Property Tax in New York by County
The typical New York homeowner pays $6,450 per year in property taxes, with a median home value of $403,000 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023). This page lists the same figures for each of the state's 62 counties with published Census data. That state median is about 117% higher than the US median of $2,969.
Within New York, the highest median tax bill is in Nassau County, NY at $10,001, and the lowest is in Hamilton County, NY at $2,369. The gap mostly reflects differences in home values and in the local rates set by counties, school districts and municipalities.
A few distribution facts: the median of New York's county medians is $3,977, 53 of 62 counties exceed the national median of $2,969, and the distance between the cheapest county (Hamilton County, $2,369) and the most expensive (Nassau County, $10,001) is $7,632 a year.
Population and land tell different stories in New York: Kings County leads on population (2,646,306), whereas St. Lawrence County leads on land area (2,680 square miles). Find both in the county table to see how their tax bills compare.
Where people live in New York: Kings County leads with 2,646,306 residents (median tax $6,120, median home $889,700), followed by Queens County (2,330,124; $6,130 on $699,200) and New York County (1,627,788; $10,001 on $1,108,900).
New York counties: median property tax
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau County, NY | $10,001 | $658,700 | 1.52% | 1,388,138 |
| New York County, NY | $10,001 | $1,108,900 | 0.90% | 1,627,788 |
| Putnam County, NY | $10,001 | $448,000 | 2.23% | 97,988 |
| Rockland County, NY | $10,001 | $564,200 | 1.77% | 338,936 |
| Suffolk County, NY | $10,001 | $539,500 | 1.85% | 1,525,680 |
| Westchester County, NY | $10,001 | $638,400 | 1.57% | 996,888 |
| Orange County, NY | $8,463 | $361,100 | 2.34% | 403,840 |
| Dutchess County, NY | $7,226 | $368,100 | 1.96% | 297,144 |
| Tompkins County, NY | $6,374 | $271,500 | 2.35% | 102,879 |
| Queens County, NY | $6,130 | $699,200 | 0.88% | 2,330,124 |
| Ulster County, NY | $6,124 | $315,100 | 1.94% | 182,109 |
| Kings County, NY | $6,120 | $889,700 | 0.69% | 2,646,306 |
| Richmond County, NY | $6,074 | $658,500 | 0.92% | 492,734 |
| Monroe County, NY | $5,495 | $197,100 | 2.79% | 754,068 |
| Schenectady County, NY | $5,486 | $223,100 | 2.46% | 159,603 |
| Rensselaer County, NY | $5,357 | $244,300 | 2.19% | 160,341 |
| Bronx County, NY | $5,310 | $517,000 | 1.03% | 1,419,250 |
| Albany County, NY | $5,253 | $277,400 | 1.89% | 315,374 |
| Sullivan County, NY | $5,082 | $234,800 | 2.16% | 79,147 |
| Saratoga County, NY | $4,843 | $324,800 | 1.49% | 237,075 |
| Onondaga County, NY | $4,805 | $185,300 | 2.59% | 471,611 |
| Columbia County, NY | $4,795 | $309,800 | 1.55% | 61,245 |
| Erie County, NY | $4,525 | $217,400 | 2.08% | 950,044 |
| Ontario County, NY | $4,460 | $202,900 | 2.20% | 112,405 |
| Cortland County, NY | $4,184 | $158,100 | 2.65% | 46,401 |
| Livingston County, NY | $4,182 | $169,600 | 2.47% | 61,588 |
| Wayne County, NY | $4,168 | $163,400 | 2.55% | 91,128 |
| Greene County, NY | $4,116 | $248,300 | 1.66% | 47,554 |
| Madison County, NY | $4,058 | $176,800 | 2.29% | 67,572 |
| Niagara County, NY | $4,052 | $177,400 | 2.28% | 211,341 |
| Schoharie County, NY | $3,977 | $182,000 | 2.19% | 29,979 |
| Genesee County, NY | $3,958 | $157,800 | 2.51% | 57,943 |
| Washington County, NY | $3,852 | $185,000 | 2.08% | 60,883 |
| Broome County, NY | $3,824 | $145,100 | 2.63% | 197,738 |
| Warren County, NY | $3,789 | $247,600 | 1.53% | 65,560 |
| Orleans County, NY | $3,781 | $126,200 | 3.00% | 39,686 |
| Tioga County, NY | $3,750 | $153,200 | 2.45% | 48,106 |
| Cayuga County, NY | $3,747 | $164,200 | 2.28% | 75,464 |
| Oneida County, NY | $3,646 | $171,100 | 2.13% | 229,645 |
| Montgomery County, NY | $3,630 | $141,600 | 2.56% | 49,461 |
| Oswego County, NY | $3,595 | $139,600 | 2.58% | 117,945 |
