ZIP Code 12741

In ZIP 12741, near Monticello, homes carry a median value of $381,000, and the county's 2.00% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $7,620 a year. With median household income at $68,897, that tax bill equals about 11% of annual earnings before any mortgage payment. Per-capita income sits at $40,027, so single earners may feel the squeeze more sharply. A combined sales tax rate of 8.00% adds further cost to everyday purchases. Together, these figures show that buying here demands careful planning, since property taxes alone claim a meaningful share of what households bring in.