Homeowners in Yates County, New York paid a median $3,477 a year in property tax on a median home worth $184,700, an effective rate of about 1.88% (Census 2020–2024).
1.55%New York statewide · US 0.94%
How Yates County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.88% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,824 | $235 |
| $250,000 | $4,706 | $392 |
| $350,000 | $6,589 | $549 |
| $500,000 | $9,413 | $784 |
Cities and towns in Yates County
Buying a home in Yates County? 2026 loan limits
Related
- New York property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Dutchess County, NY1.89% effective
- Schuyler County, NY1.97% effective
- Erie County, NY1.98% effective
- Ulster County, NY1.77% effective
- Sullivan County, NY2.00% effective
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 Yates County, New York?
Homeowners in Yates County, New York paid a median $3,477 a year in property tax on a median home worth $184,700, an effective rate of about 1.88% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Yates County?
About $5,648 a year ($471 a month) at the 1.88% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Yates County property tax high?
It ranks #23 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 Yates County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Yates County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.