Homeowners in York, New York paid a median $3,872 a year in property tax on a median home worth $162,700, an effective rate of about 2.38% (Census 2020–2024).
2.45%Livingston County overall
York vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in York
At the local 2.38% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $3,570 | $297 |
| $250,000 | $5,950 | $496 |
| $350,000 | $8,329 | $694 |
| $500,000 | $11,899 | $992 |
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Nearby and related
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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 York, New York?
Homeowners in York, New York paid a median $3,872 a year in property tax on a median home worth $162,700, an effective rate of about 2.38% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in York?
About $5,950 a year at the 2.38% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in York higher than the rest of New York?
York ranks #654 lowest of 896 New York places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.55%. Livingston County overall is 2.45%.