School & Tax District Breakdown for Nassau County Residents
Nassau County property taxes by school district: recent sales show a median annual tax around $14,500 (~1.75% of the median sale price), with district-by-district rates, year-over-year direction, and the schools serving each district.
Tax figures from 9,169 recent sales with reported annual taxes · Closed-sale stats through Sep 10, 2026 · charts through August 2026 · refreshed Oct 9, 2026 11:00 pm
Key readAcross the 57 Nassau County districts with enough recent recorded sales to measure, most effective tax rates run from about 1.3% to 1.85% of value, with a median of about 1.61%. For scale, applied to a $830K home — the county median — that band is roughly $10,800 to $15,400 a year in property tax depending on the district, which is why two similarly priced homes can carry very different carrying costs.
Property taxes by price point
The single most useful tax question is how the bill scales with what you pay. Across recent Nassau County sales:
How do property taxes scale with price in Nassau County?
Among recent sales under $850K, the median annual property tax runs about $12,000 (4,494 sales). At $850K and above, it climbs to $17,000 (4,675 sales).
Live OneKey MLS sold data (reported annual taxes). Taxes vary by school district, assessment, and exemptions — confirm the exact bill for any specific property.
At a county-wide median, that is roughly 1.75% of the sale price in annual property tax — but this is a blended figure across every district, and your effective rate depends on the specific district, assessment, and exemptions.
Nassau County school districts
The table below covers all 56 Nassau County school districts, each setting its own tax levy, showing its typical home value from the NY State assessment roll. Where enough recent recorded sales carry a reported tax bill, the median annual tax and the resulting effective rate are shown from that real sample; a dash means the sample is too thin to publish a rate without guessing. Select a district to open its community page where one is published.
Also listed: Amityville and Cold Spring Harbor — neighbouring districts that serve some Nassau County homes, so they are shown here but counted with their own county.
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| School district | Median home value | Typical annual tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amityvilleschools ↓ | $382K | $12,800▲ +1% yr/yr | 1.81% |
| Baldwinschools ↓ | $444K | $13,600▲ +3% yr/yr | 1.88% |
| Bellmoreschools ↓ | $509K | $14,600▼ −7% yr/yr | 1.75% |
| Bellmore-Merrick Central High School Districtschools ↓ | — | $14,400▼ −4% yr/yr | 1.7% |
| Bethpageschools ↓ | $500K | $13,400▼ −1% yr/yr | 1.64% |
| Carle Placeschools ↓ | $549K | $11,900▼ −11% yr/yr | 1.38% |
| Cold Spring Harborschools ↓ | $1.39M | — | — |
| East Meadowschools ↓ | $495K | $11,300 | 1.38% |
| East Rockawayschools ↓ | $453K | $12,800▼ −4% yr/yr | 1.79% |
| East Willistonschools ↓ | $946K | $23,100▲ +7% yr/yr | 1.41% |
| Elmontschools ↓ | $463K | $11,300▼ −2% yr/yr | 1.5% |
| Farmingdaleschools ↓ | $443K | $13,000▲ +1% yr/yr | 1.69% |
| Floral Park-Belleroseschools ↓ | $585K | $14,600▼ −2% yr/yr | 1.72% |
| Franklin Squareschools ↓ | $516K | $10,900▼ −3% yr/yr | 1.35% |
| Freeportschools ↓ | $393K | $11,800▼ −1% yr/yr | 1.72% |
| Garden Cityschools ↓ | $860K | $18,700▼ −2% yr/yr | 1.3% |
| Glen Coveschools ↓ | $405K | $12,300▼ −8% yr/yr | 1.49% |
| Great Neckschools ↓ | $1M | $19,500▼ −5% yr/yr | 1.22% |
| Hempsteadschools ↓ | $333K | $12,800▼ −7% yr/yr | 1.97% |
| Herricksschools ↓ | $731K | $16,100▼ −2% yr/yr | 1.3% |
| Hewlett-Woodmereschools ↓ | $611K | $19,100▲ +3% yr/yr | 1.65% |
| Hicksvilleschools ↓ | $482K | $10,800 | 1.42% |
| Island Parkschools ↓ | $448K | $11,200▲ +4% yr/yr | 1.51% |
| Island Treesschools ↓ | $443K | $10,900▲ +4% yr/yr | 1.48% |
| Jerichoschools ↓ | $840K | $23,300▼ −1% yr/yr | 1.67% |
| Lawrenceschools ↓ | $750K | $11,200▼ −3% yr/yr | 0.85% |
| Levittownschools ↓ | $434K | $13,800▲ +2% yr/yr | 1.84% |
| Locust Valleyschools ↓ | $622K | $16,100▼ −16% yr/yr | 1.43% |
| Long Beachschools ↓ | $462K | $13,100▼ −7% yr/yr | 1.47% |
| Lynbrookschools ↓ | $509K | $16,400▼ −5% yr/yr | 2.03% |
| Malverneschools ↓ | $458K | $14,300▲ +2% yr/yr | 1.85% |
| Manhassetschools ↓ | $1.36M | $21,500▲ +3% yr/yr | 0.92% |
| Massapequaschools ↓ | $505K | $14,300▲ +4% yr/yr | 1.63% |
| Merrickschools ↓ | $566K | $16,300▲ +5% yr/yr | 1.77% |
| Mineolaschools ↓ | $546K | $11,500▲ +3% yr/yr | 1.35% |
| New Hyde Park-Garden City Parkschools ↓ | $596K | $13,000▼ −1% yr/yr | 1.48% |
| North Bellmoreschools ↓ | $489K | $13,400▲ +1% yr/yr | 1.61% |
| North Merrickschools ↓ | $505K | $14,600▲ +5% yr/yr | 1.71% |
| North Shoreschools ↓ | $698K | $15,700▼ −11% yr/yr | 1.26% |
| Oceansideschools ↓ | $492K | $13,400 | 1.74% |
| Oyster Bay-East Norwichschools ↓ | $650K | $17,100▲ +13% yr/yr | 1.22% |
| Plainedgeschools ↓ | $472K | $15,300▲ +2% yr/yr | 1.93% |
| Plainview-Old Bethpageschools ↓ | $583K | $16,800▲ +3% yr/yr | 1.72% |
| Port Washingtonschools ↓ | $842K | $19,700▲ +2% yr/yr | 1.4% |
| Rockville Centreschools ↓ | $657K | $21,800▲ +5% yr/yr | 2.05% |
| Rooseveltschools ↓ | $354K | $9,500▲ +4% yr/yr | 1.44% |
| Roslynschools ↓ | $942K | $21,300▼ −5% yr/yr | 1.34% |
| Seafordschools ↓ | $479K | $13,700▼ −2% yr/yr | 1.72% |
| Sewanhaka Central High School Districtschools ↓ | — | $11,800▼ −6% yr/yr | 1.46% |
| Syossetschools ↓ | $708K | $21,100▼ −3% yr/yr | 1.69% |
| Uniondaleschools ↓ | $401K | $10,100 | 1.45% |
