the value really isn't here for the taxes at all. as others have mentioned, you pay it out every year, way more than you should have to, and it never comes back. we have a friend that's an attorney in las vegas. we spoke about it years ago, and with very comparable houses, (we live on more land and have a bit more space) there's a 15k swing. the schools are good, but there's no way nys can justify that. if it wasn't for my family, and now my work...i wouldn't stay here.
edit: but to be fair, you get a ton of house for the price.