New York County, NY property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in New York County is 0.90%, below the New York median of 1.60% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $10,001 a year on a home worth $1,108,900.
- Effective rate
- 0.90%
- Median annual bill
- $10,001+
- Median home value
- $1,108,900
- Rank in New York
- 60of 62
The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000, so the true median bill in New York County is higher than shown and the effective rate is understated.
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,800 | $150 |
| $300,000 | $2,700 | $225 |
| $400,000 | $3,600 | $300 |
| $500,000 | $4,500 | $375 |
| $750,000 | $6,750 | $563 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,000 | $750 |
New York County compared with New York and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York County | 0.90% | $10,001 | $1,108,900 |
| 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 New York County, NY?
The median effective property tax rate in New York County is 0.90% of home value, below the New York median of 1.60% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $10,001 a year on a median home value of $1,108,900 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in New York County?
About $3,600 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.90%, 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 New York County compare with the rest of New York?
New York County ranks 60 of 62 New York counties by effective rate. The New York median is 1.60% and the median bill is $6,450.