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New York property tax calculator

New York homeowners pay a median $6,542 a year in property tax on a median home value of $449,800, an effective rate of 1.45%: the 5th highest of the 50 states and DC and 63% above the US rate of 0.89%.

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The rate defaults to the state's effective rate: what homeowners typically pay as a share of their home's value. Your county, city and school district set the real rate; divide last year's bill by your home's value to use your own.

Estimated property tax per year

$6,542

$545 a month at 1.4544%

Median tax paid in New York
$6,542
Median home value there
$449,800
Same home at the US rate (0.8905%)
$4,005

Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates.

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New York property tax by home value

At the statewide effective rate of 1.45%, compared with the same home at the US rate.

New York property tax by home value
Home valuePer yearPer monthAt the US rate
$200,000$2,909$242$1,781
$300,000$4,363$364$2,672
$400,000$5,818$485$3,562
$500,000$7,272$606$4,453
$750,000$10,908$909$6,679
$1,000,000$14,544$1,212$8,905

New York vs. neighboring states

Property tax in New York and neighboring states
StateEffective rateMedian taxMedian home value
New Jersey1.89%$9,358$496,000
Connecticut1.66%$6,573$396,900
New York1.45%$6,542$449,800
Vermont1.42%$5,026$352,800
Pennsylvania1.16%$3,214$277,600
Massachusetts1.00%$6,080$607,400

What New York homeowners pay

  • Median yearly property tax: $6,542 (4th highest of 51); $6,877 for homes with a mortgage and $6,038 for homes without one.
  • Median value of an owner-occupied home: $449,800, so a typical home pays about $545 a month.
  • 4,252,571 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate.
  • Other taxes: see the New York income tax calculator; sales tax averages 8.54% with local taxes (New York sales tax calculator).

These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the New York revenue department for the rules that apply to you.

Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our methodology.

New York property tax FAQ

What is the property tax rate in New York?

The effective rate is 1.45% of home value: the median tax paid ($6,542) divided by the median home value ($449,800), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state.

How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in New York?

About $4,363 a year ($364 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for.

Does New York have high property taxes?

New York has the 5th highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 5 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 4th highest median bill.

Can I deduct New York property tax?

On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax.