Columbia County, New York Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for New York. Population: 19,668.
The median annual property tax in Columbia County is $4,795, which is 2% higher than the New York state average and 149% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.55% on a median home value of $309,800. Property taxes represent 5.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,795
+2% vs State
+149% vs US
Median Home Value
$309,800
+16% vs State
+46% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.55%
-24% vs State
+63% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,974
$415/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,546
$379/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 | $4,795 -1.2% | 1.55% |
| 2022 | $4,854 +7.8% | 1.71% |
| 2021 | $4,502 +3.8% | 1.80% |
| 2020 | $4,339 -1.2% | 1.83% |
| 2019 | $4,392 | 1.88% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$83,619
per year
Monthly Tax
$400
per month
Other Counties in New York
Cattaraugus County
Tax: $2,946/yr Rate: 2.69%
Queens County
Tax: $6,130/yr Rate: 0.88%
Erie County
Tax: $4,525/yr Rate: 2.08%
Lewis County
Tax: $2,682/yr Rate: 1.70%
Chenango County
Tax: $3,061/yr Rate: 2.39%
Nassau County
Tax: $10,001/yr Rate: 1.52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Columbia County, New York? ▼
The median annual property tax in Columbia County is $4,795 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.55% on a median home value of $309,800.
How does Columbia County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Columbia County are 149% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.55% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Columbia County? ▼
In Columbia County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,974 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,546. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Columbia County? ▼
Property taxes in Columbia County represent approximately 5.7% of the median household income of $83,619. 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.