New Census Housing Data Shows Where Property Taxes on Homeowners Are Highest September 12, 2007 Gerald Prante Gerald Prante This morning, the Tax Foundated updated the popular property taxes on owner-occupied housing tables by state and county for 2006. Here is a glimpse of the top 10 counties by two measures: (1) median real estate taxes paid (dollar value) and (2) median real estate taxes as a percentage of median home value. Once again, New Jersey and New York dominate the lists. Top 10 Counties in Median Real Estate Taxes Paid (high-population counties only), 2006 County State Median Real Estate Taxes Paid Hunterdon County NJ $7,999 Nassau County NY $7,706 Westchester County NY $7,626 Somerset County NJ $7,318 Bergen County NJ $7,237 Essex County NJ $7,148 Rockland County NY $7,041 Morris County NJ $6,852 Union County NJ $6,703 Passaic County NJ $6,663 Note: National median in 2006 was $1,742. Source: American Community Survey (Census Bureau) Top 10 Counties in Median Real Estate Taxes as a Percentage of Median Home Value (high-population counties only), 2006 County State Median Real Estate Taxes as a Percentage of Median Home Value Wayne County NY 2.94% Niagara County NY 2.91% Monroe County NY 2.83% Erie County NY 2.54% Fort Bend County TX 2.53% Chautauqua County NY 2.52% Onondaga County NY 2.50% Cayuga County NY 2.42% Chemung County NY 2.41% Schenectady County NY 2.39% Note: National percentage was 0.94%. Source: American Community Survey (Census Bureau) and Tax Foundation calculations Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Property Taxes
