Yates County Property Taxes
Yates County, New York
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
27.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$285/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.92%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$178,000
State avg ▼ $267,155
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,514
$293/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,307
$276/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#22
of 62 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Yates County, New York
Yates taxes below state average
Yates County's effective tax rate of 1.920% falls below New York's state average of 2.046% and modestly above the national median. The median property tax of $3,417 sits 27% higher than the national median of $2,690, reflecting New York's generally elevated property tax burden.
Lower-middle tier in New York
Yates County ranks in the lower-middle range among New York's 62 counties for effective tax rates, placing it below the state average in burden. Its median tax of $3,417 runs well below the state average of $4,709, offering residents moderate relief.
Competitive with nearby counties
Yates County's 1.920% rate falls between Warren County (1.530%) and Washington County (2.082%), offering a middle-ground option in the region. It significantly undercuts Wayne County (2.551%) and Wyoming County (2.299%), making it one of the better-taxed areas in its geographic vicinity.
Median home costs $3,417 yearly
On Yates County's median home value of $178,000, you'll pay approximately $3,417 in annual property taxes—or about $3,514 with mortgage escrow included. That's roughly $285-293 per month, among the most affordable in the state.
Appeal your assessment if you haven't
Even in lower-tax Yates County, overassessment occurs, with some properties valued 10-20% above market rate. Filing a free assessment appeal takes minimal effort and could save $300-500 annually—especially valuable if your property hasn't been reassessed in several years.
How Yates County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Yates County
1.92%
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.