How much are property taxes in Cheektowaga (community), NY?
Homeowners in Cheektowaga (community), NY pay a median of $4,513 (±$100) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,696.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,225.
That is about 2.4% of the median home value of $185,500.
In Cheektowaga (community), the median real estate tax went from $3,617 in 2015–2019 to $4,513 in 2020–2024 (+24.8%).
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
- $4,513 (±$100)
- With a mortgage
- $4,696
- Without a mortgage
- $4,225
- Share of median value
- 2.4%
Real estate taxes in Cheektowaga (community) against Erie County, its state and the nation
| Cheektowaga (community) | Erie County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,513 (±$100) | $4,622 (±$53) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,696 (±$119) | $4,915 (±$69) | $6,954 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,225 (±$146) | $4,205 (±$92) | $5,990 (±$41) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $185,500 (±$4,542) | $233,800 (±$1,649) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
In Cheektowaga (community), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Erie County ($4,622).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Erie County, Cheektowaga (community) ranks 13 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 337 of 405.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Cheektowaga (community)
The median tax ($4,513) is 2.4% of the median home value ($185,500).
Across Erie County the same ratio is 2.0%.
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 Cheektowaga (community) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,617 (±$67) | $4,513 (±$100) | +24.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $114,100 (±$1,563) | $185,500 (±$4,542) | +62.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,135 (±$19) | $1,398 (±$29) | +23.2% | 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 Cheektowaga (community)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheektowaga (community) | — | $4,513 (±$100) | — |
| Village of Depew | 2.4 mi | $5,458 (±$202) | Higher |
| Village of Sloan | 2.4 mi | $4,513 (±$443) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Williamsville | 3.4 mi | $6,436 (±$499) | Higher |
| Village of Lancaster | 4.2 mi | $4,932 (±$331) | Higher |
| Eggertsville | 4.9 mi | $4,540 (±$341) | Not measurably different |
| West Seneca (community) | 4.9 mi | $5,199 (±$208) | Higher |
| Town of West Seneca | 4.9 mi | $5,199 (±$208) | Higher |
| Buffalo | 5.6 mi | $1,622 (±$67) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Buffalo, NY ($1,622).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Depew, NY ($5,458), Village of Williamsville, NY ($6,436), Village of Lancaster, NY ($4,932).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | North Boston | $4,899 (±$928) |
| 8 | Town Line | $4,830 (±$592) |
| 9 | Billington Heights | $4,705 (±$839) |
| 10 | Angola on the Lake | $4,694 (±$1,000) |
| 11 | Eggertsville | $4,540 (±$341) |
| 12 | Wanakah | $4,520 (±$828) |
| 13 | Cheektowaga (community) | $4,513 (±$100) |
| 14 | Tonawanda Town | $4,380 (±$130) |
| 15 | Grandyle Village | $4,305 (±$570) |
| 16 | Holland (community) | $4,070 (±$923) |
| 17 | Highland-on-the-Lake | $3,974 (±$708) |
| 18 | Lake Erie Beach | $3,914 (±$468) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Erie County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Cheektowaga (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Cheektowaga, whose figures include it.
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 Cheektowaga (community)
How much are property taxes in Cheektowaga (community)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Cheektowaga (community), NY is $4,513 (±$100) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Cheektowaga (community)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.4% of the median home value in Cheektowaga (community), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Cheektowaga (community) gone up?
In Cheektowaga (community), the median real estate tax went from $3,617 in 2015–2019 to $4,513 in 2020–2024 (+24.8%).
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 Cheektowaga (community) higher than in Erie County?
In Cheektowaga (community), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Erie County ($4,622).
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 — Cheektowaga CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheektowaga CDP, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheektowaga CDP, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheektowaga CDP, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheektowaga CDP, 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 Cheektowaga CDP, New York (place:15000, in state:36).
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.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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