New York, NY town hall & government
New York spent $154.1 billion in the year to June 30, 2024, about $18,485 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach New York's government.
Who runs New York
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where New York's money goes
New York runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other New York cities.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 26%
- Income taxes 20%
- From the state 15%
- Sales taxes 10%
- Fees & charges 9%
- From the federal government 9%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- Utility sales 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From other local governments 1%
Who works for New York
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
New York City Department Of Education
New York's K–12 school district. The schools are run by New York, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from New York districts overall: 51% local, 41% state, 8% federal
- Local 53%
- State 37%
- Federal 10%
Of the $35,796 per pupil, $26,092 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.
What homeowners in New York 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 New York's government
Who represents New York
New York is represented in Congress by Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Representatives Nicole Malliotakis, Gregory W. Meeks, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Hakeem S. Jeffries, Grace Meng, Nydia M. Velázquez, Ritchie Torres, Daniel S. Goldman, Yvette D. Clarke, Thomas R. Suozzi, Adriano Espaillat and Jerrold Nadler. 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.