How much are property taxes in Firthcliffe, NY?
Homeowners in Firthcliffe, NY pay a median of $8,823 (±$992) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,864.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $8,760.
That is about 2.2% of the median home value of $407,400.
In Firthcliffe, the median real estate tax went from $8,847 in 2015–2019 to $8,823 in 2020–2024 (−0.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $8,823 (±$992)
- With a mortgage
- $8,864
- Without a mortgage
- $8,760
- Share of median value
- 2.2%
Real estate taxes in Firthcliffe against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Firthcliffe | Orange County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,823 (±$992) | $8,494 (±$149) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,864 (±$1,477) | $8,877 (±$159) | $6,954 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $8,760 (±$1,255) | $7,529 (±$328) | $5,990 (±$41) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $407,400 (±$66,296) | $387,900 (±$4,133) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
In Firthcliffe, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Orange County ($8,494).
It is also higher than in New York ($6,582).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Orange County, Firthcliffe ranks 4 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 198 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 Firthcliffe
The median tax ($8,823) is 2.2% of the median home value ($407,400).
Across Orange County the same ratio is 2.2%.
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 Firthcliffe have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,847 (±$1,246) | $8,823 (±$992) | −0.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $293,200 (±$20,931) | $407,400 (±$66,296) | +38.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,858 (±$301) | $2,772 (±$209) | −3.0% | Down 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 Firthcliffe
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firthcliffe | — | $8,823 (±$992) | — |
| Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson | 1.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Vails Gate | 1.6 mi | $4,705 (±$989) | Lower |
| New Windsor (community) | 1.9 mi | $7,008 (±$894) | Lower |
| Newburgh | 4.3 mi | $6,949 (±$841) | Lower |
| Village of Cold Spring | 4.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Village of Nelsonville | 4.4 mi | $9,010 (±$673) | Not measurably different |
| Town of New Windsor | 4.6 mi | $8,249 (±$477) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Dam Lake | 4.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vails Gate, NY ($4,705), New Windsor (community), NY ($7,008), Newburgh, NY ($6,949).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Beaver Dam Lake | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Fort Montgomery | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Walton Park | $10,000 or more |
| 4 | Firthcliffe | $8,823 (±$992) |
| 5 | New Windsor (community) | $7,008 (±$894) |
| 6 | Scotchtown | $6,919 (±$531) |
| 7 | Balmville | $6,495 (±$988) |
| 8 | Washington Heights | $6,425 (±$1,495) |
| 9 | Orange Lake | $6,356 (±$416) |
| 10 | Gardnertown | $6,087 (±$393) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Orange County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Firthcliffe 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 Cornwall, 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 Firthcliffe
How much are property taxes in Firthcliffe?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Firthcliffe, NY is $8,823 (±$992) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Firthcliffe?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.2% of the median home value in Firthcliffe, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Firthcliffe gone up?
In Firthcliffe, the median real estate tax went from $8,847 in 2015–2019 to $8,823 in 2020–2024 (−0.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Firthcliffe higher than in Orange County?
In Firthcliffe, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Orange County ($8,494).
It is also higher 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 — Firthcliffe CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Firthcliffe CDP, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Firthcliffe CDP, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Firthcliffe CDP, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Firthcliffe 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 Firthcliffe CDP, New York (place:25857, 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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