Average Effective Tax Rates

What does this measure?

This indicator measures the average effective property tax rates for towns, cities, and villages in Orange County for the years 2006, 2010, 2013, and 2025. An effective property tax rate is the average percentage property value that is actually paid in taxes, after accounting for deductions, exemptions, and credits. It is calculated by dividing the total annual property tax bill by the property’s market value.

Summary Statement

The data shows that effective tax rates have generally increased across nearly all Orange County municipalities between 2006 and 2025, with the most significant escalation in the towns of Chester, Cornwall, and Montgomery. A few areas, including Blooming Grove and Monroe, show more moderate changes, suggesting relative stability in local tax pressures. The overall trend points to a steady rise in property tax burdens over the past two decades.

Source

Office of NYS Comptroller: https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/real-property-tax-levies-taxable-full-value-and-full-value-tax-rates?utm_source=chatgpt.com