Cayuga County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
20.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$312/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.28%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$164,200
State avg $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,152
$346/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,249
$271/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#37
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Cayuga County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
2.28%
0.52 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$3,747
$962 below the state median
State position
#37
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 62 New York counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Cayuga County, New York
Cayuga moderately above state average
Cayuga County's effective tax rate of 2.282% sits above the New York state average of 2.046%, making it moderately expensive statewide. The median property tax of $3,747 exceeds the national median of $2,690 by 39%, reflecting Cayuga's 2.282% rate applied to homes worth $164,200.
Upper-middle tier among New York counties
Cayuga ranks in the upper-middle tier of New York's 62 counties for effective tax rates at 2.282%. The county consistently collects above-state-average property taxes, adding pressure to homeowner budgets.
Competitive with central-New York peers
Cayuga's 2.282% rate falls between Chemung County's 2.522% and Broome County's 2.635%, positioning it as moderately priced for the region. With median homes at $164,200, Cayuga offers mid-range values but above-average tax pressure.
Annual taxes approximately $3,747
On Cayuga's median home value of $164,200, you'll owe roughly $3,747 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, expect $4,152; without, approximately $3,249.
Overassessed homeowners need to appeal
With effective rates above state average, overassessment errors hit your wallet harder than in lower-tax counties. A simple appeal could save you $300–$500 annually if your home's assessed value exceeds recent market sales.
How Cayuga County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cayuga County
2.28%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.