Queens County, NY Property Tax Calculator
Queens County homeowners pay a median $6,297 a year in property tax, 0.87% of a median $723,800 home: below New York's 1.55% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Queens County by home value, at 0.87%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,740 | $145 |
| $300,000 | $2,610 | $218 |
| $400,000 | $3,480 | $290 |
| $500,000 | $4,350 | $363 |
| $750,000 | $6,525 | $544 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,700 | $725 |
Queens County against New York and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens County | 0.87% | $6,297 | $723,800 | $86,136 |
| New York | 1.55% | $6,582 | $423,800 | $85,974 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Queens County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Queens County?
The effective rate is 0.87%: a median $6,297 a year on a median $723,800 home. That's the 38th highest of the 39 New York counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Queens County?
About $3,480 a year, $290 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Queens County compare with the rest of New York?
Its rate is below the state's 1.55%. Across New York, covered counties range from 0.70% to 2.65%.
How do I lower my Queens County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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