Delaware County Property Taxes
Delaware County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
35% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$255/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.74%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$176,200
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,294
$275/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,843
$237/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#17
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Delaware County, New York
Delaware's rate moderates with values
Delaware County's effective tax rate of 1.736% exceeds the national median effective rate of roughly 0.71%, yet its median property tax of $3,059 remains just above the national median of $2,690. This reflects Delaware's positioning as a rural county with home values below the national average but with moderately higher tax rates.
Delaware ranks well below state average
Delaware County's effective rate of 1.736% is notably below New York's state average of 2.046%, and its median property tax of $3,059 is substantially lower than the state average of $4,709. This makes Delaware one of the more affordable tax environments in New York.
Delaware offers middle-ground taxes
Delaware County's 1.736% effective rate is lower than Chenango (2.389%) and Cortland (2.646%) but higher than Columbia (1.548%) and Essex (1.556%). Its median tax of $3,059 matches Chenango's, making Delaware an attractive option for cost-conscious rural homeowners.
Delaware median tax is $3,059 yearly
A homeowner with a median-valued property of $176,200 in Delaware County pays an estimated $3,059 in annual property taxes, or about $255 per month. With mortgage escrow, the total typically reaches approximately $3,294.
Verify your assessment value today
Delaware County residents should ensure their home's assessed value reflects its true market worth—overassessments reduce your equity and increase tax burden. Requesting a reassessment from your local assessor is free and could result in meaningful annual savings.
How Delaware County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Delaware County
1.74%
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.