Property Tax in Richmond County, New York
In Richmond County, New York, the typical homeowner pays $6,074 a year in property taxes on a home worth a median of $658,500. The figures on this page are the Census Bureau's published medians (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023), shown exactly as released.
What the Richmond County numbers mean
The median is the midpoint of the county's actual bills: half of Richmond County homeowners pay more than $6,074 a year and half pay less. The exact bill for any one home depends on its assessed value, exemptions, and which school, municipal and special districts cover it.
Set against the median home value of $658,500, the median bill works out to a derived effective rate of 0.92%. That rate is an estimate computed from the two medians — no county publishes a rate calculated this way — but it adjusts for home prices, which makes comparisons between counties more meaningful.
Richmond County by the numbers
| Measure | Richmond County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes paid | $6,074 | $6,450 | $2,969 |
| Median home value | $658,500 | $403,000 | $303,400 |
| Derived effective rate* | 0.92% | 1.60% | 0.98% |
| Median tax per month | $506 | $538 | $247 |
*Estimate derived from Census medians (tax ÷ value), not an official rate.
Richmond County at a glance
- Median tax rank in New York: #13 of 62 counties
- Median home value rank in New York: #5 of 62
- Population rank in New York: #10 of 62 (492,734 residents)
- Population density rank: #5 of 62 (8,566 people per square mile)
- Land area rank in New York: #60 of 62 (57 sq mi, 0.1% of the combined county land area)
- Median tax as a monthly figure: $506; per $1,000 of home value: $0.92
How Richmond County compares
Set against its state, Richmond County's median bill of $6,074 is about 6% lower than the New York median ($6,450). Against the country as a whole it is about 105% higher than the US median ($2,969). That places the county #13 of 62 New York counties ranked by median taxes paid.
Remember what drives the ranking: bills follow home values as much as rates. Richmond County's median home, at $658,500, ranks #5 by value in New York, while its derived rate of 0.92% compares with a derived US figure of 0.98%.
Some extra context for Richmond County: the median bill works out to about $506 a month, and the derived rate equals roughly $922 of tax per $100,000 of home value. The county is home to 492,734 people — the #10 most populous county in New York, spread over 57 square miles, a density of about 8,566 people per square mile. Its median home value, $658,500, ranks #5 among the state's 62 counties with data.
Zooming out: of 3133 counties nationwide with published Census figures, only 79 record a higher median tax bill than Richmond County — it sits in the top 3% nationally. The county holds roughly 2.5% of New York's people. Its homes are worth more than the state norm (median $658,500 versus $403,000), and a decade at the derived rate of 0.92% adds up to about 9.22% of the median home's value in tax. The cheapest county in the state, Hamilton County, medians $2,369 — $3,705 less than Richmond County per year.
Counties nearest Richmond County in the New York ranking
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster County, NY | $6,124 | $315,100 | 1.94% |
| Kings County, NY | $6,120 | $889,700 | 0.69% |
| Monroe County, NY | $5,495 | $197,100 | 2.79% |
| Schenectady County, NY | $5,486 | $223,100 | 2.46% |
How the tax is worked out
Think of the final bill as three ingredients: the assessed value of the property, the exemptions subtracted from it, and the combined rate of every district the property sits in. Richmond County's medians imply a derived rate of 0.92%; applied illustratively, a $400,000 home would owe about $3,688 a year, or around $307 a month spread evenly. Individual properties depart from the illustration in both directions.
Checking your assessment in Richmond County
Most successful appeals are won on facts, not arguments. Start with the property record card held by the Richmond County assessor: wrong square footage, an extra room, or a missing homestead exemption are common and fixable. Next, line your assessed value up against recent sales of genuinely similar homes nearby. Many disputes end at an informal conversation with the assessor's office; if yours does not, file the formal appeal with the review board named on your notice before its deadline, evidence attached, and keep paying the bill in the meantime so penalties do not build up.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Richmond County, New York?
The median real estate tax paid in Richmond County, New York is $6,074 per year, on a median home value of $658,500 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
What is the effective property tax rate in Richmond County, New York?
On a derived basis, 0.92%: the county's median tax bill of $6,074 divided by its median home value of $658,500. Because it is calculated from two survey medians, read it as a comparison estimate rather than an official rate.
How does Richmond County compare with the rest of New York?
Richmond County ranks #13 of 62 New York counties with published data by median taxes paid. Its median bill of $6,074 is about 6% lower than the New York median of $6,450.
How are property taxes calculated in Richmond County, New York?
The assessor estimates your property's market value; exemptions (such as a homestead exemption) reduce the taxable amount; and the result is multiplied by the combined rates of the local taxing districts — county, municipality, school district and any special districts. In Richmond County, the median outcome of that process is a bill of $6,074 on a median home value of $658,500.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment in Richmond County, New York?
Yes — appeals are handled locally. Start with the Richmond County assessor's property record card for your home, correct any factual errors, and back your case with comparable recent sales. Formal appeals go to the review board named on your assessment notice and must be filed by its deadline, typically within 30 to 90 days.