How much are property taxes in North Tonawanda, NY?
Homeowners in North Tonawanda, NY pay a median of $4,636 (±$142) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,761.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,402.
That is about 2.4% of the median home value of $197,200.
In North Tonawanda, the median real estate tax went from $3,850 in 2015–2019 to $4,636 in 2020–2024 (+20.4%).
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
- $4,636 (±$142)
- With a mortgage
- $4,761
- Without a mortgage
- $4,402
- Share of median value
- 2.4%
Real estate taxes in North Tonawanda against Niagara County, its state and the nation
| North Tonawanda | Niagara County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,636 (±$142) | $4,155 (±$75) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,761 (±$198) | $4,515 (±$95) | $6,954 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,402 (±$228) | $3,702 (±$102) | $5,990 (±$41) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $197,200 (±$7,087) | $189,800 (±$4,741) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
In North Tonawanda, the median real estate tax is higher than in Niagara County ($4,155).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Niagara County, North Tonawanda ranks 6 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 280 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 North Tonawanda
The median tax ($4,636) is 2.4% of the median home value ($197,200).
Across Niagara 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 North Tonawanda have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,850 (±$103) | $4,636 (±$142) | +20.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $122,700 (±$3,754) | $197,200 (±$7,087) | +60.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,192 (±$29) | $1,462 (±$52) | +22.7% | 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 North Tonawanda
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda | — | $4,636 (±$142) | — |
| Tonawanda | 2.6 mi | $4,089 (±$285) | Lower |
| Town of Wheatfield | 3.2 mi | $5,735 (±$353) | Higher |
| Tonawanda Town | 4.4 mi | $4,380 (±$130) | Lower |
| Town of Tonawanda | 4.6 mi | $4,461 (±$107) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Grand Island | 5.1 mi | $5,850 (±$369) | Higher |
| Village of Kenmore | 5.8 mi | $4,687 (±$162) | Not measurably different |
| Grandyle Village | 5.9 mi | $4,305 (±$570) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Amherst | 6.3 mi | $5,935 (±$137) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tonawanda, NY ($4,089), Tonawanda Town, NY ($4,380).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Wheatfield, NY ($5,735), Town of Grand Island, NY ($5,850), Town of Amherst, NY ($5,935).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Niagara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Pendleton | $6,623 (±$1,463) |
| 2 | Town of Cambria | $5,796 (±$594) |
| 3 | Town of Wheatfield | $5,735 (±$353) |
| 4 | Town of Lockport | $5,484 (±$472) |
| 5 | Town of Lewiston | $4,983 (±$341) |
| 6 | North Tonawanda | $4,636 (±$142) |
| 7 | Tuscarora Nation Reservation | $4,536 (±$409) |
| 8 | Town of Wilson | $4,341 (±$407) |
| 9 | Town of Royalton | $4,153 (±$363) |
| 10 | Lockport | $4,022 (±$237) |
| 11 | Town of Porter | $3,944 (±$337) |
| 12 | Town of Newfane | $3,850 (±$302) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Niagara 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 North Tonawanda
How much are property taxes in North Tonawanda?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in North Tonawanda, NY is $4,636 (±$142) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in North Tonawanda?
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 North Tonawanda, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in North Tonawanda gone up?
In North Tonawanda, the median real estate tax went from $3,850 in 2015–2019 to $4,636 in 2020–2024 (+20.4%).
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 North Tonawanda higher than in Niagara County?
In North Tonawanda, the median real estate tax is higher than in Niagara County ($4,155).
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 — North Tonawanda city, Niagara County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Tonawanda city, Niagara County, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Tonawanda city, Niagara County, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Tonawanda city, Niagara County, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Tonawanda city, Niagara 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 North Tonawanda city, Niagara County, New York (county subdivision:53682, in state:36 county:063).
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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