Clinton County Property Taxes
Clinton County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$288/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.98%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$175,100
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,001
$333/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,752
$229/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#26
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Clinton County, New York
Clinton taxes rank high nationally
Clinton County's effective tax rate of 1.977% exceeds the national median effective rate of roughly 0.71%, placing it in the upper tier of taxed counties across America. Yet the median property tax of $3,461 outpaces the national median of $2,690, despite homes being valued below the national median of $281,900.
Clinton sits below state average
Clinton County's effective rate of 1.977% falls slightly below New York's state average of 2.046%, though its median property tax of $3,461 remains significantly lower than the state average of $4,709. This places Clinton in the middle range of New York counties by tax burden.
More affordable than southern neighbors
Clinton County's 1.977% rate beats Columbia County (1.548%) and sits close to Essex County (1.556%), while the absolute tax bill of $3,461 mirrors payments in neighboring Chenango County. Clinton offers a moderate tax profile for the North Country region.
Median Clinton home costs $3,461 tax
A homeowner with a median-valued property of $175,100 in Clinton County pays an estimated $3,461 in annual property taxes, or roughly $288 per month. Adding mortgage escrow costs typically increases the annual burden to around $4,001.
Challenge your assessment if needed
Clinton County residents, like homeowners statewide, should verify their property assessment is accurate—overvaluations are surprisingly common. A successful appeal to your local assessor could reduce your annual tax obligation and save hundreds of dollars over time.
How Clinton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Clinton County
1.98%
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.