Wayne County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Wayne 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
2.50%
State Effective Rate
1.30%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$5,100
Median Home Value (ACS)
$170,000
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$4,250
Owner-Occupied Households
30,676
The typical owner-occupied home in Wayne County is valued at $170,000 with a median real estate tax bill of $4,250 per year — an effective rate of 2.50%. 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 Wayne County, New York, the current county-level estimate is 2.50%, or approximately $10,000 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.
Wayne County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 2.50% · vs New York: 1.30% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $6,250 | $521 |
| $400,000 | $10,000 | $833 |
| $500,000 | $12,500 | $1,042 |
| $750,000 | $18,750 | $1,563 |
| $1,000,000 | $25,000 | $2,083 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Wayne County2.50%
- Broome County2.52%
- Steuben County2.46%
- Cortland County2.56%
- Onondaga County2.44%
- Oswego County2.40%
- Monroe County2.63%
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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