New York property tax
Northeast region · 62 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
New York has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 1.53% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — +41.5% versus the US average of 1.08%, well above the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $6,746 on a median home worth around $551,890. New York ranks #9 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Orleans County is highest at 3.00% and Kings County is lowest at 0.69%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
New York property tax at a glance
| Figure | New York |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 1.53% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 2.17% |
| Typical median bill | $6,746 |
| Typical median home value | $551,890 |
| Versus US average rate | +41.5% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #9 |
| Counties | 62 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
New York counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in New York, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 62 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orleans County | $3,781 | $126,200 | 3.00% |
| 2 | Allegany County | $2,881 | $97,900 | 2.94% |
| 3 | Monroe County | $5,495 | $197,100 | 2.79% |
| 4 | Cattaraugus County | $2,946 | $109,400 | 2.69% |
| 5 | Cortland County | $4,184 | $158,100 | 2.65% |
| 6 | Broome County | $3,824 | $145,100 | 2.63% |
| 7 | Onondaga County | $4,805 | $185,300 | 2.59% |
| 8 | Oswego County | $3,595 | $139,600 | 2.58% |
| 9 | Montgomery County | $3,630 | $141,600 | 2.56% |
| 10 | Wayne County | $4,168 | $163,400 | 2.55% |
| 11 | Steuben County | $3,245 | $128,600 | 2.52% |
| 12 | Chemung County | $3,332 | $132,100 | 2.52% |
| 13 | Genesee County | $3,958 | $157,800 | 2.51% |
| 14 | Livingston County | $4,182 | $169,600 | 2.47% |
| 15 | Schenectady County | $5,486 | $223,100 | 2.46% |
| 16 | Tioga County | $3,750 | $153,200 | 2.45% |
| 17 | Chenango County | $3,061 | $128,100 | 2.39% |
| 18 | Chautauqua County | $2,846 | $119,300 | 2.39% |
| 19 | Tompkins County | $6,374 | $271,500 | 2.35% |
| 20 | Orange County | $8,463 | $361,100 | 2.34% |
| 21 | Wyoming County | $3,557 | $154,700 | 2.30% |
| 22 | Madison County | $4,058 | $176,800 | 2.29% |
| 23 | Seneca County | $3,267 | $142,700 | 2.29% |
| 24 | Niagara County | $4,052 | $177,400 | 2.28% |
| 25 | St. Lawrence County | $2,735 | $119,800 | 2.28% |
| 26 | Cayuga County | $3,747 | $164,200 | 2.28% |
| 27 | Herkimer County | $3,067 | $135,000 | 2.27% |
| 28 | Putnam County | $10,001 | $448,000 | 2.23% |
| 29 | Ontario County | $4,460 | $202,900 | 2.20% |
| 30 | Rensselaer County | $5,357 | $244,300 | 2.19% |
| 31 | Schoharie County | $3,977 | $182,000 | 2.19% |
| 32 | Sullivan County | $5,082 | $234,800 | 2.16% |
| 33 | Oneida County | $3,646 | $171,100 | 2.13% |
| 34 | Fulton County | $3,325 | $156,100 | 2.13% |
| 35 | Washington County | $3,852 | $185,000 | 2.08% |
| 36 | Erie County | $4,525 | $217,400 | 2.08% |
| 37 | Clinton County | $3,461 | $175,100 | 1.98% |
| 38 | Dutchess County | $7,226 | $368,100 | 1.96% |
| 39 | Ulster County | $6,124 | $315,100 | 1.94% |
| 40 | Schuyler County | $3,165 | $163,300 | 1.94% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How New York compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (this state) | 1.53% | $6,746 | +41.5% |
| Nebraska | 1.54% | $3,518 | +43.1% |
| Wisconsin | 1.56% | $3,902 | +44.8% |
| Iowa | 1.48% | $2,997 | +37.2% |
| Texas | 1.62% | $4,366 | +49.6% |
| Ohio | 1.43% | $2,976 | +32.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in New York?
New York's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 1.53% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), +41.5% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $6,746 on a $551,890 home. It ranks #9 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which New York county has the highest property tax?
In New York, Orleans County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 3.00% (median tax $3,781). The lowest is Kings County at 0.69%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in New York?
New York is high on property tax at a 1.53% effective rate, well above the US average effective rate. The median New York home is worth about $551,890 and the median bill is around $6,746. Rates vary widely between its 62 counties.
How is the New York property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (2.17%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20