St. Lawrence County, New York Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for New York. Population: 29,840.
The median annual property tax in St. Lawrence County is $2,735, which is 42% lower than the New York state average and 42% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 2.28% on a median home value of $119,800. Property taxes represent 4.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,735
-42% vs State
+42% vs US
Median Home Value
$119,800
-55% vs State
-43% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
2.28%
+11% vs State
+140% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,249
$271/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,240
$187/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 | $2,735 +3.4% | 2.28% |
| 2022 | $2,644 +2.8% | 2.31% |
| 2021 | $2,572 +2.9% | 2.59% |
| 2020 | $2,499 +3.5% | 2.58% |
| 2019 | $2,414 | 2.58% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$61,900
per year
Monthly Tax
$228
per month
Other Counties in New York
Montgomery County
Tax: $3,630/yr Rate: 2.56%
Chemung County
Tax: $3,332/yr Rate: 2.52%
Niagara County
Tax: $4,052/yr Rate: 2.28%
Tompkins County
Tax: $6,374/yr Rate: 2.35%
Erie County
Tax: $4,525/yr Rate: 2.08%
Westchester County
Tax: $10,001/yr Rate: 1.57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in St. Lawrence County, New York? ▼
The median annual property tax in St. Lawrence County is $2,735 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 2.28% on a median home value of $119,800.
How does St. Lawrence County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in St. Lawrence County are 42% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 2.28% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in St. Lawrence County? ▼
In St. Lawrence County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,249 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,240. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in St. Lawrence County? ▼
Property taxes in St. Lawrence County represent approximately 4.4% of the median household income of $61,900. 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.