Essex County Property Taxes
Essex County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
33.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$259/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.56%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$200,000
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,789
$316/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,633
$219/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#11
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Essex County, New York
Essex has second-lowest rate regionally
Essex County's effective tax rate of 1.556% exceeds the national median effective rate of roughly 0.71%, yet its median property tax of $3,111 is just above the national median of $2,690. This reflects Essex's rural character with home values near the national average at $200,000.
Essex rate well below state average
Essex County's effective rate of 1.556% is notably lower than New York's state average of 2.046%, and its median property tax of $3,111 is substantially below the state average of $4,709. Essex offers one of the more favorable tax profiles in New York.
Essex matches Columbia's low rate
Essex County's effective rate of 1.556% is nearly identical to Columbia County's 1.548%, making both the lowest in this regional group. Essex's median tax of $3,111 is lower than Columbia's $4,795, reflecting the Adirondack county's more modest home values.
Essex homeowners pay $3,111 tax
A homeowner with a median-valued property of $200,000 in Essex County pays an estimated $3,111 in annual property taxes, or about $260 per month. With mortgage escrow, the total typically reaches approximately $3,789.
Low rates don't guarantee fair value
Even with Essex County's favorable tax rate, homeowners should confirm their properties are assessed at fair market value—errors happen regardless of overall county rates. Requesting an assessment review from your local assessor is free and could protect your property investment.
How Essex County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Essex County
1.56%
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.