13212 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 13212 (Syracuse, New York) pay a median of $4,114/year in property taxes on homes valued at $157,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.61%, which is 42% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 13212 is approximately $343, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Onondaga County. This is $1,138 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 13212 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 14533 (2.61%) and 14569 (2.61%).

In Syracuse, property taxes represent approximately 5.5% of the median household income of $74,931, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; Onondaga County is a high-rate jurisdiction where assessments are revalued periodically, and your purchase does not trigger an automatic reset. Enroll in STAR (School Tax Relief) immediately after closing if household income is ≤$500,000—this program saves Onondaga County homeowners $500–$900/year on school taxes through the Onondaga County Assessor. File by March 15 following your purchase and request a tentative assessment notice from the county to plan for potential increases.