| Valley Stream 13schools ↓ | $484K | $12,000▲ +2% yr/yr | 1.53% |
| Valley Stream 24schools ↓ | $460K | $12,000▲ +2% yr/yr | 1.69% |
| Valley Stream 30schools ↓ | $462K | $11,700▼ −1% yr/yr | 1.46% |
| Valley Stream Central High School Districtschools ↓ | — | $11,800▲ +2% yr/yr | 1.53% |
| Wantaghschools ↓ | $524K | $14,900▲ +1% yr/yr | 1.75% |
| Westburyschools ↓ | $419K | $12,300▲ +2% yr/yr | 1.69% |
| West Hempsteadschools ↓ | $485K | $13,600▲ +4% yr/yr | 1.72% |
Median home value is the NY State ORPS assessment-roll median for the district. Typical annual tax and effective rate are shown only for districts with at least 20 recent recorded sales carrying a reported tax bill (median annual tax ÷ median sale price); a dash means that district had fewer, which is common in the smallest districts, and a median drawn from a handful of sales would read as precise while moving hundreds of dollars on one more sale. The yr/yr marker compares the median recorded tax bill on homes sold in the last 12 months against the preceding 12 months, and appears only where both year samples are adequate; a shift can reflect levies, reassessment, or a different mix of homes selling. School-district boundaries can cross town and postal lines — always verify the district for a specific address.
How to read the effective rate. It is an observed cost ratio — the median recorded tax bill divided by the median recorded sale price — not an official tax rate, millage, or assessment ratio, and it is not a figure any taxing authority publishes. Because both halves are medians of a sample of recent sales, the second decimal carries more precision than the underlying data supports: differences of a few hundredths of a point between districts are noise, not a ranking, and these are best read as broad tiers (for example, "around 1.3%" versus "around 2%"). A specific home's actual bill depends on its own assessment, any exemptions such as STAR, and any village or special-district taxes layered on top, so it can sit meaningfully above or below its district's median. Use these figures to compare the general cost of ownership across districts, not to project a bill for any particular property — and confirm the current figures for any home you are seriously considering. This is factual cost information, not tax or legal advice.
Need the exact taxes and district for one address?County and district medians frame the picture — the real number is address-specific.
Ask about a specific homeWhich schools serve each district?
Every home listed in Nassau County records the elementary, middle, and high school serving that address. Aggregated across recent listings, that gives a live, address-sourced roster: 200 elementary, 64 middle, and 59 high schools across 58 districts. Open a district to see the schools recorded for it, the communities it serves, and how that district's market actually behaves — median sale price and its year-over-year direction, median annual tax, median price per square foot, and typical time to sell. School names are listed as facts only — no ratings or rankings — and attendance zones within a district vary street by street, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific address with the district.
Amityville5 schools
ElementaryNortheast School, Northwest Elementary School, Park Avenue School - Suffolk
MiddleEdmund W Miles Middle School
HighAmityville Memorial High School
CommunitiesMassapequa
Amityville's median of about $430 per square foot sits about 17% below Nassau County's $518, and homes there went to contract in roughly 26 days, about the Nassau County median of 28.
Baldwin7 schools
ElementaryBrookside Elementary School, Lenox Elementary School, Meadow Elementary School, Plaza Elementary School, Steele Elementary School
MiddleBaldwin Middle School
HighBaldwin Senior High School
CommunitiesBaldwin, North Baldwin, Baldwin Harbor, Freeport, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, South Hempstead
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Baldwin — about 68% of the 274 sales recorded here over the period.
At about $444 per square foot, Baldwin runs some 14% below the Nassau County median of $518, and homes there went to contract in roughly 30 days, about the Nassau County median of 28.
Bellmore7 schools
ElementaryReinhard Early Childhood Center, Shore Road School, Winthrop Avenue School
MiddleGrand Avenue Middle School, Merrick Avenue Middle School
HighJohn F Kennedy High School, Wellington C Mepham High Sch
CommunitiesBellmore, North Bellmore
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Bellmore — about 92% of the 130 sales recorded here over the period.
At about $474 per square foot, Bellmore runs some 8% below the Nassau County median of $518, and the typical home there went to contract in about 27 days, essentially the county's pace (28 days).
Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District19 schools
ElementaryBirch School, Camp Avenue School, Chatterton School, Harold D Fayette School, John G Dinkelmeyer School, Martin Avenue Elementary School, Newbridge Road School, Norman J Levy Lakeside School, Old Mill Road School, Park Avenue School - North Bellmore, Reinhard Early Childhood Center, Saw Mill Road School, Shore Road School, Winthrop Avenue School
MiddleGrand Avenue Middle School, Merrick Avenue Middle School
HighJohn F Kennedy High School, Sanford H Calhoun High School, Wellington C Mepham High Sch
CommunitiesMerrick, Bellmore, North Bellmore, North Merrick, Wantagh
Sales concentrate in Merrick and Bellmore — together about 72% of the 416 sales recorded in the district over the period.
