Living here
Rochester property tax
About 2.55% of home value a year, a median bill of $3,074.
Median property tax paid
$3,074/yr
US $2,969
Effective tax rate
2.55%
New York 1.60% · US 0.98%
Median home value
$120,600
US $303,400
Estimate your property tax
Estimated yearly tax: $3,074 · about $256 a month
Uses Rochester’s effective rate of 2.55%. Real bills depend on assessed value, exemptions and local levies; check your county assessor for the exact amount.
How Rochester compares
- Rochester2.55%
- New York1.60%
- United States0.98%
- Niagara Falls2.55%
- Syracuse2.50%
- Albany2.35%
- Yonkers1.97%
- White Plains1.60%
- Staten Island0.92%
- North Hempstead1.15%
- Huntington1.36%
- Rochester$3,074
- New York$6,450
- United States$2,969
- Niagara Falls$2,661
- Syracuse$3,129
- Albany$5,235
- Yonkers$9,434
- White Plains$10,001
- Staten Island$6,074
- North Hempstead$10,001
- Huntington$10,001
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Rochester?
The effective rate, median taxes paid divided by median home value, is about 2.55% (New York: 1.60%, US: 0.98%). Your actual bill depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local voter-approved levies.
How much is the average property tax bill in Rochester?
The median homeowner pays $3,074 a year in real estate taxes, on a median home value of $120,600.
How do I estimate my property tax in Rochester?
Multiply your home’s value by about 2.55% for a rough estimate, or use the estimator above. For an exact figure, check your county assessor or tax collector bill.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (median real estate taxes paid and median home value for owner-occupied homes). Not tax advice.