Rockland County Property Taxes
Rockland 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
1.77%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$564,200
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
#18
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Rockland County, New York
Rockland taxes significantly exceed U.S. median
Rockland County's effective tax rate of 1.773% surpasses the national median of 1.1% by 61%, placing it in the top 30% of U.S. counties. Homeowners here pay $10,001 annually—the highest median tax bill of any county profiled—on a median home valued at $564,200.
Rockland sits above New York's average rate
At 1.773%, Rockland County exceeds the state average of 2.046% but remains mid-range within New York's 62-county landscape. The county's high dollar tax bill reflects both its elevated rate and its substantial median home values.
Suburban Rockland pays steeper bills than neighbors
Rockland's $10,001 median annual tax bill dwarfs Saratoga County's $4,843, despite similar rate structures (1.773% vs. 1.491%). Higher home values in Rockland drive this county into a premium tier for absolute tax dollars.
Median home costs $10,001 yearly in taxes
A Rockland County homeowner with the median property value of $564,200 pays approximately $10,001 in annual property taxes—roughly $833 per month. This is the highest burden of any county in this analysis.
Assessment errors are costly—appeal yours
On a $10,001 annual bill, even a modest 10% overassessment costs $1,000 yearly. Rockland homeowners should verify their assessments against recent comparable sales; a successful appeal could recoup significant money.
How Rockland County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Rockland County
1.77%
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.