Oswego 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
2.40%

Homeowners in Oswego County, New York paid a median $3,646 a year in property tax on a median home worth $151,700, an effective rate of about 2.40% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#49 lowest of 62New York counties by effective rate

1.55%New York statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$3,646
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$151,700
owner-occupied
Effective rate
2.40%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
5.3%
of $69,183 median household income
Owner costs
$1,498/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Oswego County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Oswego County2.40%
New York1.55%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Oswego County$3,646
New York$6,582
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 2.40% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$3,605$300
$250,000$6,009$501
$350,000$8,412$701
$500,000$12,017$1,001

Cities and towns in Oswego County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Oswego$3,362$120,6002.79%
Fulton$3,106$101,0003.08%
Mexico$4,176$167,1002.50%
Central Square$5,756$196,0002.94%
Pulaski$4,063$158,1002.57%
Minetto$4,738$188,7002.51%
Lacona$2,674$131,3002.04%
Cleveland$3,344$123,6002.71%
Sandy Creek$1,816$106,0001.71%
Parish$3,363$129,3002.60%

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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 Oswego County, New York?

Homeowners in Oswego County, New York paid a median $3,646 a year in property tax on a median home worth $151,700, an effective rate of about 2.40% (Census 2020–2024).

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

About $7,210 a year ($601 a month) at the 2.40% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Oswego County property tax high?

It ranks #49 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 Oswego County?

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