Property Tax Rates in New York
New York has a median annual property tax of $6,450 on a median home value of $403,000, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 1.60%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in New York.
New York’s effective property tax rate of 1.60% is above the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 49 counties have rates above the state median while 13 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in New York
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings County | $6,120 | 0.69% | $889,700 | 1,009,596 |
| Queens County | $6,130 | 0.88% | $699,200 | 828,230 |
| New York County | $10,001 | 0.90% | $1,108,900 | 775,376 |
| Bronx County | $5,310 | 1.03% | $517,000 | 530,067 |
| Suffolk County | $10,001 | 1.85% | $539,500 | 512,280 |
| Nassau County | $10,001 | 1.52% | $658,700 | 456,076 |
| Erie County | $4,525 | 2.08% | $217,400 | 408,711 |
| Westchester County | $10,001 | 1.57% | $638,400 | 370,256 |
| Monroe County | $5,495 | 2.79% | $197,100 | 316,506 |
| Onondaga County | $4,805 | 2.59% | $185,300 | 194,963 |
| Richmond County | $6,074 | 0.92% | $658,500 | 170,047 |
| Orange County | $8,463 | 2.34% | $361,100 | 137,311 |
| Albany County | $5,253 | 1.89% | $277,400 | 132,728 |
| Dutchess County | $7,226 | 1.96% | $368,100 | 115,184 |
| Rockland County | $10,001 | 1.77% | $564,200 | 103,284 |
| Saratoga County | $4,843 | 1.49% | $324,800 | 99,835 |
| Oneida County | $3,646 | 2.13% | $171,100 | 94,361 |
| Niagara County | $4,052 | 2.28% | $177,400 | 91,493 |
| Broome County | $3,824 | 2.64% | $145,100 | 81,781 |
| Ulster County | $6,124 | 1.94% | $315,100 | 73,105 |
| Schenectady County | $5,486 | 2.46% | $223,100 | 66,324 |
| Rensselaer County | $5,357 | 2.19% | $244,300 | 66,233 |
| Chautauqua County | $2,846 | 2.39% | $119,300 | 53,602 |
| Ontario County | $4,460 | 2.20% | $202,900 | 47,684 |
| Oswego County | $3,595 | 2.58% | $139,600 | 47,132 |
| Jefferson County | $2,851 | 1.58% | $181,000 | 46,701 |
| Tompkins County | $6,374 | 2.35% | $271,500 | 43,269 |
| St. Lawrence County | $2,735 | 2.28% | $119,800 | 41,732 |
| Steuben County | $3,245 | 2.52% | $128,600 | 38,916 |
| Wayne County | $4,168 | 2.55% | $163,400 | 38,222 |
| Putnam County | $10,001 | 2.23% | $448,000 | 35,054 |
| Chemung County | $3,332 | 2.52% | $132,100 | 34,916 |
| Clinton County | $3,461 | 1.98% | $175,100 | 33,276 |
| Cattaraugus County | $2,946 | 2.69% | $109,400 | 31,822 |
| Cayuga County | $3,747 | 2.28% | $164,200 | 31,334 |
| Sullivan County | $5,082 | 2.16% | $234,800 | 30,215 |
| Warren County | $3,789 | 1.53% | $247,600 | 30,041 |
| Columbia County | $4,795 | 1.55% | $309,800 | 26,098 |
| Madison County | $4,058 | 2.30% | $176,800 | 25,563 |
| Herkimer County | $3,067 | 2.27% | $135,000 | 25,426 |
| Genesee County | $3,958 | 2.51% | $157,800 | 24,769 |
| Livingston County | $4,182 | 2.47% | $169,600 | 24,329 |
| Washington County | $3,852 | 2.08% | $185,000 | 24,254 |
| Otsego County | $2,911 | 1.65% | $175,900 | 22,608 |
| Fulton County | $3,325 | 2.13% | $156,100 | 22,607 |
| Tioga County | $3,750 | 2.45% | $153,200 | 20,214 |
| Chenango County | $3,061 | 2.39% | $128,100 | 19,800 |
| Franklin County | $2,418 | 1.88% | $128,600 | 19,234 |
| Montgomery County | $3,630 | 2.56% | $141,600 | 19,234 |
| Delaware County | $3,059 | 1.74% | $176,200 | 18,947 |
| Cortland County | $4,184 | 2.65% | $158,100 | 18,768 |
| Greene County | $4,116 | 1.66% | $248,300 | 18,188 |
| Allegany County | $2,881 | 2.94% | $97,900 | 17,057 |
| Wyoming County | $3,557 | 2.30% | $154,700 | 16,263 |
| Orleans County | $3,781 | 3.00% | $126,200 | 16,208 |
| Essex County | $3,111 | 1.56% | $200,000 | 16,039 |
| Seneca County | $3,267 | 2.29% | $142,700 | 13,679 |
| Schoharie County | $3,977 | 2.19% | $182,000 | 12,439 |
| Lewis County | $2,682 | 1.70% | $158,000 | 10,958 |
| Yates County | $3,417 | 1.92% | $178,000 | 9,095 |
| Schuyler County | $3,165 | 1.94% | $163,300 | 7,405 |
| Hamilton County | $2,369 | 0.98% | $242,000 | 2,111 |
About Property Taxes in New York
Property taxes in New York are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in New York should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.