Tompkins County, NY Property Tax Calculator
Tompkins County homeowners pay a median $6,515 a year in property tax, 2.24% of a median $290,900 home: above New York's 1.55% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Tompkins County by home value, at 2.24%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $4,480 | $373 |
| $300,000 | $6,720 | $560 |
| $400,000 | $8,960 | $747 |
| $500,000 | $11,200 | $933 |
| $750,000 | $16,800 | $1,400 |
| $1,000,000 | $22,400 | $1,867 |
Tompkins County against New York and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tompkins County | 2.24% | $6,515 | $290,900 | $74,024 |
| 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins County?
The effective rate is 2.24%: a median $6,515 a year on a median $290,900 home. That's the 15th highest of the 39 New York counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Tompkins County?
About $8,960 a year, $747 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Tompkins County compare with the rest of New York?
Its rate is above the state's 1.55%. Across New York, covered counties range from 0.70% to 2.65%.
How do I lower my Tompkins 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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