Orleans County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Orleans County, New York. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
2.72%
State Effective Rate
1.30%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$6,035
Median Home Value (ACS)
$140,800
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$3,823
Owner-Occupied Households
12,515
The typical owner-occupied home in Orleans County is valued at $140,800 with a median real estate tax bill of $3,823 per year — an effective rate of 2.72%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: New York
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.30%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Orleans County, New York, the current county-level estimate is 2.72%, or approximately $10,880 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Orleans County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 2.72% · vs New York: 1.30% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $6,800 | $567 |
| $400,000 | $10,880 | $907 |
| $500,000 | $13,600 | $1,133 |
| $750,000 | $20,400 | $1,700 |
| $1,000,000 | $27,200 | $2,267 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Orleans County2.72%
- Cattaraugus County2.64%
- Monroe County2.63%
- Cortland County2.56%
- Broome County2.52%
- Allegany County2.92%
- Wayne County2.50%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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