Herkimer County Property Taxes
Herkimer County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
34.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$256/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.27%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$135,000
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,300
$275/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,840
$237/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#36
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Herkimer County, New York
Herkimer's rate above U.S. median
Herkimer County's effective tax rate of 2.272% exceeds the national median of 2.13%, placing it in the upper third nationally. This elevated rate means Herkimer homeowners carry a heavier tax burden than most Americans.
Moderately above New York average
Herkimer's 2.272% effective rate exceeds New York's state average of 2.046%, placing it among the state's higher-tax counties. This positions Herkimer as a pricier option within an already high-tax state.
Second-highest rate in the region
Herkimer's 2.272% rate ranks only below Genesee County's 2.508%, and well above Franklin County (1.88%) and Greene County (1.658%). Compared to Hamilton County's 0.98%, Herkimer's rate is more than double.
Median annual tax bill is $3,067
The typical Herkimer County home is valued at $135,000 and generates an annual property tax of $3,067. Depending on exemptions, homeowners may pay between $2,840 and $3,300 per year.
Challenge overvalued assessments
Given Herkimer's elevated tax rates, accurate property assessments are essential to avoid overpaying. Review your assessment carefully and file an appeal if your home's assessed value exceeds its true market worth.
How Herkimer County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Herkimer County
2.27%
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.