Orange County, New York Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for New York. Population: 93,959.
The median annual property tax in Orange County is $8,463, which is 80% higher than the New York state average and 340% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 2.34% on a median home value of $361,100. Property taxes represent 8.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$8,463
+80% vs State
+340% vs US
Median Home Value
$361,100
+35% vs State
+71% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
2.34%
+14% vs State
+146% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$8,904
$742/mo
Without Mortgage
$7,379
$615/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 | $8,463 +1.8% | 2.34% |
| 2022 | $8,310 +9.7% | 2.46% |
| 2021 | $7,574 +5.2% | 2.59% |
| 2020 | $7,199 +1.5% | 2.59% |
| 2019 | $7,091 | 2.61% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
8.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$96,497
per year
Monthly Tax
$705
per month
Other Counties in New York
Erie County
Tax: $4,525/yr Rate: 2.08%
Oswego County
Tax: $3,595/yr Rate: 2.58%
Hamilton County
Tax: $2,369/yr Rate: 0.98%
Schenectady County
Tax: $5,486/yr Rate: 2.46%
Warren County
Tax: $3,789/yr Rate: 1.53%
Cattaraugus County
Tax: $2,946/yr Rate: 2.69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Orange County, New York? ▼
The median annual property tax in Orange County is $8,463 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 2.34% on a median home value of $361,100.
How does Orange County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Orange County are 340% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 2.34% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Orange County? ▼
In Orange County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $8,904 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $7,379. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Orange County? ▼
Property taxes in Orange County represent approximately 8.8% of the median household income of $96,497. 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.