14215 Property Tax Rate

Buffalo, New York · Part of Erie County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.24%

75.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,272

$106/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,272

Monthly

$106

Eff. Rate

1.24%

vs. New York Avg75.8% below
vs. National Avg52.7% below

How ZIP 14215 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 14215$1,272
New York Average$5,252
National Average$2,690

ZIP 14215

1.24%

Effective rate

New York Avg

1.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in New York

0.32%state avg 1.85%7.99%

Lower than 79% of ZIP codes in New York(21th percentile, 1,598 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 14215

Property owners in ZIP code 14215 (Buffalo, New York) pay a median of $1,272/year in property taxes on homes valued at $102,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.24%, which is 33% below the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 14215 is approximately $106, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Erie County. This is $3,980 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 14215 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 10017 (1.24%) and 13679 (1.24%).

In Buffalo, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $43,326, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

If you're considering purchasing a home in 14215, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Erie County's tax assessor directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 14215?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 14215 (Buffalo, NY) is 1.24%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Buffalo, NY (14215)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 14215 is $1,272. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 14215 compare to the New York average?
ZIP code 14215's effective tax rate of 1.24% is lower than the New York state average of 1.85%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,272, compared to the state average of $5,252.
What is the median home value in ZIP 14215?
The median home value in ZIP code 14215 (Buffalo, NY) is $102,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 14215 in?
ZIP code 14215 is part of Erie County in New York. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in New York, visit the Erie County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$87. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 14215 is part of Erie County, New York. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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