Oswego County property tax
Homeowners in Oswego County, New York typically pay about 2.40% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,646 on a median home value of $151,700.
Typical effective rate
2.40%
higher than 1% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,646
per year
Median home value
$151,700
In NY
#14
of 62 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 2.40% — 156% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 55% higher than the New York median of 1.55%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,998 for mortgaged homes, $3,081 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 14th highest effective rate of 62 ranked New York counties; nationally it sits around the 99th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Oswego County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (2.40%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Oswego County, NY?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Oswego County is 2.40% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,646) divided by the median home value ($151,700) 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 Oswego County?
The median owner-occupied home in Oswego County is valued at $151,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,646 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,998, versus $3,081 for homes without one.
How does Oswego County compare to the rest of New York?
Oswego County's effective rate is 55% higher than the New York median, ranking 14th of 62 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby New York counties
Counties ranked closest to Oswego County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all New York counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Chemung County | 2.45% | $3,451 |
| 12 | Onondaga County | 2.44% | $4,880 |
| 13 | Genesee County | 2.41% | $4,113 |
| 15 | Schenectady County | 2.36% | $5,568 |
| 16 | St. Lawrence County | 2.33% | $2,844 |
| 17 | Tioga County | 2.33% | $3,751 |
Official data & resources for Oswego County
- Oswego County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Oswego County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Oswego 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.