Hamilton County Property Taxes
Hamilton County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
49.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$197/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.98%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$242,000
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,510
$209/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,274
$190/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#5
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Hamilton County, New York
Hamilton's tax rate is extraordinarily low
Hamilton County's effective tax rate of 0.979% is among the lowest in the entire nation, less than half the U.S. median of 2.13%. Hamilton stands as a rare tax haven where property tax burdens are exceptionally light.
New York's most tax-friendly county
At 0.979%, Hamilton County has the lowest effective tax rate in New York, dramatically below the state average of 2.046%. This advantage is unmatched within a state historically known for high property taxes.
Tax rate unmatched in the region
Hamilton's 0.979% rate is roughly half that of Greene County (1.658%), Franklin County (1.88%), and all other nearby counties. This extraordinary advantage makes Hamilton the region's clear tax leader.
Low rate, surprisingly modest bill
Despite median home values of $242,000, Hamilton residents pay only $2,369 in annual property taxes—a remarkable benefit of the county's low rate. Homeowners may pay between $2,274 and $2,510 depending on exemptions.
Verify your assessment is correct
Hamilton's low rates don't prevent occasional overassessments from occurring. Reviewing your property assessment ensures you're benefiting fully from the county's exceptional tax advantage.
How Hamilton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hamilton County
0.98%
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.