Westchester County Property Tax Calculator
Westchester County, like the rest of downstate New York, assesses property at the town level rather than through a single county office, and its median property tax bills rank among the highest in the nation. Eligible owner-occupants across every town can still claim the statewide STAR program to trim their school levy. Point the tool above at Westchester County and enter a home value to see the figure.
Annual Property Tax
$12,203Monthly (Escrow)
$1,017Effective Rate
1.84%Westchester County's effective rate (1.84%) is 42% higher than the New York average (1.30%).
Edit inputs ↑Westchester County Effective Rate
1.84%
Vs. New York Average
42% higher
New York National Rank
#11 of 51
1 = highest statewide rate
County Median Home Value
$663,200
Estimated Annual Tax (Median Home)
$12,203
Monthly Equivalent
$1,017
Property tax in Westchester County, New York
- Assessment is handled by each individual town or city within Westchester County, not by a countywide assessor's office.
- Eligible owner-occupants in every Westchester town can enroll in STAR, New York's program for trimming the school-tax slice of the bill, paid out as an exemption or a rebate check.
- A grievance filed with the local board of assessment review is the standard first step for an owner who disputes their assessed value.
- Westchester consistently ranks among the highest-median-bill counties nationally, a mix of high home values and the cost of funding many separate local governments.
Other large New York counties
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | 1.62% | $578,400 |
| Nassau County | 1.72% | $684,700 |
| Monroe County | 2.41% | $213,700 |
| Allegany County | 2.37% | $101,700 |
| Orleans County | 2.23% | $140,800 |
| Onondaga County | 2.22% | $200,200 |
| Broome County | 2.21% | $154,900 |
See property tax across every county in New York at the New York property tax calculator , or check your New York income tax with the New York income tax calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Westchester County?
Each town or city in Westchester fixes its own assessed values, and school districts, municipalities, and special districts layer their own rates on top — there's no single Westchester County figure. STAR relief cuts the school-tax piece of the bill for an eligible owner-occupant no matter which town you live in.
How do I appeal my Westchester County assessment?
Valuation happens at the town level here too, so grieve with whichever town's assessment review board covers your property during its yearly filing window. If that doesn't settle it, small claims review or the courts are the next avenue.
Does Westchester County offer STAR or homestead relief?
Yes — New York's STAR program applies to an eligible owner-occupied home in every Westchester town, cutting what's owed toward the school levy, and further relief may be available for seniors, veterans, or other qualifying owners locally.
Why is Westchester County property tax among the nation's highest?
Westchester regularly appears near the top of national rankings for median property tax bills, driven by strong home values combined with the layered cost of funding numerous separate towns, villages, and school districts rather than one consolidated county government.
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