14787 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 14787 (Westfield, New York) pay a median of $2,866/year in property taxes on homes valued at $116,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.47%, which is 34% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 14787 is approximately $239, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Chautauqua County. This is $2,386 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 14787 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 14619 (2.47%) and 12967 (2.47%).

In Westfield, property taxes represent approximately 6.0% of the median household income of $47,656, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; Chautauqua County towns reassess properties on their own cycles, typically every 6–10 years. Chautauqua County homeowners with primary residences and household income under $500,000 should enroll in the STAR (School Tax Relief) program, which reduces school taxes by exempting a percentage of assessed value — saving $200–$450/year. File your STAR application with the Chautauqua County Assessor or your town assessor by the March 1 deadline.