What is the property tax rate in Yonkers, NY?

Yonkers has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.97%. On a median home valued at $478,000, homeowners pay approximately $9,434 per year in property taxes.

How does Yonkers compare to Westchester County?

Yonkers's effective rate of 1.97% is 30% higher than the Westchester County average of 1.51%. The county-wide median annual tax is $10,001, while Yonkers homeowners pay an estimated $9,434.

How much are property taxes in Yonkers on a $300,000 home?

Based on Yonkers's effective rate of 1.97%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $5,910 per year, or about $493 per month.

Yonkers Property Tax Rate

Westchester County, New York

1.97%effective rate

Yonkers is located in Westchester County, New York. Homeowners in Yonkers pay a median of $9,434 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $478,000, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.97%. This is 30% higher than the Westchester County average of 1.51%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.97%

vs 1.51% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$9,434

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$478,000

2024 estimate

Population📍

209,529

Yonkers, NY

How Yonkers Compares

Yonkers

1.97%

Westchester County Average

1.51%

New York Average

1.55%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Westchester County

Compare property tax rates for 8 cities in Westchester County, New York.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Ossining	26,979	$10,001	2.25%
Mount Vernon	72,528	$10,001	2.22%
Peekskill	25,484	$7,889	2.09%
Yonkers	209,529	$9,434	1.97%
Port Chester	31,162	$10,001	1.77%
White Plains	59,818	$10,001	1.60%
New Rochelle	81,591	$10,001	1.50%
Harrison	29,279	$10,001	1.00%

About Property Taxes in Yonkers

Property taxes in Yonkers are collected by Westchester County. Tax exemptions available to Westchester County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Yonkers. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Westchester County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$5,910

$493/month · Rate: 1.97%

Westchester County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.