Statewide average effective rate of about 1.55% (6th-highest nationally), but this varies enormously: Nassau County runs about 2.0%, Westchester about 1.9%, Rockland about 2.1% — while New York City itself is only about 0.88% effective, due to its separate assessment system.
Example: Roughly $6,582/year on the statewide median home value of about $423,800.
New York City's much lower effective rate reflects a different assessment methodology than the rest of the state — don't apply upstate or Long Island rate expectations to an NYC purchase.
Facts on this page reflect research current as of 2026-07-05. Programs, rates, and laws change — confirm current figures with the relevant state agency before relying on them.