Cayuga County property tax
Homeowners in Cayuga County, New York typically pay about 2.19% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,740 on a median home value of $171,000.
Typical effective rate
2.19%
higher than 1% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,740
per year
Median home value
$171,000
In NY
#26
of 62 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 2.19% — 133% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 41% higher than the New York median of 1.55%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $4,049 for mortgaged homes, $3,382 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 26th highest effective rate of 62 ranked New York counties; nationally it sits around the 99th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Cayuga County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (2.19%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Cayuga County, NY?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Cayuga County is 2.19% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,740) divided by the median home value ($171,000) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Cayuga County?
The median owner-occupied home in Cayuga County is valued at $171,000, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,740 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $4,049, versus $3,382 for homes without one.
How does Cayuga County compare to the rest of New York?
Cayuga County's effective rate is 41% higher than the New York median, ranking 26th of 62 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby New York counties
Counties ranked closest to Cayuga County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all New York counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Seneca County | 2.19% | $3,403 |
| 24 | Orange County | 2.19% | $8,494 |
| 25 | Niagara County | 2.19% | $4,155 |
| 27 | Putnam County | 2.12% | $10,001 |
| 28 | Herkimer County | 2.10% | $3,107 |
| 29 | Fulton County | 2.06% | $3,364 |
Official data & resources for Cayuga County
- Cayuga County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Cayuga County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Cayuga County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.