Schenectady, New York — Tax Burden

What is the tax burden in Schenectady, New York?
Schenectady, New York has a total tax burden of 16.50%, ranking #218 nationally. Property tax rate: 3.31%, state income tax: 5.198%, sales tax: 8.52%. Median household income is $54,650.
Source: US Census ACS, 2022

Ranked #218 nationally for total tax burden among 6,688+ US cities.

Total Tax Burden
16.50%
Rank: 218th nationally
Property Tax Rate
3.31%
Rank: 51st nationally
Income Tax Rate
5.198%
New York state rate
Sales Tax Rate
8.52%
State + local combined

Tax Burden Breakdown

Property (51%)Income (32%)Sales (17%)
Median Income: $54,650
Median Home Value: $140,000
Median Property Tax: $4,639/yr
Population: 68,476