Onondaga County Property Taxes
Onondaga County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$400/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.59%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$185,300
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,141
$428/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$4,234
$353/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#56
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Onondaga County, New York
Onondaga taxes among the nation's steepest
Onondaga County's effective tax rate of 2.593% ranks in the top tier nationally, significantly exceeding the national median of 2.690%—meaning residents shoulder a heavier tax burden than most Americans. The median annual tax bill of $4,805 on a $185,300 home underscores this reality.
Onondaga has New York's highest tax rates
At 2.593%, Onondaga's effective rate far exceeds the New York state average of 2.046%, ranking among the highest in the state. Residents pay a median of $4,805 annually—slightly above the state median of $4,709—despite lower property values.
Onondaga outpaces similar upstate counties
Onondaga's 2.593% rate significantly exceeds neighboring Oswego County's 2.575% and Oneida County's 2.131%, though actual tax bills vary by home value. At $4,805 median tax, Onondaga homeowners pay the highest among nearby counties when accounting for typical property values.
What the typical Onondaga homeowner pays
The median Onondaga home is worth $185,300, and at the county's 2.593% effective rate, that means an annual property tax of about $4,805. Homeowners with mortgages pay $5,141, while those without pay $4,234.
High taxes make appeals especially worthwhile
With tax rates this steep, even small overassessments cost Onondaga homeowners hundreds annually. A successful assessment appeal could reduce your annual tax burden significantly, and the process is free through your local assessor's office.
How Onondaga County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Onondaga County
2.59%
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.