Putnam County Property Taxes
Putnam County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
112.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$833/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.23%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$448,000
State avg ▲ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$10,001
$833/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$10,001
$833/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#35
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Putnam County, New York
Putnam's high home values drive steep tax bills
Putnam County's effective tax rate of 2.232% sits modestly above the national median of 2.690%, but the real story lies in home values—the median at $448,000 far exceeds the national median of $281,900. This combination produces the region's highest median tax bill: $10,001 annually.
Putnam combines moderate rates with premium prices
Putnam's 2.232% effective rate slightly exceeds New York's state average of 2.046%, but the county's sky-high median home value of $448,000 pushes annual taxes to $10,001—the highest among all surveyed counties. Putnam residents pay substantially more despite a rate that's not the state's steepest.
Putnam's premium valuations drive top tax bills
While Putnam's 2.232% rate is lower than Orange County's 2.344%, Putnam's median home value of $448,000 eclipses Orange's $361,100, resulting in the highest actual tax bill at $10,001 versus Orange's $8,463. This reflects Putnam's position as a high-value Hudson Valley enclave.
What the typical Putnam homeowner pays
The median Putnam County home is worth $448,000—significantly higher than any comparable county—and at the county's 2.232% effective rate, that translates to an annual property tax of $10,001. This represents the highest median tax burden among all surveyed counties.
Premium properties warrant premium assessment scrutiny
With annual tax bills exceeding $10,000, even small percentage assessment errors cost thousands annually, making appeals especially valuable for Putnam homeowners. Contacting your local assessor to request an assessment review is free and could yield substantial savings on your substantial tax bill.
How Putnam County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Putnam County
2.23%
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.