Hornell, NY town hall & government
Hornell spent $20.1 million in the year to March 31, 2022, about $2,441 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Hornell's government.
Where Hornell's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Sales taxes 22%
- From the state 21%
- Property taxes 21%
- From the federal government 13%
- Fees & charges 11%
- Utility sales 8%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Hornell
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Hornell City School District
Hornell's K–12 school district, shared with North Hornell, Hornellsville and Fremont. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from New York districts overall: 51% local, 41% state, 8% federal
- Local 20%
- State 69%
- Federal 11%
Of the $25,290 per pupil, $16,584 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Hornell: Arkport Central School District ($25,672 per pupil).
Which schools Hornell kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Hornell pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Hornell's government
Who represents Hornell
Hornell is represented in Congress by Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Representative Nicholas A. Langworthy. Kathy Hochul is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.