Steuben County property tax
Homeowners in Steuben County, New York typically pay about 2.46% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,386 on a median home value of $137,900.
Typical effective rate
2.46%
higher than 0% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,386
per year
Median home value
$137,900
In NY
#9
of 62 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 2.46% — 162% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 58% higher than the New York median of 1.55%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,859 for mortgaged homes, $2,881 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 9th highest effective rate of 62 ranked New York counties; nationally it sits around the 100th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Steuben County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (2.46%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Steuben County, NY?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Steuben County is 2.46% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,386) divided by the median home value ($137,900) 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 Steuben County?
The median owner-occupied home in Steuben County is valued at $137,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,386 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,859, versus $2,881 for homes without one.
How does Steuben County compare to the rest of New York?
Steuben County's effective rate is 58% higher than the New York median, ranking 9th of 62 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby New York counties
Counties ranked closest to Steuben County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all New York counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Broome County | 2.52% | $3,902 |
| 7 | Wayne County | 2.50% | $4,250 |
| 8 | Montgomery County | 2.46% | $3,872 |
| 10 | Livingston County | 2.45% | $4,286 |
| 11 | Chemung County | 2.45% | $3,451 |
| 12 | Onondaga County | 2.44% | $4,880 |
Official data & resources for Steuben County
- Steuben County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Steuben County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Steuben 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.