At about $493 per square foot, Bellmore-Merrick runs some 5% below the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract runs about 7 days faster than the Nassau County median (21 vs 28 days).
Bethpage5 schools
ElementaryCentral Boulevard Elementary School, Charles Campagne School, Kramer Lane Elementary School
MiddleJohn F Kennedy Middle School - Nassau
HighBethpage Senior High School
CommunitiesBethpage, Plainview, Hicksville, Old Bethpage
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Bethpage — about 74% of the 154 sales recorded here over the period.
At roughly $513 per square foot, Bethpage sits in line with the Nassau County median of $518, and the typical home there went to contract in about 29 days, essentially the county's pace (28 days).
Carle Place3 schools
ElementaryRushmore Avenue School
MiddleCarle Place Middle Senior High Sch
HighCarle Place Middle Senior High Sch
CommunitiesWestbury, Carle Place, Mineola
Sales concentrate in Westbury and Carle Place — together about 96% of the 47 sales recorded in the district over the period.
Carle Place's median of about $556 per square foot sits about 7% above Nassau County's $518, and the typical home there took about 21 days to go to contract against 28 county-wide, about 7 days faster.
Cold Spring Harbor3 schools
ElementaryWest Side School
MiddleCold Spring Harbor High School
HighCold Spring Harbor High School
CommunitiesLaurel Hollow, Oyster Bay Cove
East Meadow9 schools
ElementaryBarnum Woods School, Bowling Green School, Mcvey Elementary School, Meadowbrook Elementary School, Parkway School
MiddleClarke Middle School, Woodland Middle School
HighEast Meadow High School, W Tresper Clarke High School
CommunitiesEast Meadow, Westbury, Levittown
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in East Meadow — about 73% of the 392 sales recorded here over the period.
East Meadow homes trade at about $511 per square foot, close to the Nassau County median of $518, and the typical home there took about 22 days to go to contract against 28 county-wide, about 6 days faster.
East Rockaway4 schools
ElementaryCentre Avenue Elementary School, Rhame Avenue Elementary School
MiddleEast Rockaway Junior-Senior High Sch
HighEast Rockaway Junior-Senior High Sch
CommunitiesEast Rockaway, Lynbrook
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in East Rockaway — about 84% of the 118 sales recorded here over the period.
East Rockaway's median of about $455 per square foot sits about 12% below Nassau County's $518, and the typical home there took about 33 days to go to contract against 28 county-wide, about 5 days slower.
East Williston4 schools
ElementaryNorth Side School
MiddleWheatley School, Willets Road School
HighWheatley School
CommunitiesEast Williston, Roslyn Heights, Mineola, Old Westbury
East Williston's median of about $618 per square foot sits about 19% above Nassau County's $518, and homes there went to contract in roughly 30 days, about the Nassau County median of 28.
Elmont16 schools
ElementaryAlden Terrace School, Clara H Carlson School, Covert Avenue School, Dutch Broadway School, Gotham Avenue School, Stewart Manor School
MiddleAlverta B Gray Schultz Middle Sch, Elmont Memorial High School, Floral Park Memorial High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School, Sewanhaka High School
HighElmont Memorial High School, Floral Park Memorial High School, Hempstead High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School, Sewanhaka High School
CommunitiesElmont, Valley Stream, New Hyde Park, Stewart Manor, South Floral Park, Franklin Square, Floral Park, Garden City
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Elmont — about 77% of the 226 sales recorded here over the period.
At roughly $537 per square foot, Elmont sits in line with the Nassau County median of $518, and the typical home there went to contract in about 31 days, essentially the county's pace (28 days).
Farmingdale6 schools
ElementaryAlbany Avenue Elementary School, Northside Elementary School, Saltzman East Memorial Elem Sch, Woodward Parkway Elementary School
MiddleHowitt School
HighFarmingdale Senior High School
CommunitiesFarmingdale, Massapequa, Massapequa Park, North Massapequa, South Farmingdale
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Farmingdale — about 65% of the 295 sales recorded here over the period.
Farmingdale's median of about $502 per square foot tracks the Nassau County figure of $518, and the typical home there took about 18 days to go to contract against 28 county-wide, about 10 days faster.
Floral Park-Bellerose6 schools
ElementaryFloral Park-Bellerose School, John Lewis Childs School
MiddleFloral Park Memorial High School
HighFloral Park Memorial High School, Hempstead High School, Sewanhaka High School
CommunitiesFloral Park, Bellerose Village
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Floral Park — about 95% of the 130 sales recorded here over the period.
Floral Park-Bellerose's median of about $550 per square foot sits about 6% above Nassau County's $518, and the typical home there went to contract in about 27 days, essentially the county's pace (28 days).
Franklin Square9 schools
ElementaryJohn Street School, Polk Street School, Washington Street School
MiddleAlverta B Gray Schultz Middle Sch, H Frank Carey High School, Sewanhaka High School
HighHempstead High School, H Frank Carey High School, Sewanhaka High School
CommunitiesFranklin Square, West Hempstead, Garden City South, Garden City
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Franklin Square — about 76% of the 154 sales recorded here over the period.
Franklin Square homes trade at about $537 per square foot, close to the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract runs about 5 days faster than the Nassau County median (23 vs 28 days).
Freeport8 schools
ElementaryArcher Street School, Bayview Avenue School, Caroline G Atkinson School, Columbus Avenue School, Leo F Giblyn School, New Visions Elementary School
MiddleJohn W Dodd Middle School
HighFreeport High School
CommunitiesFreeport
Freeport homes trade at about $394 per square foot, roughly 24% below the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract runs about 2 weeks slower than the Nassau County median (44 vs 28 days).
