How much are property taxes in Highland-on-the-Lake, NY?
Homeowners in Highland-on-the-Lake, NY pay a median of $3,974 (±$708) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,787.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,590.
That is about 2.1% of the median home value of $186,300.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,974 (±$708)
- With a mortgage
- $4,787
- Without a mortgage
- $3,590
- Share of median value
- 2.1%
Real estate taxes in Highland-on-the-Lake against Erie County, its state and the nation
| Highland-on-the-Lake | Erie County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,974 (±$708) | $4,622 (±$53) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,787 (±$1,347) | $4,915 (±$69) | $6,954 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,590 (±$552) | $4,205 (±$92) | $5,990 (±$41) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $186,300 (±$12,267) | $233,800 (±$1,649) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
In Highland-on-the-Lake, 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, Highland-on-the-Lake ranks 17 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 360 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 Highland-on-the-Lake
The median tax ($3,974) is 2.1% of the median home value ($186,300).
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.
Median real estate taxes in places near Highland-on-the-Lake
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland-on-the-Lake | — | $3,974 (±$708) | — |
| Angola on the Lake | 4.8 mi | $4,694 (±$1,000) | Not measurably different |
| Wanakah | 5.0 mi | $4,520 (±$828) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Angola | 5.0 mi | $5,234 (±$619) | Higher |
| Eden (community) | 5.3 mi | $5,712 (±$442) | Higher |
| Town of Eden | 6.0 mi | $5,680 (±$308) | Higher |
| Town of Hamburg | 6.9 mi | $5,679 (±$146) | Higher |
| Lake Erie Beach | 7.3 mi | $3,914 (±$468) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Hamburg | 7.6 mi | $6,833 (±$347) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Angola, NY ($5,234), Eden (community), NY ($5,712), Town of Eden, NY ($5,680).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 of 18 places in Erie County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Highland-on-the-Lake 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 Evans, 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 Highland-on-the-Lake
How much are property taxes in Highland-on-the-Lake?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Highland-on-the-Lake, NY is $3,974 (±$708) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Highland-on-the-Lake?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.1% of the median home value in Highland-on-the-Lake, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Highland-on-the-Lake higher than in Erie County?
In Highland-on-the-Lake, 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 — Highland-on-the-Lake CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland-on-the-Lake CDP, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland-on-the-Lake CDP, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland-on-the-Lake CDP, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland-on-the-Lake 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 Highland-on-the-Lake CDP, New York (place:34528, 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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