Seneca County, New York Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for New York. Population: 9,848.
The median annual property tax in Seneca County is $3,267, which is 31% lower than the New York state average and 70% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 2.29% on a median home value of $142,700. Property taxes represent 4.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,267
-31% vs State
+70% vs US
Median Home Value
$142,700
-47% vs State
-33% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
2.29%
+12% vs State
+141% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,331
$278/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,158
$263/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,267 +4.7% | 2.29% |
| 2022 | $3,120 +7.8% | 2.36% |
| 2021 | $2,895 +3.1% | 2.59% |
| 2020 | $2,809 -3.9% | 2.61% |
| 2019 | $2,923 | 2.73% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$66,007
per year
Monthly Tax
$272
per month
Other Counties in New York
Rockland County
Tax: $10,001/yr Rate: 1.77%
Rensselaer County
Tax: $5,357/yr Rate: 2.19%
Kings County
Tax: $6,120/yr Rate: 0.69%
Queens County
Tax: $6,130/yr Rate: 0.88%
Allegany County
Tax: $2,881/yr Rate: 2.94%
Nassau County
Tax: $10,001/yr Rate: 1.52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Seneca County, New York? ▼
The median annual property tax in Seneca County is $3,267 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 2.29% on a median home value of $142,700.
How does Seneca County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Seneca County are 70% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 2.29% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Seneca County? ▼
In Seneca County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,331 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,158. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Seneca County? ▼
Property taxes in Seneca County represent approximately 4.9% of the median household income of $66,007. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.