Property taxes in New York County, New York
For New York County, U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians imply about 0.90% of median owner-occupied value in reported annual property taxes ($1,108,900 value, $10,001 taxes)—a regional survey snapshot, not your individual notice.
New York County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($10,001) and median home value ($1,108,900) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 0.90% (median tax ÷ median value).
**New York County** is **Manhattan**—verify **NYC Department of Finance** class and abatement lines on your notice.
Reference
Rates at a glance
Effective rate is median real estate taxes ÷ median owner-occupied value (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians—Connecticut uses the 2021 county file). Local assessors and tax officials set parcel mills and credits.
- Implied eff. rate (ACS medians)
- 0.90%
- Median annual taxes (ACS)
- $10,001
- Median home value (ACS)
- $1,108,900
- County population (2024 estimate)
- 1,660,664
Median annual property taxes ÷ median owner-occupied home value (ACS 2023 5-year county medians—survey snapshot, not your parcel’s exact mill stack).
ACS county median real estate taxes paid (owner-occupied units); see scope for state-specific billing (town, tax commissioner, or county RPT).
ACS median value for owner-occupied housing units (B25077), same 5-year file as taxes unless noted in scope.
U.S. Census Bureau county-equivalent population estimates (POPESTIMATE2024). Citation in references.
How this compares nationally
New York County’s modeled effective rate here is 0.90% of this page’s benchmark. That modeled effective rate is below the broad national band many surveys use for orientation (often roughly 1–1.3% of home value, varying by source and methodology)—local bills still depend on your parcel.
Orientation band (~1–1.3%): many U.S. surveys summarize owner-occupied property taxes in that range as a share of value—definitions differ. See Tax Foundation — Property taxes as a percentage of owner-occupied housing value (state / local, illustrative national context).
Estimate
Modeled property tax
Annual tax (modeled)
$10,001
New York County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($10,001) and median home value ($1,108,900) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 0.90% (median tax ÷ median value).
Breakdown
Levy components
Major portions of the published rate stack (schools, county, specials) as labeled on the cited source—not parcel-specific.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| County & school | New York splits **county**, **city/town**, and **school** taxes—NYC uses **class** rates; upstate uses **full-value** and **equalization**. |
| Village layers | **Village** taxes may stack on top of **town** and **county** lines where applicable. |
Assessment & taxable value
New York **ORPTS** oversees **equalization**; **full-value** assessment and **class** rules (especially in **NYC**) affect taxable liability.
Exemptions & credits
- HomesteadReference
STAR / exemption programs
**STAR** and other **exemptions** interact with **school** tax bills—verify **ORPTS** and **local** assessor.
- Other creditReference
NYC class & abatement
New York City uses **class** rates and **abatement** programs—compare your **DOF** notice.
- Other creditReference
Grievance / SCAR
Appeal **assessed value** through **grievance** (and **SCAR** where applicable) on strict deadlines.
**STAR**, **senior**, **veteran**, and **local** exemptions modify school and general tax—**ORPTS** and **local** assessors administer filings.
Tools
Estimate for your home
Move the slider to scale this page’s published model to a different home value. Illustrative only.
Your value
Illustrative annual tax
$10,001
Implied effective rate at this value: 0.90% (after value scaling).
The slider scales the headline modeled tax in proportion to this page’s benchmark home value. If your taxable assessed value differs from market price (caps, fractional assessment, exemptions), your actual bill will not match a simple market multiple.
Not a tax bill, legal estimate, or appeal tool. Exemptions, caps, specials, and assessment rules can change your actual amount; confirm with your assessor or collector.
FAQ
Common questions
Short answers tied to this county’s model—always confirm dates and eligibility on official notices.
How are property taxes calculated in New York County?
Rate Gazetteer uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) for real estate taxes paid and owner-occupied home value; implied rate = median tax ÷ median value. This is a survey rollup—your local assessor and receiver of taxes sets parcel mills and assessments. New York County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($10,001) and median home value ($1,108,900) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 0.90% (median tax ÷ median value).
When are property taxes due in New York?
New York due dates vary by county and municipality—many upstate jurisdictions bill January and school tax on a separate schedule—use your receiver or collector notice.
How can I lower my property tax bill in New York County?
File grievance / SCAR on published deadlines, claim STAR and local exemptions you qualify for, and review school vs general tax lines—ORPTS and local assessors administer rules.
What exemptions or assessment appeals matter in New York County?
New York STAR, senior, veteran, and local exemptions modify tax—ORPTS and local assessors administer filings. STAR, senior, veteran, and local exemptions modify school and general tax—ORPTS and local assessors administer filings.
Why don’t these county medians match my property tax bill?
This page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians—a statistical summary of owner-occupied homes, not your parcel’s assessed value, class, or mill rate stack. Confirm exemptions and district lines on your local tax office materials.
Sources
Verification
Primary reference
U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (2023 5-year), Tables B25103, B25077, and B01003, county level (New York)- Last verified
- 2026-04-18
- Evidence type
- Estimated
Built from secondary sources, summaries, or mixed references—not a single primary document.
County figures use **ACS 2023 5-year** **medians** for annual property taxes and owner-occupied home value; population from **B01003** (same survey) or **POPESTIMATE2024** where matched. Implied **effective rate** = median tax ÷ median value—a county summary, **not** every parcel. Confirm **millage** and **exemptions** with local officials.
Reference population (context): 1,660,664