Bronx County, New York Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for New York. Population: 107,439.
The median annual property tax in Bronx County is $5,310, which is 13% higher than the New York state average and 176% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.03% on a median home value of $517,000. Property taxes represent 10.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$5,310
+13% vs State
+176% vs US
Median Home Value
$517,000
+94% vs State
+144% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.03%
-50% vs State
+8% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$5,484
$457/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,916
$410/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,310 +6.5% | 1.03% |
| 2022 | $4,984 +9.1% | 0.99% |
| 2021 | $4,567 +8.5% | 1.02% |
| 2020 | $4,208 +7.0% | 0.98% |
| 2019 | $3,932 | 0.97% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
10.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$49,036
per year
Monthly Tax
$443
per month
Other Counties in New York
Allegany County
Tax: $2,881/yr Rate: 2.94%
Sullivan County
Tax: $5,082/yr Rate: 2.16%
Yates County
Tax: $3,417/yr Rate: 1.92%
Niagara County
Tax: $4,052/yr Rate: 2.28%
Onondaga County
Tax: $4,805/yr Rate: 2.59%
Tioga County
Tax: $3,750/yr Rate: 2.45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Bronx County, New York? ▼
The median annual property tax in Bronx County is $5,310 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.03% on a median home value of $517,000.
How does Bronx County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Bronx County are 176% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.03% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Bronx County? ▼
In Bronx County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $5,484 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,916. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Bronx County? ▼
Property taxes in Bronx County represent approximately 10.8% of the median household income of $49,036. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.