New York Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 62 counties in NY.
The average median property tax in New York is $4,709/year, which is 145% above the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 2.05% on a median home value of $267,155. Taxes range from $2,369 in Hamilton County to $10,001 in Westchester County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$4,709
+145% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$267,155
+26% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
2.05%
+116% vs US avg
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All Counties in New York (62)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Albany County | $5,253 | 1.89% |
| Allegany County | $2,881 | 2.94% |
| Bronx County | $5,310 | 1.03% |
| Broome County | $3,824 | 2.64% |
| Cattaraugus County | $2,946 | 2.69% |
| Cayuga County | $3,747 | 2.28% |
| Chautauqua County | $2,846 | 2.39% |
| Chemung County | $3,332 | 2.52% |
| Chenango County | $3,061 | 2.39% |
| Clinton County | $3,461 | 1.98% |
| Columbia County | $4,795 | 1.55% |
| Cortland County | $4,184 | 2.65% |
| Delaware County | $3,059 | 1.74% |
| Dutchess County | $7,226 | 1.96% |
| Erie County | $4,525 | 2.08% |
| Essex County | $3,111 | 1.56% |
| Franklin County | $2,418 | 1.88% |
| Fulton County | $3,325 | 2.13% |
| Genesee County | $3,958 | 2.51% |
| Greene County | $4,116 | 1.66% |
| Hamilton County | $2,369 | 0.98% |
| Herkimer County | $3,067 | 2.27% |
| Jefferson County | $2,851 | 1.58% |
| Kings County | $6,120 | 0.69% |
| Lewis County | $2,682 | 1.70% |
| Livingston County | $4,182 | 2.47% |
| Madison County | $4,058 | 2.30% |
| Monroe County | $5,495 | 2.79% |
| Montgomery County | $3,630 | 2.56% |
| Nassau County | $10,001 | 1.52% |
| New York County | $10,001 | 0.90% |
| Niagara County | $4,052 | 2.28% |
| Oneida County | $3,646 | 2.13% |
| Onondaga County | $4,805 | 2.59% |
| Ontario County | $4,460 | 2.20% |
| Orange County | $8,463 | 2.34% |
| Orleans County | $3,781 | 3.00% |
| Oswego County | $3,595 | 2.58% |
| Otsego County | $2,911 | 1.65% |
| Putnam County | $10,001 | 2.23% |
| Queens County | $6,130 | 0.88% |
| Rensselaer County | $5,357 | 2.19% |
| Richmond County | $6,074 | 0.92% |
| Rockland County | $10,001 | 1.77% |
| Saratoga County | $4,843 | 1.49% |
| Schenectady County | $5,486 | 2.46% |
| Schoharie County | $3,977 | 2.19% |
| Schuyler County | $3,165 | 1.94% |
| Seneca County | $3,267 | 2.29% |
| St. Lawrence County | $2,735 | 2.28% |
| Steuben County | $3,245 | 2.52% |
| Suffolk County | $10,001 | 1.85% |
| Sullivan County | $5,082 | 2.16% |
| Tioga County | $3,750 | 2.45% |
| Tompkins County | $6,374 | 2.35% |
| Ulster County | $6,124 | 1.94% |
| Warren County | $3,789 | 1.53% |
| Washington County | $3,852 | 2.08% |
| Wayne County | $4,168 | 2.55% |
| Westchester County | $10,001 | 1.57% |
| Wyoming County | $3,557 | 2.30% |
| Yates County | $3,417 | 1.92% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in New York? ▼
The average median property tax paid in New York is $4,709 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 2.05%.
How does New York compare to the national average? ▼
New York property taxes are 145% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $4,709 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in New York has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Hamilton County has the lowest median property tax in New York at $2,369 per year with an effective rate of 0.98%. The highest is Westchester County at $10,001.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.