Cortland County, NY property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Cortland County is 2.65%, above the New York median of 1.60% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $4,184 a year on a home worth $158,100.
- Effective rate
- 2.65%
- Median annual bill
- $4,184
- Median home value
- $158,100
- Rank in New York
- 5of 62
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $5,300 | $442 |
| $300,000 | $7,950 | $663 |
| $400,000 | $10,600 | $883 |
| $500,000 | $13,250 | $1,104 |
| $750,000 | $19,875 | $1,656 |
| $1,000,000 | $26,500 | $2,208 |
Cortland County compared with New York and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland County | 2.65% | $4,184 | $158,100 |
| New York median | 1.60% | $6,450 | $403,000 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Cortland County, NY?
The median effective property tax rate in Cortland County is 2.65% of home value, above the New York median of 1.60% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $4,184 a year on a median home value of $158,100 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Cortland County?
About $10,600 per year at the county's median effective rate of 2.65%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Cortland County compare with the rest of New York?
Cortland County ranks 5 of 62 New York counties by effective rate. The New York median is 1.60% and the median bill is $6,450.