Garden City7 schools
ElementaryHemlock School, Homestead School, Locust School, Stewart School, Stratford Avenue School
MiddleGarden City Middle School
HighGarden City High School
CommunitiesGarden City
At about $691 per square foot, Garden City runs some 33% above the Nassau County median of $518, and the typical home there took about 17 days to go to contract against 28 county-wide, about 11 days faster.
Glen Cove6 schools
ElementaryConnolly School, Deasy School, Gribbin School, Landing School
MiddleRobert M Finley Middle School
HighGlen Cove High School
CommunitiesGlen Cove, Locust Valley
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Glen Cove — about 97% of the 174 sales recorded here over the period.
Glen Cove's median of about $465 per square foot sits about 10% below Nassau County's $518, and the typical home there took about 37 days to go to contract against 28 county-wide, about 9 days slower.
Great Neck9 schools
ElementaryEarly Childhood Center, E M Baker School, John F Kennedy School, Lakeville Elementary School, Saddle Rock School
MiddleGreat Neck North Middle School, Great Neck South Middle School
HighGreat Neck North High School, Great Neck South High School
CommunitiesGreat Neck, New Hyde Park, North Hills, Great Neck Plaza, Kings Point
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Great Neck — about 89% of the 453 sales recorded here over the period.
Great Neck's median of about $605 per square foot sits about 17% above Nassau County's $518, and time to contract runs about 2 weeks slower than the Nassau County median (41 vs 28 days).
Hempstead7 schools
ElementaryBarack Obama Elemen School, David Paterson School, Jackson Main Elementary School, Joseph McNeil School, Rhodes Academy
MiddleAlverta B Gray Schultz Middle Sch
HighHempstead High School
CommunitiesHempstead, Island Park
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Hempstead — about 96% of the 153 sales recorded here over the period.
At about $425 per square foot, Hempstead runs some 18% below the Nassau County median of $518, and homes there went to contract about 2 weeks slower than the county typical — a median 41 days against 28.
Herricks5 schools
ElementaryCenter Street School, Denton Avenue School, Searingtown School
MiddleHerricks Middle School
HighHerricks High School
CommunitiesNew Hyde Park, Roslyn, Williston Park, Albertson, Manhasset Hills, Manhasset, Roslyn Heights, Searingtown
Herricks homes trade at about $597 per square foot, roughly 15% above the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract tracks the county closely — about 27 days against 28 county-wide.
Hewlett-Woodmere5 schools
ElementaryFranklin Early Childhood Center, Hewlett Elementary School, Ogden Elementary School
MiddleWoodmere Middle School
HighGeorge W Hewlett High School
CommunitiesWoodmere, Hewlett, Valley Stream, North Woodmere, Hewlett Harbor, Lynbrook, Woodsburgh
Sales concentrate in Woodmere and Hewlett — together about 63% of the 179 sales recorded in the district over the period.
Hewlett-Woodmere homes trade at about $462 per square foot, roughly 11% below the Nassau County median of $518, and homes there went to contract about 3 weeks slower than the county typical — a median 49 days against 28.
Hicksville9 schools
ElementaryBurns Avenue School, Dutch Lane School, East Street School, Fork Lane School, Lee Avenue School, Old Country Road School, Woodland Avenue School
MiddleHicksville Middle School
HighHicksville High School
CommunitiesHicksville, Westbury
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Hicksville — about 98% of the 273 sales recorded here over the period.
Hicksville homes trade at about $515 per square foot, close to the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract tracks the county closely — about 28 days against 28 county-wide.
Island Park3 schools
ElementaryFrancis X Hegarty Elementary School
MiddleIsland Park Lincoln Orens Ms
HighLong Beach High School
CommunitiesIsland Park
At about $417 per square foot, Island Park runs some 19% below the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract runs about 5 weeks slower than the Nassau County median (62 vs 28 days).
Island Trees4 schools
ElementaryJ Fred Sparke School, Michael F Stokes School
MiddleIsland Trees Middle School
HighIsland Trees High School
CommunitiesLevittown, Bethpage, Seaford
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Levittown — about 69% of the 115 sales recorded here over the period.
Island Trees' median of about $468 per square foot sits about 10% below Nassau County's $518, and time to contract runs about 6 days faster than the Nassau County median (22 vs 28 days).
Jericho5 schools
ElementaryCantiague Elementary School, George A Jackson School, JEFFREY RATNER-ROBERT SEAMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MiddleJericho Middle School
HighJericho Senior High School
CommunitiesJericho, Brookville, Old Westbury, Muttontown, Westbury, Glen Head
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Jericho — about 70% of the 163 sales recorded here over the period.
Jericho homes trade at about $581 per square foot, roughly 12% above the Nassau County median of $518, and homes there went to contract about 8 days slower than the county typical — a median 36 days against 28.
Lawrence5 schools
ElementaryLawrence Early Childhood-#4 School, Lawrence Elementary School-Broadway, Lawrence Primary School-#2 School
MiddleLAWRENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL AT BROADWAY CAMPUS
HighLawrence Senior High School
CommunitiesLawrence, Cedarhurst, Woodmere, Inwood, Atlantic Beach, North Woodmere, Valley Stream
Lawrence's median of about $523 per square foot tracks the Nassau County figure of $518, and time to contract runs about 3 weeks slower than the Nassau County median (50 vs 28 days).
Levittown12 schools
ElementaryAbbey Lane School, East Broadway School, Gardiners Avenue School, Lee Road, Northside School, Summit Lane School
MiddleIsland Trees Middle School, Jonas E Salk Middle School, Wisdom Lane Middle School
HighDivision Avenue Senior High School, Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior Hs, Island Trees High School
CommunitiesLevittown, Wantagh, Seaford
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Levittown — about 69% of the 401 sales recorded here over the period.
