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Property owners in the Greater Rochester metro area pay the highest "effective" tax rate in the country, according to a recent analysis. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Apr 13, 2026

Think Rochester property taxes are high? You’re right: Study finds them highest in US

The Greater Rochester area leads U.S. metros over one million residents with the highest effective property tax rate, highlighting affordability challenges.