Lewis County Property Taxes
Lewis County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
43% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$224/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.70%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$158,000
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,966
$247/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,400
$200/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#16
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lewis County, New York
Lewis County taxes well below national average
At 1.698%, Lewis County's effective tax rate sits comfortably below the national median of 2.1%, placing it in the bottom third of U.S. counties by tax burden. The typical Lewis County homeowner pays $2,682 annually—nearly identical to the national median of $2,690—despite the county's lower rate, thanks to significantly cheaper home values here.
Among New York's most tax-friendly counties
Lewis County ranks among the lowest tax-rate counties in New York, with an effective rate nearly 200 basis points below the state average of 2.046%. Its median tax bill of $2,682 is less than 57% of the state average of $4,709, reflecting both lower rates and lower property values across the region.
Lowest taxes in the upstate corridor
Lewis County's 1.698% rate beats every nearby county, from Madison County (2.295%) to Niagara County (2.284%) to Monroe County (2.788%). Only Nassau and New York counties downstate have lower effective rates, but those are offset by much higher property values.
What a typical Lewis County home costs to own
On the county's median home value of $158,000, you'll pay roughly $2,682 in annual property taxes at the current effective rate. That figure jumps to $2,966 if you're financing the purchase through a mortgage, though it drops to $2,400 for owners without a mortgage.
You may be overassessed—here's what to do
Across New York, many homeowners discover their assessed values exceed fair market value, opening the door to successful tax appeals. If you believe your Lewis County property is overvalued relative to recent sales in your area, filing a grievance during the assessment review period could lower your annual bill.
How Lewis County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lewis County
1.70%
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.