| Wyoming County, NY | $3,557 | $154,700 | 2.30% | 39,980 |
| Clinton County, NY | $3,461 | $175,100 | 1.98% | 78,961 |
| Yates County, NY | $3,417 | $178,000 | 1.92% | 24,637 |
| Chemung County, NY | $3,332 | $132,100 | 2.52% | 82,805 |
| Fulton County, NY | $3,325 | $156,100 | 2.13% | 52,787 |
| Seneca County, NY | $3,267 | $142,700 | 2.29% | 33,125 |
| Steuben County, NY | $3,245 | $128,600 | 2.52% | 93,034 |
| Schuyler County, NY | $3,165 | $163,300 | 1.94% | 17,749 |
| Essex County, NY | $3,111 | $200,000 | 1.55% | 37,077 |
| Herkimer County, NY | $3,067 | $135,000 | 2.27% | 59,932 |
| Chenango County, NY | $3,061 | $128,100 | 2.39% | 46,685 |
| Delaware County, NY | $3,059 | $176,200 | 1.74% | 44,551 |
| Cattaraugus County, NY | $2,946 | $109,400 | 2.69% | 76,479 |
| Otsego County, NY | $2,911 | $175,900 | 1.66% | 59,738 |
| Allegany County, NY | $2,881 | $97,900 | 2.94% | 47,027 |
| Jefferson County, NY | $2,851 | $181,000 | 1.57% | 116,130 |
| Chautauqua County, NY | $2,846 | $119,300 | 2.39% | 126,329 |
| St. Lawrence County, NY | $2,735 | $119,800 | 2.28% | 107,796 |
| Lewis County, NY | $2,682 | $158,000 | 1.70% | 26,618 |
| Franklin County, NY | $2,418 | $128,600 | 1.88% | 47,066 |
| Hamilton County, NY | $2,369 | $242,000 | 0.98% | 5,102 |
*Derived rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value — an estimate from two survey medians, not an official rate. Counties in bold detail pages are linked; all figures: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023.
How assessment and appeals work in New York
Property tax in New York is administered locally. As in almost every state, the process starts with an assessment: a local assessor (in most places a county official) estimates the market value of your property. That value, minus any exemptions you qualify for — homestead exemptions are the most common — is multiplied by the combined rates of the local taxing districts where the property sits: typically the county, a municipality, a school district, and sometimes special districts such as fire or water districts.
If your assessment notice shows a value that looks too high, you can usually appeal. Start by asking the assessor's office for your property record card and checking it for simple errors — wrong square footage, an extra bathroom, a missed exemption. If the value still looks wrong, gather evidence: recent sales of similar homes nearby, or an independent appraisal. Appeals go to the local review board named on your notice, and the deadline on that notice controls — appeal windows are typically short.
One caution applies everywhere in New York: the median figures on this page describe the typical owner-occupied household across the whole state. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, your exemptions, and your exact combination of local districts, so use these numbers as a benchmark and confirm specifics with your county assessor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in New York?
The median real estate tax paid in New York is $6,450 per year, on a median home value of $403,000 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
Which New York county has the highest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Nassau County has the highest median real estate taxes paid at $10,001 per year.
Which New York county has the lowest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Hamilton County has the lowest median real estate taxes paid at $2,369 per year.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in New York?
Assessments in New York are handled locally, usually by the county assessor or an equivalent local office. If you believe your assessed value is too high, request your property record card, check it for errors, and file an appeal with the local board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on that notice — appeal windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.