How much are property taxes in the Village of Rensselaer Falls, NY?
Homeowners in the Village of Rensselaer Falls, NY pay a median of $1,477 (±$682) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,906.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,323.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $87,100.
In the Village of Rensselaer Falls, the median real estate tax went from $1,534 in 2015–2019 to $1,477 in 2020–2024 (−3.7%).
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
- $1,477 (±$682)
- With a mortgage
- $1,906
- Without a mortgage
- $1,323
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in the Village of Rensselaer Falls against St. Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| Village of Rensselaer Falls | St. Lawrence County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,477 (±$682) | $2,844 (±$116) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,906 (±$1,310) | $3,391 (±$143) | $6,954 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,323 (±$748) | $2,308 (±$150) | $5,990 (±$41) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $87,100 (±$24,628) | $121,900 (±$3,410) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
In the Village of Rensselaer Falls, the median real estate tax is lower than in St. Lawrence County ($2,844).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In St. Lawrence County, the Village of Rensselaer Falls ranks 9 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 529 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 Rensselaer Falls
The median tax ($1,477) is 1.7% of the median home value ($87,100).
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 Rensselaer Falls have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,534 (±$357) | $1,477 (±$682) | −3.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $84,500 (±$9,785) | $87,100 (±$24,628) | +3.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $868 (±$82) | $1,080 (±$337) | +24.4% | 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 Rensselaer Falls
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Rensselaer Falls | — | $1,477 (±$682) | — |
| Village of Heuvelton | 4.3 mi | $2,879 (±$381) | Higher |
| Town of Canton | 5.5 mi | $4,308 (±$662) | Higher |
| Town of De Peyster | 7.2 mi | $2,125 (±$576) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lisbon | 7.3 mi | $3,137 (±$817) | Higher |
| Village of Canton | 7.6 mi | $5,511 (±$790) | Higher |
| Town of De Kalb | 8.3 mi | $1,816 (±$501) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oswegatchie | 8.8 mi | $2,307 (±$385) | Higher |
| Ogdensburg | 11 mi | $2,644 (±$261) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Heuvelton, NY ($2,879), Town of Canton, NY ($4,308), Town of Lisbon, NY ($3,137).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 8 | Village of Hammond | $1,760 (±$182) |
| 9 | Village of Rensselaer Falls | $1,477 (±$682) |
| 10 | Village of Richville | $1,311 (±$157) |
Showing 8 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 Rensselaer Falls
How much are property taxes in the Village of Rensselaer Falls?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in the Village of Rensselaer Falls, NY is $1,477 (±$682) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in the Village of Rensselaer Falls?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.7% of the median home value in the Village of Rensselaer Falls, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in the Village of Rensselaer Falls gone up?
In the Village of Rensselaer Falls, the median real estate tax went from $1,534 in 2015–2019 to $1,477 in 2020–2024 (−3.7%).
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 Rensselaer Falls higher than in St. Lawrence County?
In the Village of Rensselaer Falls, the median real estate tax is lower than in St. Lawrence County ($2,844).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rensselaer Falls village, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rensselaer Falls village, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rensselaer Falls village, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rensselaer Falls village, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rensselaer Falls 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 Rensselaer Falls village, New York (place:61159, 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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