Broome County Property Taxes
Broome County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$319/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.64%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$145,100
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,026
$336/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,546
$296/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#57
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Broome County, New York
Broome taxes well above New York average
Broome County's effective tax rate of 2.635% significantly exceeds the New York state average of 2.046%, placing it among the pricier counties statewide. The median property tax of $3,824 is 42% higher than the national median of $2,690, driven by a 2.635% rate applied to median homes valued at $145,100.
High-tax county in New York rankings
Broome County ranks among the upper third of New York's 62 counties for effective tax rates at 2.635%. The county consistently collects above-state-average taxes relative to home values, placing a heavier burden on owners.
Pricier than most regional peers
Broome's 2.635% rate exceeds Cayuga County's 2.282% and Chemung County's 2.522%, making it the highest-taxed in this central-New York cluster. Home values are mid-range for the region at $145,100, but the elevated rate compounds the cost.
Approximately $3,824 annually
On Broome's median home value of $145,100, you'll owe roughly $3,824 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, the bill climbs to $4,026; without, it drops to $3,546.
Overassessment is costing you money
With rates this steep, even a small overassessment could mean $200–$500 yearly in unnecessary taxes. A formal appeal takes minimal effort and can deliver immediate, lasting relief if your home is valued above market.
How Broome County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Broome County
2.64%
Effective rate
New York Avg
1.76%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.