Queens County, New York Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for New York. Population: 371,778.
The median annual property tax in Queens County is $6,130, which is 30% higher than the New York state average and 219% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $699,200. Property taxes represent 7.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$6,130
+30% vs State
+219% vs US
Median Home Value
$699,200
+162% vs State
+230% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.88%
-57% vs State
-7% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$6,054
$505/mo
Without Mortgage
$6,240
$520/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 | $6,130 +4.1% | 0.88% |
| 2022 | $5,887 +9.1% | 0.87% |
| 2021 | $5,397 +7.6% | 0.89% |
| 2020 | $5,016 +6.1% | 0.87% |
| 2019 | $4,726 | 0.87% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
7.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$84,961
per year
Monthly Tax
$511
per month
Other Counties in New York
Erie County
Tax: $4,525/yr Rate: 2.08%
Yates County
Tax: $3,417/yr Rate: 1.92%
Franklin County
Tax: $2,418/yr Rate: 1.88%
Broome County
Tax: $3,824/yr Rate: 2.64%
Tioga County
Tax: $3,750/yr Rate: 2.45%
Tompkins County
Tax: $6,374/yr Rate: 2.35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Queens County, New York? ▼
The median annual property tax in Queens County is $6,130 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $699,200.
How does Queens County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Queens County are 219% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.88% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Queens County? ▼
In Queens County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $6,054 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $6,240. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Queens County? ▼
Property taxes in Queens County represent approximately 7.2% of the median household income of $84,961. 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.