Greene County Property Taxes
Greene County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
12.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$343/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.66%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$248,300
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,568
$381/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,617
$301/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#15
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Greene County, New York
Greene's rate well below national median
Greene County's effective tax rate of 1.658% is among the lowest in the nation, falling well below the U.S. median of 2.13%. This low rate provides significant relief for Greene homeowners relative to most Americans.
Among New York's most tax-friendly
At 1.658%, Greene County ranks among New York's lowest-taxed counties, well below the state average of 2.046%. This favorable position makes Greene one of the state's best choices for tax-conscious homeowners.
Lowest rate in the regional peer group
Greene's 1.658% rate beats all comparable neighbors, including Franklin County (1.88%), Jefferson County (1.575%), and Fulton County (2.13%). Only Hamilton County's extraordinary 0.98% rate surpasses Greene's regional advantage.
Home taxes average $4,116 annually
The median Greene County home is valued at $248,300 and carries an estimated annual property tax of $4,116. With exemptions, homeowners may pay between $3,617 and $4,568 per year.
Even low rates benefit from review
Though Greene's tax rates are relatively favorable, overassessment still occurs—costing some homeowners hundreds annually. Requesting an assessment review and filing an appeal if needed ensures you're paying only what you owe.
How Greene County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Greene County
1.66%
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.