Levittown homes trade at about $461 per square foot, roughly 11% below the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract runs about 5 days faster than the Nassau County median (23 vs 28 days).
Locust Valley4 schools
ElementaryAnn Macarthur Primary School, Bayville Elementary School
MiddleLocust Valley Middle School
HighLocust Valley High School
CommunitiesLocust Valley, Bayville, Upper Brookville, Lattingtown, Muttontown, Mill Neck, Matinecock, Brookville
Sales concentrate in Locust Valley and Bayville — together about 77% of the 150 sales recorded in the district over the period.
Locust Valley homes trade at about $526 per square foot, close to the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract runs about 2 weeks slower than the Nassau County median (40 vs 28 days).
Long Beach6 schools
ElementaryEast Elementary School, Lido Elementary School, Lindell Boulevard School, West Elementary School
MiddleLong Beach Middle School
HighLong Beach High School
CommunitiesLong Beach, Lido Beach, Point Lookout, East Atlantic Beach
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Long Beach — about 89% of the 383 sales recorded here over the period.
At about $582 per square foot, Long Beach runs some 12% above the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract runs about 2 weeks slower than the Nassau County median (45 vs 28 days).
Lynbrook7 schools
ElementaryKindergarten Center, Marion Street School, Waverly Park School, West End School
MiddleLynbrook North Middle School, Lynbrook South Middle School
HighLynbrook Senior High School
CommunitiesLynbrook, East Rockaway, Hewlett, Hewlett Harbor
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Lynbrook — about 81% of the 180 sales recorded here over the period.
Lynbrook's median of about $447 per square foot sits about 14% below Nassau County's $518, and homes there went to contract in roughly 28 days, about the Nassau County median of 28.
Malverne4 schools
ElementaryDavison Avenue Intermediate School, Maurice W Downing Primary School
MiddleHoward T Herber Middle School
HighMalverne Senior High School
CommunitiesMalverne, Lynbrook, West Hempstead, Rockville Centre
Sales concentrate in Malverne and Lynbrook — together about 71% of the 134 sales recorded in the district over the period.
At about $482 per square foot, Malverne runs some 7% below the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract tracks the county closely — about 31 days against 28 county-wide.
Manhasset4 schools
ElementaryMunsey Park Elementary School, Shelter Rock Elementary School
MiddleManhasset Middle School
HighManhasset Secondary School
CommunitiesManhasset
Manhasset homes trade at about $886 per square foot, roughly 71% above the Nassau County median of $518, and the typical home there took about 19 days to go to contract against 28 county-wide, about 9 days faster.
Massapequa9 schools
ElementaryBirch Lane Elementary School, East Lake Elementary School, Fairfield Elementary School, Lockhart Elementary School, Mckenna Elementary School, Unqua Elementary School
MiddleBerner Middle School
HighMassapequa High School, Mhs Ames Campus
CommunitiesMassapequa, Massapequa Park
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Massapequa — about 60% of the 347 sales recorded here over the period.
Massapequa homes trade at about $508 per square foot, close to the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract runs about 9 days faster than the Nassau County median (19 vs 28 days).
Merrick6 schools
ElementaryBirch School, Chatterton School, Norman J Levy Lakeside School
MiddleMerrick Avenue Middle School
HighJohn F Kennedy High School, Sanford H Calhoun High School
CommunitiesMerrick, South Merrick
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Merrick — about 98% of the 163 sales recorded here over the period.
Merrick homes trade at about $488 per square foot, roughly 6% below the Nassau County median of $518, and the typical home there took about 22 days to go to contract against 28 county-wide, about 6 days faster.
Mineola6 schools
ElementaryHampton Street School, Jackson Avenue School, Meadow Drive School
MiddleMineola High School, Mineola Middle School
HighMineola High School
CommunitiesMineola, Williston Park, Albertson, Roslyn Heights, New Hyde Park
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Mineola — about 71% of the 188 sales recorded here over the period.
Mineola's median of about $521 per square foot tracks the Nassau County figure of $518, and time to contract tracks the county closely — about 31 days against 28 county-wide.
New Hyde Park-Garden City Park10 schools
ElementaryGarden City Park School, Hillside Grade School, Manor Oaks William Bowie School, New Hyde Park Road School
MiddleGarden City Middle School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School, Sewanhaka High School
HighGarden City High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School, Sewanhaka High School
CommunitiesNew Hyde Park, North New Hyde Park, Floral Park
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in New Hyde Park — about 96% of the 129 sales recorded here over the period.
New Hyde Park-Garden City Park homes trade at about $602 per square foot, roughly 16% above the Nassau County median of $518, and homes there went to contract in roughly 29 days, about the Nassau County median of 28.
North Bellmore8 schools
ElementaryJohn G Dinkelmeyer School, Martin Avenue Elementary School, Newbridge Road School, Park Avenue School - North Bellmore, Saw Mill Road School
MiddleGrand Avenue Middle School
HighJohn F Kennedy High School, Wellington C Mepham High Sch
CommunitiesNorth Bellmore, Bellmore, Merrick, North Merrick, Wantagh
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in North Bellmore — about 66% of the 148 sales recorded here over the period.
North Bellmore's median of about $501 per square foot tracks the Nassau County figure of $518, and homes there went to contract about 8 days faster than the county typical — a median 20 days against 28.
North Merrick7 schools
ElementaryCamp Avenue School, Harold D Fayette School, Old Mill Road School
MiddleGrand Avenue Middle School, Merrick Avenue Middle School
HighJohn F Kennedy High School, Sanford H Calhoun High School
CommunitiesMerrick, North Merrick
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Merrick — about 80% of the 74 sales recorded here over the period.
North Merrick's median of about $497 per square foot tracks the Nassau County figure of $518, and homes there went to contract about 10 days faster than the county typical — a median 18 days against 28.
