Sullivan County Property Taxes
Sullivan County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
7.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$424/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.16%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$234,800
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,485
$457/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$4,639
$387/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#31
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Sullivan County, New York
Sullivan taxes slightly below national norm
Sullivan County's effective tax rate of 2.164% sits just below the national median of 2.09%, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. Its median property tax of $5,082 is almost double the national median of $2,690, reflecting home values that average $234,800—well above the national figure.
Close to New York's statewide average
Sullivan's effective rate of 2.164% aligns closely with New York's state average of 2.046%, making it representative of typical state tax burdens. The median tax of $5,082 falls between the state median of $4,709 and the values in higher-priced counties like Tompkins and Ulster.
Middle ground among Hudson Valley peers
Sullivan's 2.164% rate sits between Ulster County's lower 1.944% and the upstate counties like Steuben (2.523%) and Tioga (2.448%). Its $5,082 median tax bill positions it as a moderate-cost Hudson Valley option, pricier than upstate but cheaper than affluent Long Island.
Annual tax on typical Sullivan home
A homeowner with the county's median-valued property of $234,800 pays approximately $5,082 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises to $5,485; without one, it drops to $4,639.
Appeal your assessment if unsure
Sullivan County property values are rising, and assessments don't always keep pace fairly. If your home's assessed value seems high relative to recent sales of similar properties in your town, you can file a free appeal—many homeowners recover hundreds or thousands in annual savings.
How Sullivan County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sullivan County
2.16%
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.