Genesee County Property Taxes
Genesee County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
15.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$330/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.51%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$157,800
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,267
$356/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,405
$284/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#50
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Genesee County, New York
Genesee's rate well above national median
At 2.508%, Genesee County's effective tax rate ranks in the top 20% nationally—substantially higher than the U.S. median of 2.13%. This elevated rate means Genesee homeowners carry a steeper tax burden than most Americans.
Among New York's highest-taxed counties
Genesee's 2.508% rate significantly exceeds New York's state average of 2.046%, placing it among the state's higher-tax counties. This positions Genesee as a pricier option within an already high-tax state.
Highest rate in the immediate region
Genesee's 2.508% rate is notably higher than Franklin County (1.88%), Fulton County (2.13%), and even Greene County (1.66%). Only Herkimer County (2.27%) comes close, but Genesee still leads the local area in effective tax burden.
Annual taxes average nearly $4,000
The median Genesee County home is valued at $157,800 and carries an estimated annual property tax of $3,958. Depending on exemptions, homeowners may pay between $3,405 and $4,267 per year.
Assess your property value today
Given Genesee's higher tax rates, accurate assessments are critical—overassessed properties cost homeowners hundreds annually. Review your assessment notice carefully and consider filing an appeal if your home's assessed value exceeds its market value.
How Genesee County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Genesee County
2.51%
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.