North Shore5 schools
ElementaryGlen Head Elementary School, Glenwood Landing Elementary School, Sea Cliff Elementary School
MiddleNorth Shore Middle School
HighNorth Shore Senior High School
CommunitiesGlen Head, Sea Cliff, Glenwood Landing, Old Brookville, Glen Cove, Roslyn Harbor
Sales concentrate in Glen Head and Sea Cliff — together about 68% of the 148 sales recorded in the district over the period.
North Shore's median of about $593 per square foot sits about 14% above Nassau County's $518, and the typical home there took about 36 days to go to contract against 28 county-wide, about 8 days slower.
Oceanside10 schools
ElementarySchool 2, School 3, School 4, School 5, School 6-Kindergarten Ctr, School 8, School 9E-Boardman Elem School
MiddleSchool 9M-Oceanside Middle School
HighCastleton Academy Hs Of Oceanside, School 7-Oceanside Senior Hs
CommunitiesOceanside, Rockville Centre, Baldwin
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Oceanside — about 87% of the 311 sales recorded here over the period.
At about $468 per square foot, Oceanside runs some 10% below the Nassau County median of $518, and the typical home there took about 24 days to go to contract against 28 county-wide, about 4 days faster.
Oyster Bay-East Norwich4 schools
ElementaryTheodore Roosevelt School, Vernon School
MiddleOyster Bay High School
HighOyster Bay High School
CommunitiesOyster Bay, East Norwich, Mill Neck, Oyster Bay Cove, Upper Brookville, Centre Island, Laurel Hollow, Muttontown
Sales concentrate in Oyster Bay and East Norwich — together about 64% of the 96 sales recorded in the district over the period.
Oyster Bay-East Norwich's median of about $491 per square foot sits about 5% below Nassau County's $518, and the typical home there took about 37 days to go to contract against 28 county-wide, about 9 days slower.
Plainedge5 schools
ElementaryCharles E Schwarting School, Eastplain School, John H West School
MiddlePlainedge Middle School
HighPlainedge Senior High School
CommunitiesMassapequa, Bethpage, Seaford, North Massapequa, Farmingdale
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Massapequa — about 54% of the 122 sales recorded here over the period.
Plainedge homes trade at about $476 per square foot, roughly 8% below the Nassau County median of $518, and homes there went to contract about 5 days faster than the county typical — a median 23 days against 28.
Plainview-Old Bethpage7 schools
ElementaryJudy Jacobs Parkway Elementary, Old Bethpage School, Pasadena Elementary School, Stratford Road School
MiddleH B Mattlin Middle School, Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle Sch
HighPlainview-Old Bethpage/Jfk Hs
CommunitiesPlainview, Old Bethpage
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Plainview — about 88% of the 305 sales recorded here over the period.
Plainview-Old Bethpage's median of about $553 per square foot sits about 7% above Nassau County's $518, and homes there went to contract about 5 days faster than the county typical — a median 23 days against 28.
Port Washington7 schools
ElementaryGuggenheim Elementary School, John J Daly Elementary School, John Philip Sousa Elementary School, Manorhaven Elementary School, South Salem Elementary School
MiddleCarrie Palmer Weber Middle School
HighPaul D Schreiber Senio High School
CommunitiesPort Washington, Sands Point, Manhasset
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Port Washington — about 85% of the 266 sales recorded here over the period.
Port Washington homes trade at about $689 per square foot, roughly 33% above the Nassau County median of $518, and homes there went to contract about 7 days faster than the county typical — a median 21 days against 28.
Rockville Centre7 schools
ElementaryHewitt School, Riverside Elementary, Watson School, William S Covert School, Wilson Elementary School
MiddleSouth Side Middle School
HighSouth Side High School
CommunitiesRockville Centre, South Hempstead
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Rockville Centre — about 94% of the 198 sales recorded here over the period.
Rockville Centre's median of about $486 per square foot sits about 6% below Nassau County's $518, and time to contract tracks the county closely — about 25 days against 28 county-wide.
Roosevelt5 schools
ElementaryCentennial Avenue Elementary School, Ulysses Byas Elementary School, Washington Rose School
MiddleRoosevelt Middle School
HighRoosevelt High School
CommunitiesRoosevelt, Freeport, Baldwin
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Roosevelt — about 88% of the 101 sales recorded here over the period.
Roosevelt's median of about $424 per square foot sits about 18% below Nassau County's $518, and homes there went to contract in roughly 29 days, about the Nassau County median of 28.
Roslyn5 schools
ElementaryEast Hills Elementary School, Harbor Hill School, Roslyn Hts Elementary School
MiddleRoslyn Middle School
HighRoslyn High School
CommunitiesEast Hills, Roslyn Heights, Roslyn, Greenvale, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn Harbor, Port Washington
At about $594 per square foot, Roslyn runs some 15% above the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract tracks the county closely — about 30 days against 28 county-wide.
Seaford4 schools
ElementarySeaford Harbor School, Seaford Manor School
MiddleSeaford Middle School
HighSeaford Senior High School
CommunitiesSeaford, Wantagh
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Seaford — about 94% of the 131 sales recorded here over the period.
At about $485 per square foot, Seaford runs some 6% below the Nassau County median of $518, and homes there went to contract about 6 days faster than the county typical — a median 22 days against 28.
Sewanhaka Central High School District25 schools
ElementaryAlden Terrace School, Clara H Carlson School, Covert Avenue School, Dutch Broadway School, Floral Park-Bellerose School, Garden City Park School, Gotham Avenue School, Hillside Grade School, John Lewis Childs School, John Street School, Manor Oaks William Bowie School, New Hyde Park Road School, Polk Street School, Stewart Manor School, Washington Street School
MiddleElmont Memorial High School, Floral Park Memorial High School, H Frank Carey High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School, Sewanhaka High School
HighElmont Memorial High School, Floral Park Memorial High School, H Frank Carey High School, New Hyde Park Memorial High School, Sewanhaka High School
CommunitiesElmont, Franklin Square, New Hyde Park, Floral Park, Garden City South, Valley Stream, West Hempstead, Stewart Manor
At about $566 per square foot, Sewanhaka runs some 9% above the Nassau County median of $518, and homes there went to contract in roughly 26 days, about the Nassau County median of 28.
