How much are property taxes in the Village of Canton, NY?
Homeowners in the Village of Canton, NY pay a median of $5,511 (±$790) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,522.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,495.
That is about 3.0% of the median home value of $183,800.
In the Village of Canton, the median real estate tax went from $5,627 in 2015–2019 to $5,511 in 2020–2024 (−2.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $5,511 (±$790)
- With a mortgage
- $5,522
- Without a mortgage
- $5,495
- Share of median value
- 3.0%
Real estate taxes in the Village of Canton against St. Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| Village of Canton | St. Lawrence County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,511 (±$790) | $2,844 (±$116) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,522 (±$1,091) | $3,391 (±$143) | $6,954 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,495 (±$1,325) | $2,308 (±$150) | $5,990 (±$41) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $183,800 (±$42,362) | $121,900 (±$3,410) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
In the Village of Canton, the median real estate tax is higher than in St. Lawrence County ($2,844).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In St. Lawrence County, the Village of Canton ranks 1 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 205 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 Canton
The median tax ($5,511) is 3.0% of the median home value ($183,800).
Across St. Lawrence 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 Canton have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,627 (±$497) | $5,511 (±$790) | −2.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $169,400 (±$12,828) | $183,800 (±$42,362) | +8.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,583 (±$166) | $1,761 (±$313) | +11.2% | 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 Canton
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Canton | — | $5,511 (±$790) | — |
| Town of Canton | 2.8 mi | $4,308 (±$662) | Lower |
| Village of Rensselaer Falls | 7.6 mi | $1,477 (±$682) | Lower |
| Town of Potsdam | 8.5 mi | $4,032 (±$353) | Lower |
| Town of Pierrepont | 9.1 mi | $2,898 (±$486) | Lower |
| Town of Lisbon | 9.6 mi | $3,137 (±$817) | Lower |
| Village of Potsdam | 10 mi | $4,986 (±$801) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Heuvelton | 12 mi | $2,879 (±$381) | Lower |
| Town of Madrid | 12 mi | $2,993 (±$605) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Canton, NY ($4,308), Village of Rensselaer Falls, NY ($1,477), Town of Potsdam, NY ($4,032).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across St. Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village of Canton | $5,511 (±$790) |
| 2 | Village of Potsdam | $4,986 (±$801) |
| 3 | Village of Waddington | $3,988 (±$1,439) |
| 4 | Village of Massena | $3,218 (±$334) |
| 5 | Village of Norwood | $3,117 (±$447) |
| 6 | Village of Heuvelton | $2,879 (±$381) |
| 7 | Village of Gouverneur | $2,711 (±$799) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in St. Lawrence 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 Village of Canton
How much are property taxes in the Village of Canton?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in the Village of Canton, NY is $5,511 (±$790) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in the Village of Canton?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 3.0% of the median home value in the Village of Canton, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in the Village of Canton gone up?
In the Village of Canton, the median real estate tax went from $5,627 in 2015–2019 to $5,511 in 2020–2024 (−2.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in the Village of Canton higher than in St. Lawrence County?
In the Village of Canton, the median real estate tax is higher than in St. Lawrence County ($2,844).
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 — Canton village, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton village, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton village, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton village, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton 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 Canton village, New York (place:12331, 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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