Jefferson County Property Taxes
Jefferson County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
39.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$238/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.58%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$181,000
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,089
$257/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,515
$210/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#13
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jefferson County, New York
Jefferson's rate below national median
Jefferson County's effective tax rate of 1.575% sits well below the U.S. median of 2.13%, placing it in the lower third nationally. This advantage means Jefferson homeowners enjoy lighter property tax burdens than most Americans.
Among New York's lower-tax counties
At 1.575%, Jefferson County ranks notably below New York's state average of 2.046%, positioning it among the state's more affordable options. This favorable standing matters in a state known for elevated property taxes.
Lower-middle rate regionally
Jefferson's 1.575% rate beats Fulton County (2.13%), Genesee County (2.508%), and Herkimer County (2.272%), but trails Greene County (1.658%) and Franklin County (1.88%). Only Hamilton County's 0.98% significantly outperforms Jefferson regionally.
Median home taxes run $2,851 yearly
The typical Jefferson County home is valued at $181,000 and carries an estimated annual property tax of $2,851. With exemptions, homeowners may pay between $2,515 and $3,089 depending on their circumstances.
Assessment errors still occur here
Even in lower-tax counties, some properties are overassessed relative to fair market value. Requesting a formal assessment review and appealing if warranted can yield meaningful tax savings.
How Jefferson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jefferson County
1.58%
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.