Monroe County, NY property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Monroe County is 2.79%, above the New York median of 1.60% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $5,495 a year on a home worth $197,100.
- Effective rate
- 2.79%
- Median annual bill
- $5,495
- Median home value
- $197,100
- Rank in New York
- 3of 62
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $5,580 | $465 |
| $300,000 | $8,370 | $698 |
| $400,000 | $11,160 | $930 |
| $500,000 | $13,950 | $1,163 |
| $750,000 | $20,925 | $1,744 |
| $1,000,000 | $27,900 | $2,325 |
Monroe County compared with New York and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | 2.79% | $5,495 | $197,100 |
| 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 Monroe County, NY?
The median effective property tax rate in Monroe County is 2.79% of home value, above the New York median of 1.60% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $5,495 a year on a median home value of $197,100 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Monroe County?
About $11,160 per year at the county's median effective rate of 2.79%, 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 Monroe County compare with the rest of New York?
Monroe County ranks 3 of 62 New York counties by effective rate. The New York median is 1.60% and the median bill is $6,450.