Franklin County Property Taxes
Franklin County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
48.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$202/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.88%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$128,600
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,780
$232/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,134
$178/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#20
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Franklin County, New York
Franklin's tax rate beats national average
At 1.88%, Franklin County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 2.13%, placing it in the lower third nationally. This means Franklin homeowners pay less in property taxes relative to home value than most Americans—a significant advantage for affordability.
Below average among New York counties
Franklin ranks among the lower-taxed counties in New York, with an effective rate of 1.88% compared to the state average of 2.046%. This positions Franklin favorably within a state known for relatively high property taxes.
More affordable than most regional peers
Franklin's 1.88% rate outperforms neighboring Fulton County (2.13%) and Genesee County (2.51%), making it one of the region's more tax-friendly options. Only Hamilton County (0.98%) beats Franklin's rate in the immediate area.
Typical homeowner pays $2,418 annually
The median home in Franklin County costs $128,600 and carries an estimated annual property tax of $2,418. With mortgage-related exemptions, some homeowners pay closer to $2,134, while others may pay $2,780.
Your assessment may be too high
Many homeowners in Franklin County are paying more than they should due to inaccurate assessments. Reviewing your assessment and filing an appeal if your home's value has declined is a straightforward way to reduce your annual tax bill.
How Franklin County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Franklin County
1.88%
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.