Nassau County, New York property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.46%

Homeowners in Nassau County, New York paid a median $10,001 a year in property tax on a median home worth $684,700, an effective rate of about 1.46% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#9 lowest of 62New York counties by effective rate

1.55%New York statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$10,001
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$684,700
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.46%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
6.8%
of $146,202 median household income
Owner costs
$3,795/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Nassau County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Nassau County1.46%
New York1.55%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Nassau County$10,001
New York$6,582
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 1.46% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,191$183
$250,000$3,652$304
$350,000$5,112$426
$500,000$7,303$609

Cities and towns in Nassau County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Hempstead$10,001$459,5002.18%
Levittown$10,001$590,5001.69%
Freeport$10,001$505,9001.98%
Hicksville$10,001$634,1001.58%
Valley Stream$10,001$616,1001.62%
East Meadow$10,001$631,8001.58%
Elmont$10,001$602,9001.66%
Baldwin$10,001$593,8001.68%
Long Beach$10,001$696,4001.44%
Uniondale$8,900$539,0001.65%
Oceanside$10,001$634,3001.58%
Franklin Square$10,001$657,0001.52%
Glen Cove$10,001$698,9001.43%
Plainview$10,001$796,3001.26%
Rockville Centre$10,001$818,7001.22%
Garden City$10,001$1,075,9000.93%
Merrick$10,001$771,9001.30%
Massapequa$10,001$693,2001.44%
Mineola$10,001$651,2001.54%
North Bellmore$10,001$659,2001.52%
West Hempstead$10,001$653,6001.53%
East Massapequa$10,001$625,6001.60%
Lynbrook$10,001$611,9001.63%
Roosevelt$8,942$477,4001.87%
Syosset$10,001$874,3001.14%

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Nassau County, New York?

Homeowners in Nassau County, New York paid a median $10,001 a year in property tax on a median home worth $684,700, an effective rate of about 1.46% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Nassau County?

About $4,382 a year ($365 a month) at the 1.46% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Nassau County property tax high?

It ranks #9 lowest of 62 New York counties. The state median effective rate is 1.55% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Nassau County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Nassau County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.