How much are property taxes in Ridge, NY?
Homeowners in Ridge, NY pay a median of $7,624 (±$572) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $9,395.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,138.
That is about 1.8% of the median home value of $424,800.
In Ridge, the median real estate tax went from $6,895 in 2015–2019 to $7,624 in 2020–2024 (+10.6%).
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
- $7,624 (±$572)
- With a mortgage
- $9,395
- Without a mortgage
- $6,138
- Share of median value
- 1.8%
Real estate taxes in Ridge against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Ridge | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,624 (±$572) | $10,000 or more | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $9,395 (±$572) | $10,000 or more | $6,954 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,138 (±$564) | $10,000 or more | $5,990 (±$41) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $424,800 (±$22,123) | $578,400 (±$2,887) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
In Ridge, the median real estate tax is higher than in New York ($6,582).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Suffolk County, Ridge ranks 94 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 221 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 Ridge
The median tax ($7,624) is 1.8% of the median home value ($424,800).
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 Ridge have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,895 (±$639) | $7,624 (±$572) | +10.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $298,600 (±$13,933) | $424,800 (±$22,123) | +42.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,589 (±$130) | $2,872 (±$168) | +10.9% | 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 Ridge
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge | — | $7,624 (±$572) | — |
| East Shoreham | 3.3 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Middle Island | 3.5 mi | $8,034 (±$847) | Not measurably different |
| Rocky Point | 3.6 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Village of Shoreham | 3.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Gordon Heights | 4.9 mi | $9,120 (±$556) | Higher |
| Wading River | 5.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Yaphank | 5.6 mi | $8,145 (±$1,183) | Not measurably different |
| Manorville | 5.9 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gordon Heights, NY ($9,120).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Shinnecock Hills | $8,370 (±$1,423) |
| 89 | Yaphank | $8,145 (±$1,183) |
| 90 | Middle Island | $8,034 (±$847) |
| 91 | Mastic Beach | $8,027 (±$526) |
| 92 | Southold (community) | $7,964 (±$789) |
| 93 | North Bellport | $7,777 (±$581) |
| 94 | Ridge | $7,624 (±$572) |
| 95 | Mattituck | $7,608 (±$1,377) |
| 96 | Springs | $7,318 (±$501) |
| 97 | Shelter Island Heights | $7,133 (±$2,122) |
| 98 | Bridgehampton | $6,984 (±$2,183) |
| 99 | Tuckahoe (community) | $6,846 (±$2,081) |
| 100 | Westhampton | $6,845 (±$630) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ridge 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 Brookhaven, 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 Ridge
How much are property taxes in Ridge?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Ridge, NY is $7,624 (±$572) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Ridge?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.8% of the median home value in Ridge, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Ridge gone up?
In Ridge, the median real estate tax went from $6,895 in 2015–2019 to $7,624 in 2020–2024 (+10.6%).
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 Ridge higher than in Suffolk County?
In Ridge, the median real estate tax is 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 — Ridge CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge CDP, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge CDP, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge CDP, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge 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 Ridge CDP, New York (place:61665, 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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