Monroe County Property Taxes
Monroe County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
16.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$458/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.79%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$197,100
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,643
$470/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$5,212
$434/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#60
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Monroe County, New York
Monroe County taxes well above national norm
Monroe County's effective tax rate of 2.788% outpaces the national median of 2.1% by roughly 690 basis points, placing it in the upper tier of American counties. The typical homeowner here pays $5,495 annually—more than double the national median of $2,690.
High-tax county in New York
At 2.788%, Monroe County's effective rate runs 740 basis points above New York's state average of 2.046%, making it one of the higher-tax counties statewide. The median property tax of $5,495 exceeds the state average of $4,709 by 16%, reflecting both the county's elevated rate and its higher median home value.
Highest taxes in the upstate corridor
Monroe County's 2.788% rate is the highest among nearby counties, exceeding Livingston County (2.466%), Madison County (2.295%), Niagara County (2.284%), and Lewis County (1.698%) by substantial margins. This positions Rochester's home county as the region's most tax-heavy jurisdiction.
What a typical Monroe County home costs to own
On the county's median home value of $197,100, you'll pay approximately $5,495 in annual property taxes at the current effective rate. With mortgage financing, that rises to $5,643; without, it drops to $5,212 for homeowners owning outright.
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 Monroe County property is overvalued relative to recent sales in your neighborhood, filing a grievance during the assessment review period could provide meaningful relief from your relatively high annual bill.
How Monroe County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Monroe County
2.79%
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.