Homeowners in Athens, New York paid a median $5,509 a year in property tax on a median home worth $325,600, an effective rate of about 1.69% (Census 2020–2024).
1.49%Greene County overall
Athens vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Athens
At the local 1.69% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,538 | $211 |
| $250,000 | $4,230 | $352 |
| $350,000 | $5,922 | $493 |
| $500,000 | $8,460 | $705 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in New York
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- New York pop. 8,483,844
- Buffalo pop. 276,854
- Yonkers pop. 209,978
- Rochester pop. 208,772
- Syracuse pop. 146,384
- Albany pop. 100,492
- New Rochelle pop. 82,769
- Cheektowaga pop. 76,056
- Mount Vernon pop. 72,427
- Schenectady pop. 68,847
- Kings County pop. 2,631,580
- Queens County pop. 2,323,052
- New York County pop. 1,629,477
- Suffolk County pop. 1,530,146
- Bronx County pop. 1,404,779
- Nassau County pop. 1,389,591
- Westchester County pop. 999,677
- Erie County pop. 950,622
- Monroe County pop. 753,753
- Richmond County pop. 494,956
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Athens, New York?
Homeowners in Athens, New York paid a median $5,509 a year in property tax on a median home worth $325,600, an effective rate of about 1.69% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Athens?
About $4,230 a year at the 1.69% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Athens higher than the rest of New York?
Athens ranks #364 lowest of 896 New York places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.55%. Greene County overall is 1.49%.