How much are property taxes in Tonawanda Town, NY?
Homeowners in Tonawanda Town, NY pay a median of $4,380 (±$130) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,449.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,301.
That is about 2.0% of the median home value of $215,200.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,380 (±$130)
- With a mortgage
- $4,449
- Without a mortgage
- $4,301
- Share of median value
- 2.0%
Real estate taxes in Tonawanda Town against Erie County, its state and the nation
| Tonawanda Town | Erie County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,380 (±$130) | $4,622 (±$53) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,449 (±$202) | $4,915 (±$69) | $6,954 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,301 (±$141) | $4,205 (±$92) | $5,990 (±$41) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $215,200 (±$4,346) | $233,800 (±$1,649) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
In Tonawanda Town, the median real estate tax is lower than in 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, Tonawanda Town ranks 14 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 346 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 Tonawanda Town
The median tax ($4,380) is 2.0% of the median home value ($215,200).
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 Tonawanda Town
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda Town | — | $4,380 (±$130) | — |
| Village of Kenmore | 1.4 mi | $4,687 (±$162) | Higher |
| Tonawanda | 1.9 mi | $4,089 (±$285) | Not measurably different |
| Eggertsville | 3.7 mi | $4,540 (±$341) | Not measurably different |
| Grandyle Village | 4.0 mi | $4,305 (±$570) | Not measurably different |
| North Tonawanda | 4.4 mi | $4,636 (±$142) | Higher |
| Town of Grand Island | 4.9 mi | $5,850 (±$369) | Higher |
| Town of Amherst | 6.3 mi | $5,935 (±$137) | Higher |
| Buffalo | 6.5 mi | $1,622 (±$67) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Buffalo, NY ($1,622).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Kenmore, NY ($4,687), North Tonawanda, NY ($4,636), Town of Grand Island, NY ($5,850).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Town Line | $4,830 (±$592) |
| 9 | Billington Heights | $4,705 (±$839) |
| 10 | Angola on the Lake | $4,694 (±$1,000) |
| 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 11 of 18 places in Erie County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Tonawanda Town 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 Tonawanda, 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 Tonawanda Town
How much are property taxes in Tonawanda Town?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Tonawanda Town, NY is $4,380 (±$130) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Tonawanda Town?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.0% of the median home value in Tonawanda Town, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Tonawanda Town higher than in Erie County?
In Tonawanda Town, the median real estate tax is lower than in 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 — Tonawanda Town CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda Town CDP, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda Town CDP, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda Town CDP, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda Town 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 Tonawanda Town CDP, New York (place:75021, 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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