How much are property taxes in Binghamton, NY?
Homeowners in Binghamton, NY pay a median of $3,622 (±$265) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,874.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,358.
That is about 2.9% of the median home value of $124,800.
In Binghamton, the median real estate tax went from $3,034 in 2015–2019 to $3,622 in 2020–2024 (+19.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,622 (±$265)
- With a mortgage
- $3,874
- Without a mortgage
- $3,358
- Share of median value
- 2.9%
Real estate taxes in Binghamton against Broome County, its state and the nation
| Binghamton | Broome County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,622 (±$265) | $3,902 (±$112) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,874 (±$407) | $4,109 (±$136) | $6,954 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,358 (±$361) | $3,638 (±$166) | $5,990 (±$41) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $124,800 (±$6,966) | $154,900 (±$3,077) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
In Binghamton, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Broome County ($3,902).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Broome County, Binghamton ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 513 of 1,002.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Binghamton
The median tax ($3,622) is 2.9% of the median home value ($124,800).
Across Broome County the same ratio is 2.5%.
Across New York it is 1.6%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Binghamton have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,034 (±$123) | $3,622 (±$265) | +19.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $91,000 (±$4,570) | $124,800 (±$6,966) | +37.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,110 (±$39) | $1,301 (±$69) | +17.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Binghamton
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton | — | $3,622 (±$265) | — |
| Town of Dickinson (Broome County) | 2.0 mi | $3,523 (±$431) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Port Dickinson | 2.5 mi | $3,614 (±$328) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Johnson City | 3.2 mi | $3,982 (±$201) | Higher |
| Town of Binghamton | 4.6 mi | $4,791 (±$560) | Higher |
| Chenango Bridge | 5.5 mi | $3,661 (±$477) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Conklin | 5.7 mi | $3,096 (±$679) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Kirkwood | 5.7 mi | $3,262 (±$694) | Not measurably different |
| Endwell | 6.0 mi | $4,030 (±$319) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Johnson City, NY ($3,982), Town of Binghamton, NY ($4,791).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Broome County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Vestal | $4,907 (±$294) |
| 2 | Town of Binghamton | $4,791 (±$560) |
| 3 | Town of Union | $4,200 (±$148) |
| 4 | Town of Maine | $3,828 (±$824) |
| 5 | Town of Chenango | $3,700 (±$225) |
| 6 | Binghamton | $3,622 (±$265) |
| 7 | Town of Windsor | $3,616 (±$442) |
| 8 | Town of Dickinson (Broome County) | $3,523 (±$431) |
| 9 | Town of Sanford | $3,378 (±$445) |
| 10 | Town of Kirkwood | $3,262 (±$694) |
| 11 | Town of Nanticoke | $3,171 (±$674) |
| 12 | Town of Conklin | $3,096 (±$679) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Broome County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Binghamton
How much are property taxes in Binghamton?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Binghamton, NY is $3,622 (±$265) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Binghamton?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.9% of the median home value in Binghamton, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Binghamton gone up?
In Binghamton, the median real estate tax went from $3,034 in 2015–2019 to $3,622 in 2020–2024 (+19.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Binghamton higher than in Broome County?
In Binghamton, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Broome County ($3,902).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Binghamton city, Broome County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Binghamton city, Broome County, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Binghamton city, Broome County, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Binghamton city, Broome County, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Binghamton city, Broome County, New York
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Binghamton city, Broome County, New York (county subdivision:06607, in state:36 county:007).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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