14437 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 14437 (Dansville, New York) pay a median of $3,312/year in property taxes on homes valued at $119,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.78%, which is 50% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 14437 is approximately $276, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Livingston County. This is $1,940 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 14437 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 14770 (2.78%) and 12586 (2.78%).

In Dansville, property taxes represent approximately 5.1% of the median household income of $64,807, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; Livingston County towns conduct reassessments on their own schedules, typically every 4–8 years. Livingston County homebuyers with primary residences and household income under $500,000 should immediately apply for STAR (School Tax Relief), which exempts a portion of assessed value from school taxes — saving $400–$900/year depending on home value. File your STAR application with the Livingston County Assessor's office by March 1 to activate the exemption.