Syosset10 schools
ElementaryBaylis Elementary School, Berry Hill Elementary School, Robbins Lane Elementary School, South Grove Elementary School, Village Elementary School, Walt Whitman Elementary School, Willits Elementary School
MiddleH B Thompson Middle School, South Woods Middle School
HighSyosset Senior High School
CommunitiesSyosset, Woodbury, Jericho, Muttontown, Plainview, Oyster Bay Cove
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Syosset — about 63% of the 303 sales recorded here over the period.
At about $579 per square foot, Syosset runs some 12% above the Nassau County median of $518, and homes there went to contract in roughly 25 days, about the Nassau County median of 28.
Uniondale9 schools
ElementaryCalifornia Avenue Elementary School, Grand Avenue Elementary School, Northern Parkway Elementary School, Smith Street Elementary School, Walnut Street Elementary School
MiddleLAWRENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL AT BROADWAY CAMPUS, Lawrence Road Middle School, Turtle Hook Middle School
HighUniondale High School
CommunitiesUniondale, Hempstead, Westbury, South Hempstead, Baldwin, North Baldwin
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Uniondale — about 50% of the 160 sales recorded here over the period.
Uniondale homes trade at about $510 per square foot, close to the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract runs about 8 days slower than the Nassau County median (36 vs 28 days).
Valley Stream 1311 schools
ElementaryHowell Road School, James A Dever School, Wheeler Avenue School, Willow Road School
MiddleHoward T Herber Middle School, Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School, Valley Stream North High School, Valley Stream South High School, Woodmere Middle School
HighValley Stream Central High School, Valley Stream North High School
CommunitiesValley Stream, Malverne, Franklin Square, Elmont, North Valley Stream
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Valley Stream — about 62% of the 225 sales recorded here over the period.
At roughly $522 per square foot, Valley Stream 13 sits in line with the Nassau County median of $518, and the typical home there went to contract in about 27 days, essentially the county's pace (28 days).
Valley Stream 247 schools
ElementaryBrooklyn Avenue School, Robert W Carbonaro School, William L Buck School
MiddleValley Stream Memorial Junior High School, Valley Stream South High School
HighValley Stream Central High School, Valley Stream South High School
CommunitiesValley Stream, Lynbrook
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Valley Stream — about 93% of the 88 sales recorded here over the period.
Valley Stream 24 homes trade at about $503 per square foot, close to the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract tracks the county closely — about 30 days against 28 county-wide.
Valley Stream 308 schools
ElementaryClearstream Avenue School, Forest Road School, Shaw Avenue School
MiddleValley Stream Memorial Junior High School, Valley Stream North High School, Valley Stream South High School
HighValley Stream Central High School, Valley Stream South High School
CommunitiesValley Stream
Valley Stream 30's median of about $499 per square foot tracks the Nassau County figure of $518, and homes there went to contract about 6 days slower than the county typical — a median 34 days against 28.
Valley Stream Central High School District17 schools
ElementaryBrooklyn Avenue School, Clearstream Avenue School, Forest Road School, Howell Road School, James A Dever School, Robert W Carbonaro School, Shaw Avenue School, Wheeler Avenue School, William L Buck School, Willow Road School
MiddleHoward T Herber Middle School, Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School, Valley Stream North High School, Valley Stream South High School
HighValley Stream Central High School, Valley Stream North High School, Valley Stream South High School
CommunitiesValley Stream, Malverne, Franklin Square, Elmont, Lynbrook, North Valley Stream
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Valley Stream — about 77% of the 356 sales recorded here over the period.
Valley Stream's median of about $511 per square foot tracks the Nassau County figure of $518, and homes there went to contract in roughly 28 days, about the Nassau County median of 28.
Wantagh5 schools
ElementaryForest Lake School, Mandalay School, Wantagh School
MiddleWantagh Middle School
HighWantagh Senior High School
CommunitiesWantagh, Bellmore
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Wantagh — about 97% of the 106 sales recorded here over the period.
At about $473 per square foot, Wantagh runs some 9% below the Nassau County median of $518, and homes there went to contract about 2 weeks faster than the county typical — a median 16 days against 28.
Westbury6 schools
ElementaryDrexel Avenue School, Dryden Elementary School, Park Avenue School - Westbury, Powells Lane School
MiddleWestbury Middle School
HighWestbury High School
CommunitiesWestbury, Old Westbury
Most of the district’s recorded sales are in Westbury — about 96% of the 141 sales recorded here over the period.
Westbury's median of about $463 per square foot sits about 11% below Nassau County's $518, and time to contract tracks the county closely — about 28 days against 28 county-wide.
West Hempstead7 schools
ElementaryChestnut Street School, Cornwell Avenue School, George Washington, George Washington School - Nassau
MiddleGeorge Washington School - Nassau, West Hempstead Secondary School
HighWest Hempstead Secondary School
CommunitiesWest Hempstead
At about $479 per square foot, West Hempstead runs some 8% below the Nassau County median of $518, and time to contract tracks the county closely — about 31 days against 28 county-wide.
Each district is measured against Nassau County over the same trailing 12 months of recorded sales: a median of $518 per square foot across 9,594 sales with a recorded size and a median 28 days to contract across 10,085 recorded sales. A comparison is shown only where both the district and the county carry an adequate sample for that metric, and differences of a few percent or a few days between two medians are noise rather than a real gap.
