How much are property taxes in the Village of Afton, NY?
Homeowners in the Village of Afton, NY pay a median of $3,641 (±$388) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,179.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,298.
That is about 3.1% of the median home value of $115,600.
In the Village of Afton, the median real estate tax went from $2,618 in 2015–2019 to $3,641 in 2020–2024 (+39.1%).
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
- $3,641 (±$388)
- With a mortgage
- $4,179
- Without a mortgage
- $3,298
- Share of median value
- 3.1%
Real estate taxes in the Village of Afton against Chenango County, its state and the nation
| Village of Afton | Chenango County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,641 (±$388) | $3,120 (±$153) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,179 (±$505) | $3,585 (±$199) | $6,954 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,298 (±$640) | $2,677 (±$168) | $5,990 (±$41) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $115,600 (±$16,960) | $137,900 (±$8,613) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
In the Village of Afton, the median real estate tax is higher than in Chenango County ($3,120).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Chenango County, the Village of Afton ranks 3 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 345 of 530.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in the Village of Afton
The median tax ($3,641) is 3.1% of the median home value ($115,600).
Across Chenango County the same ratio is 2.3%.
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 the Village of Afton have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,618 (±$272) | $3,641 (±$388) | +39.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $88,300 (±$8,024) | $115,600 (±$16,960) | +30.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,203 (±$83) | $1,429 (±$160) | +18.8% | 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 the Village of Afton
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Afton | — | $3,641 (±$388) | — |
| Town of Afton | 0.2 mi | $3,395 (±$282) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bainbridge | 5.3 mi | $3,712 (±$552) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Bainbridge | 5.5 mi | $3,720 (±$556) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Coventry | 6.8 mi | $2,833 (±$274) | Lower |
| Town of Colesville | 7.3 mi | $2,638 (±$516) | Lower |
| Village of Sidney | 8.5 mi | $3,495 (±$405) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sanford | 9.5 mi | $3,378 (±$445) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Masonville | 9.6 mi | $2,696 (±$709) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Coventry, NY ($2,833), Town of Colesville, NY ($2,638), Town of Masonville, NY ($2,696).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Chenango County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village of Greene | $4,000 (±$397) |
| 2 | Village of Bainbridge | $3,720 (±$556) |
| 3 | Village of Afton | $3,641 (±$388) |
| 4 | Village of Sherburne | $3,559 (±$261) |
| 5 | Village of Oxford | $3,130 (±$564) |
| 6 | Village of New Berlin | $3,007 (±$1,218) |
| 7 | Village of Smyrna | $2,000 (±$539) |
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 Village of Afton
How much are property taxes in the Village of Afton?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in the Village of Afton, NY is $3,641 (±$388) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in the Village of Afton?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 3.1% of the median home value in the Village of Afton, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in the Village of Afton gone up?
In the Village of Afton, the median real estate tax went from $2,618 in 2015–2019 to $3,641 in 2020–2024 (+39.1%).
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 the Village of Afton higher than in Chenango County?
In the Village of Afton, the median real estate tax is higher than in Chenango County ($3,120).
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 — Afton village, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Afton village, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Afton village, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Afton village, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Afton village, 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 Afton village, New York (place:00342, 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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