How much are property taxes in Geneva (Ontario County), NY?
Homeowners in Geneva (Ontario County), NY pay a median of $4,294 (±$277) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,408.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,067.
That is about 2.6% of the median home value of $165,500.
In Geneva (Ontario County), the median real estate tax went from $3,204 in 2015–2019 to $4,294 in 2020–2024 (+34.0%).
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
- $4,294 (±$277)
- With a mortgage
- $4,408
- Without a mortgage
- $4,067
- Share of median value
- 2.6%
Real estate taxes in Geneva (Ontario County) against Ontario County, its state and the nation
| Geneva (Ontario County) | Ontario County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,294 (±$277) | $4,565 (±$127) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,408 (±$247) | $4,744 (±$163) | $6,954 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,067 (±$603) | $4,181 (±$233) | $5,990 (±$41) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $165,500 (±$11,550) | $222,900 (±$5,079) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
In Geneva (Ontario County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Ontario County ($4,565).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Ontario County, Geneva (Ontario County) ranks 7 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 347 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 Geneva (Ontario County)
The median tax ($4,294) is 2.6% of the median home value ($165,500).
Across Ontario 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 Geneva (Ontario County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,204 (±$234) | $4,294 (±$277) | +34.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $96,200 (±$3,269) | $165,500 (±$11,550) | +72.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,117 (±$77) | $1,421 (±$139) | +27.2% | 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 Geneva (Ontario County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva (Ontario County) | — | $4,294 (±$277) | — |
| Town of Geneva | 2.5 mi | $3,419 (±$1,168) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Seneca | 5.0 mi | $2,810 (±$489) | Lower |
| Town of Waterloo | 5.2 mi | $3,396 (±$172) | Lower |
| Town of Fayette | 6.7 mi | $3,814 (±$635) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Phelps | 7.0 mi | $3,932 (±$423) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Waterloo | 7.0 mi | $3,772 (±$156) | Lower |
| Village of Phelps | 7.4 mi | $3,931 (±$392) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Junius | 8.3 mi | $2,875 (±$470) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Seneca, NY ($2,810), Town of Waterloo, NY ($3,396), Village of Waterloo, NY ($3,772).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Ontario County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Victor | $7,325 (±$624) |
| 2 | Town of Canandaigua | $6,718 (±$614) |
| 3 | Canandaigua | $5,252 (±$490) |
| 4 | Town of East Bloomfield | $5,212 (±$914) |
| 5 | Town of South Bristol | $5,205 (±$691) |
| 6 | Town of West Bloomfield | $5,173 (±$964) |
| 7 | Geneva (Ontario County) | $4,294 (±$277) |
| 8 | Town of Farmington | $4,247 (±$408) |
| 9 | Town of Bristol | $4,208 (±$851) |
| 10 | Town of Hopewell | $4,094 (±$1,108) |
| 11 | Town of Phelps | $3,932 (±$423) |
| 12 | Town of Manchester | $3,753 (±$240) |
| 13 | Town of Canadice | $3,684 (±$356) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Ontario 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 Geneva (Ontario County)
How much are property taxes in Geneva (Ontario County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Geneva (Ontario County), NY is $4,294 (±$277) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Geneva (Ontario County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.6% of the median home value in Geneva (Ontario County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Geneva (Ontario County) gone up?
In Geneva (Ontario County), the median real estate tax went from $3,204 in 2015–2019 to $4,294 in 2020–2024 (+34.0%).
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 Geneva (Ontario County) higher than in Ontario County?
In Geneva (Ontario County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Ontario County ($4,565).
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 — Geneva city, Ontario County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva city, Ontario County, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva city, Ontario County, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva city, Ontario County, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva city, Ontario 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 Geneva city, Ontario County, New York (county subdivision:28640, in state:36 county:069).
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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