Bronx County property tax
Homeowners in Bronx County, New York typically pay about 1.03% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $5,447 on a median home value of $529,500.
Typical effective rate
1.03%
higher than 33% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$5,447
per year
Median home value
$529,500
In NY
#57
of 62 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.03% — 10% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 34% lower than the New York median of 1.55%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $5,609 for mortgaged homes, $5,108 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 57th highest effective rate of 62 ranked New York counties; nationally it sits around the 67th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Bronx County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.03%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Bronx County, NY?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Bronx County is 1.03% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($5,447) divided by the median home value ($529,500) 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 Bronx County?
The median owner-occupied home in Bronx County is valued at $529,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $5,447 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $5,609, versus $5,108 for homes without one.
How does Bronx County compare to the rest of New York?
Bronx County's effective rate is 34% lower than the New York median, ranking 57th of 62 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby New York counties
Counties ranked closest to Bronx County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all New York counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Nassau County | 1.46% | $10,001 |
| 55 | Saratoga County | 1.40% | $4,875 |
| 56 | Columbia County | 1.40% | $4,852 |
| 58 | Hamilton County | 1.00% | $2,597 |
| 59 | Richmond County | 0.92% | $6,247 |
| 60 | New York County | 0.92% | $10,001 |
Official data & resources for Bronx County
- Bronx County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Bronx County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Bronx 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.