14481 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 14481 (Leicester, New York) pay a median of $3,747/year in property taxes on homes valued at $153,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.44%, which is 32% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 14481 is approximately $312, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Livingston County. This is $1,505 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 14481 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 13421 (2.44%) and 14172 (2.44%).

In Leicester, property taxes represent approximately 4.9% of the median household income of $76,154, 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.