How much are property taxes in Sparrow Bush, NY?
Homeowners in Sparrow Bush, NY pay a median of $3,770 (±$936) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,821.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,750.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $240,000.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,770 (±$936)
- With a mortgage
- $3,821
- Without a mortgage
- $3,750
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Sparrow Bush against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Sparrow Bush | Orange County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,770 (±$936) | $8,494 (±$149) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,821 (±$2,771) | $8,877 (±$159) | $6,954 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,750 (±$682) | $7,529 (±$328) | $5,990 (±$41) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $240,000 (±$47,951) | $387,900 (±$4,133) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
In Sparrow Bush, the median real estate tax is lower than in Orange County ($8,494).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Orange County, Sparrow Bush ranks 14 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 366 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 Sparrow Bush
The median tax ($3,770) is 1.6% of the median home value ($240,000).
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.
Median real estate taxes in places near Sparrow Bush
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparrow Bush | — | $3,770 (±$936) | — |
| Port Jervis | 1.8 mi | $5,339 (±$920) | Higher |
| Matamoras | 2.4 mi | $4,164 (±$616) | Not measurably different |
| Westfall Township | 3.4 mi | $3,874 (±$685) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Greenville (Orange County) | 6.0 mi | $7,979 (±$713) | Higher |
| Milford | 7.2 mi | $5,914 (±$464) | Higher |
| Milford Township (Pike County) | 7.2 mi | $5,345 (±$484) | Higher |
| Town of Lumberland | 8.3 mi | $5,123 (±$701) | Higher |
| Montague Township | 8.4 mi | $5,858 (±$522) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Port Jervis, NY ($5,339), Town of Greenville (Orange County), NY ($7,979), Milford, PA ($5,914).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Washington Heights | $6,425 (±$1,495) |
| 9 | Orange Lake | $6,356 (±$416) |
| 10 | Gardnertown | $6,087 (±$393) |
| 11 | Mechanicstown | $5,756 (±$423) |
| 12 | Pine Bush | $5,605 (±$713) |
| 13 | Vails Gate | $4,705 (±$989) |
| 14 | Sparrow Bush | $3,770 (±$936) |
| 15 | Mountain Lodge Park | $3,179 (±$855) |
Showing 8 of 15 places in Orange County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sparrow Bush 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 Deerpark, 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 Sparrow Bush
How much are property taxes in Sparrow Bush?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Sparrow Bush, NY is $3,770 (±$936) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Sparrow Bush?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.6% of the median home value in Sparrow Bush, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Sparrow Bush higher than in Orange County?
In Sparrow Bush, the median real estate tax is lower than in Orange County ($8,494).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparrow Bush CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparrow Bush CDP, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparrow Bush CDP, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparrow Bush CDP, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparrow Bush 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 Sparrow Bush CDP, New York (place:70090, 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.
The API needs a free key.
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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