Chautauqua County Property Taxes
Chautauqua County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
39.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$237/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.39%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$119,300
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,222
$269/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,546
$212/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#45
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Chautauqua County, New York
Chautauqua above average but moderate
Chautauqua County's effective tax rate of 2.386% exceeds the New York state average of 2.046%, placing it in the upper-middle tier statewide. The median property tax of $2,846 slightly exceeds the national median of $2,690, driven by a moderate rate on modestly valued homes at $119,300.
Upper-middle tier in New York
Chautauqua ranks in the upper-middle range of New York's 62 counties for effective tax rates at 2.386%. The county maintains above-state-average tax pressure while keeping median home values relatively affordable.
Balanced within southwestern cluster
Chautauqua's 2.386% rate sits between Cattaraugus County's 2.693% and Allegany County's 2.943%, making it the most affordable in this southwestern corner. Home values are similarly modest, creating a balanced tax-to-value ratio.
Approximately $2,846 annually
On Chautauqua's median home value of $119,300, you'll pay roughly $2,846 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, the bill climbs to $3,222; without, it drops to $2,546.
Assessment appeal could deliver savings
Even modest overassessments add up at this rate—$200–$400 annually for every $10,000 in inflated value. A free appeal to your local assessor takes minimal time and could cut your tax bill permanently.
How Chautauqua County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Chautauqua County
2.39%
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.