Let's not become NY.  In New York state, about 2/3rd's of a homeowner's property goes to fund the local K-12 public school district.  That local tax is about 1/2 of what the school district receives with the other half coming from the state.  As a result, a $350K home (middle class on Long Island) pays about $10,000+ in property tax (about 2/3rds of that going to the schools).  Be careful what you wish for.