13734 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 13734 (Barton, New York) pay a median of $2,571/year in property taxes on homes valued at $134,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.91%, which is 4% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 13734 is approximately $214, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tioga County. This is $2,681 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 13734 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 14860 (1.91%) and 13476 (1.91%).

In Barton, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $66,343, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; your assessor determines when reassessment occurs and at what value. Tioga County offers the STAR (School Tax Relief) program for primary residences with household income up to $500,000, reducing school tax liability by $400–$900/year on average. Submit your STAR application to the Tioga County Assessor's office immediately after purchase; the deadline to apply for the current tax year is typically March 1.