Total Tax Burden in Rochester, NY

Living in Rochester with the median household income of $38,005, your estimated total tax burden — including federal income tax, FICA, property tax, and sales tax — is approximately $11,957, an effective rate of 31.5%.

Federal Income Tax (est.)

$3,801

10.0% of income

FICA (SS + Medicare)

$2,907

7.6% of income

Property Tax

$4,185

2.70% effective rate

Sales Tax (est.)

$1,064

8.00% rate

Total Estimated Tax Burden

$11,957

Effective Rate

31.5%

Based on median income of $38,005, median home price of $155,000, and estimated taxable spending of $13,302. Actual taxes vary by individual circumstances. Use our calculators for a personalized estimate.

Tax Details for Rochester

Rochester residents face a combined local sales tax rate of 8.00%. This is a moderate sales tax rate that includes both state and local components.

Property taxes on the median-priced home of $155,000 would cost approximately $4,185 per year, or $349/month. The effective property tax rate of 2.70% is above the national median of about 1.10%.

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