Tioga County Property Taxes

Tioga County, New York

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

20.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$313/mo escrow

#47 of 62 counties in New York

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

2.45%

vs. New York Avg20.4% below
vs. National Avg39.4% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$153,200

State avg $267,155

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$4,070

$339/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$3,450

$288/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#47

of 62 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Tioga County, New York

Tioga's tax rate well above national

Tioga County's effective tax rate of 2.448% sits in the 69th percentile nationally, significantly above the national median of 2.09%. Its median property tax of $3,750 exceeds the national median of $2,690, though Tioga homes average just $153,200—below the national median of $281,900.

Above-average tax burden in New York

Tioga's effective rate of 2.448% substantially exceeds New York's state average of 2.046%, making it one of the higher-tax counties statewide. The median tax of $3,750 runs below the state median of $4,709 only because homes here are valued significantly less than the state average.

Second-highest rate in the region

Tioga's 2.448% rate ranks second only to Steuben County (2.523%) among the eight profiled counties, and well above regional neighbors like Tompkins (2.348%) and Seneca (2.289%). This positions Tioga as a higher-tax zone in central New York.

Annual tax on typical Tioga home

A homeowner with the county's median-valued property of $153,200 pays approximately $3,750 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, the bill rises to $4,070; without one, it drops to $3,450.

Challenge assessments at the town level

Tioga County's above-average tax rate makes assessment accuracy especially important. Homeowners can appeal their assessments to the town assessor or board of assessment review at no cost—if your assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales, an appeal could reduce your annual tax burden.

How Tioga County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Tioga County$3,750
New York State Average$4,709
National Average$1,924

Tioga County

2.45%

Effective rate

New York Avg

1.76%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Tioga County, New York?
The effective property tax rate in Tioga County, New York is 2.45%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Tioga County?
The median annual property tax payment in Tioga County is $3,750. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,070, while those without a mortgage pay $3,450.
How does Tioga County compare to the New York average?
Tioga County's effective tax rate of 2.45% is higher than the New York state average of 1.76%. The median annual property tax in Tioga County is $3,750, compared to the state average of $4,709.
What is the median home value in Tioga County, New York?
The median home value in Tioga County, New York is $153,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Tioga County property tax rate higher than the New York average?
Tioga County's effective property tax rate of 2.45% is higher than the New York average of 1.76%. This difference of 0.68% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Tioga County rank for property taxes in New York?
Tioga County ranks #47 out of 62 counties in New York by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 2.45% and median annual tax of $3,750, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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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.