarvon
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Caernarvon didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Twin Valley School District
Caernarvon's K–12 school district, shared with Elverson, Honey Brook, Honey Brook, New Morgan, Robeson and West Nantmeal. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Pennsylvania districts overall: 55% local, 37% state, 8% federal
- Local 69%
- State 25%
- Federal 6%
Of the $19,924 per pupil, $12,471 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Caernarvon kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Caernarvon pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Caernarvon's government
Who represents Caernarvon
Caernarvon is represented in Congress by Senators John Fetterman and David McCormick and Representative Chrissy Houlahan. Josh Shapiro is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.