Tompkins County property tax
Homeowners in Tompkins County, New York typically pay about 2.24% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $6,515 on a median home value of $290,900.
Typical effective rate
2.24%
higher than 1% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$6,515
per year
Median home value
$290,900
In NY
#22
of 62 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 2.24% — 139% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 44% higher than the New York median of 1.55%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $6,711 for mortgaged homes, $6,252 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 22nd highest effective rate of 62 ranked New York counties; nationally it sits around the 99th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Tompkins County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (2.24%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Tompkins County, NY?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Tompkins County is 2.24% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($6,515) divided by the median home value ($290,900) 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 Tompkins County?
The median owner-occupied home in Tompkins County is valued at $290,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $6,515 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $6,711, versus $6,252 for homes without one.
How does Tompkins County compare to the rest of New York?
Tompkins County's effective rate is 44% higher than the New York median, ranking 22nd of 62 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby New York counties
Counties ranked closest to Tompkins County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all New York counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Madison County | 2.26% | $4,181 |
| 20 | Chenango County | 2.26% | $3,120 |
| 21 | Wyoming County | 2.25% | $3,650 |
| 23 | Seneca County | 2.19% | $3,403 |
| 24 | Orange County | 2.19% | $8,494 |
| 25 | Niagara County | 2.19% | $4,155 |
Official data & resources for Tompkins County
- Tompkins County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Tompkins County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Tompkins 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.