Cortland property tax, in one number.
The typical Cortland homeowner pays $4,190 a year on a $152,600 home. That's above the Cortland County rate (2.56%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $4,386, versus $3,901 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 7.0% of the median household income of $59,482.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cortland compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland | $4,190 | $152,600 | 2.75% |
| Cortland County | $4,149 | $162,100 | 2.56% |
| New York | $6,582 | $423,800 | 1.55% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Nearby
- Cortland County2.56% · $4,149
- Broome County2.52% · $3,902
- Onondaga County2.44% · $4,880
- Tioga County2.33% · $3,751
- Madison County2.26% · $4,181
- Chenango County2.26% · $3,120
- Tompkins County2.24% · $6,515
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Cortland?
The effective rate is about 2.75%. The median homeowner pays $4,190 a year on a home worth a median $152,600 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $150,000 home in Cortland?
About $4,125 a year, or roughly $344 a month, at Cortland's average effective rate of 2.75%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the town or city assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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