School names as recorded on MLS listings in the trailing 12 months, refreshed daily; a district with no recent recorded sales appears in the directory above but not in this browser. Occasional MLS data-entry variants are filtered by requiring a name to recur across listings.
What drives a Nassau County tax bill
A home's annual tax is a function of its assessed value, the combined levies of its school district and other taxing jurisdictions, and any exemptions the owner qualifies for. Because the school-district levy is usually the largest single component, two homes at the same price in different districts can carry materially different bills — which is exactly why the price-point figures above are county-wide medians rather than a rate you can apply to one house.
As a NY Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker who is also an attorney, Joseph reads the tax and assessment picture as part of evaluating a purchase — including whether an assessment looks out of step with recent comparable sales. That is perspective on the transaction, not legal or tax advice; a certiorari attorney or tax professional should be consulted for a grievance or a definitive tax opinion.
Has the tax burden actually risen in Nassau County?
Both things are true at once, which is why this question rarely gets a straight answer. The typical Nassau County tax bill recorded at closing rose from about $11,100 in 2014 to about $13,800 in 2025 — roughly 24% more. Over the same years the typical sale price went from $430K to $825K, about 92% more. Because value rose faster than the bill, tax as a share of price fell from 2.59% to 1.67% — down roughly 36% over 11 years.
| Year | Median sale price | Median tax at closing | Tax as % of price | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $430K | $11,100 | 2.59% | 879 |
| 2015 | $447K | $11,500 | 2.57% | 7,066 |
| 2016 | $473K | $11,700 | 2.48% | 8,053 |
| 2017 | $500K | $12,100 | 2.42% | 8,707 |
| 2018 | $530K | $12,300 | 2.32% | 9,122 |
| 2019 | $539K | $12,500 | 2.32% | 9,739 |
| 2020 | $580K | $13,200 | 2.28% | 9,980 |
| 2021 | $655K | $13,500 | 2.07% | not published |
| 2022 | $690K | $13,400 | 1.94% | 10,923 |
| 2023 | $705K | $13,300 | 1.89% | 9,070 |
| 2024 | $775K | $13,700 | 1.76% | 8,778 |
| 2025 | $825K | $13,800 | 1.67% | 8,832 |
Each row is the median of Nassau County closings recorded that year, so this tracks what buyers actually took on — not any single owner's bill. A homeowner whose assessment did not change saw no decline in their own rate; what fell is the tax carried by a typical purchase, because prices climbed faster than assessments followed. The figure is the tax recorded at the time of sale and is not a forecast of what a new owner will pay.
Year 2021 omitted: the MLS record for Nassau County is materially incomplete that year, so a count for it would understate it. Medians for that year are unaffected and are shown where used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are property taxes so important when buying in Nassau County?
In Nassau County, annual property taxes are a large, recurring part of the true cost of ownership and vary widely by school district and assessment — two similarly priced homes can carry very different tax bills. Because taxes scale with both value and location, buyers should weigh the tax line alongside the purchase price when comparing homes.
What is a typical property-tax rate in Nassau County?
Across recent Nassau County sales, the median annual property tax works out to roughly 1.75% of the sale price. That is a county-wide median across all districts; the effective rate for any specific home depends on its district, assessment, and any exemptions (such as STAR).
Have property taxes in Nassau County gone up or down?
Both, depending on what is being measured. The median tax bill recorded at closing rose about 24% between 2014 and 2025, from roughly $11,100 to $13,800. Over the same period the median sale price rose about 92%, so tax as a share of price moved from 2.59% to 1.67%. These are medians of recorded Nassau County sales, which describe what a typical buyer took on rather than the trajectory of any individual owner's bill.
How are school districts and towns related in Nassau County?
School-district boundaries in Nassau County do not always match village or postal-town lines, and a single town can fall within more than one district. Always verify the exact district and attendance zone for a specific address before relying on it.
Which public schools serve each school district in Nassau County?
Recent Nassau County listings record 200 elementary, 64 middle, and 59 high schools across 58 districts. The schools-by-district browser on this page lists the school names recorded for each district; attendance zones within a district vary by street, so always confirm the zoned schools for a specific address with the district itself.
Are school-district property taxes rising in Nassau County?
Comparing the median recorded tax bill on homes sold in the last 12 months against the preceding 12 months, the median rose in 27 of 57 Nassau County districts with an adequate two-year sample, fell in 26, and was roughly flat in 4. These are medians of recorded bills on recently sold homes — a shift can reflect levy changes, reassessment, or simply a different mix of homes selling — so treat the direction as context, not a forecast of any one home's bill.
Which Nassau County school districts have the lowest and highest property taxes?
Measured by effective tax rate — median recorded annual tax divided by median sale price — the lowest among Nassau County districts with an adequate recent-sale sample is Lawrence at about 0.85% (roughly $11,155 on a $750,000 home), and the highest is Rockville Centre at about 2.05% (about $21,820 on a $657,000 home). Effective rate reflects both the tax levy and local home values; your actual bill depends on the specific property's assessment and any exemptions. This is a factual cost comparison, not a rating of the districts.
How much do property taxes vary across Nassau County?
A lot. Among Nassau County districts with adequate recent-sale data, effective rates run from roughly 0.85% to 2.05% of value — which is why two similarly priced homes in different districts can carry very different annual carrying costs. Always check the specific district and assessment for any home you are considering.
More Nassau County analysis
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Ask about a specific homeFigures are county-wide medians drawn from live OneKey MLS data and refresh as new sales close; they describe the market, not any specific property, and are rounded to avoid false precision. Joseph DeVito is a NY Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker and an attorney; this analysis is general market information, not legal, tax, or individualized investment advice. Confirm school-district boundaries, tax figures, and comparable sales for any specific property before acting. School-district boundaries and attendance zones must be verified with the district for any specific address.
Based on information from OneKey® MLS, for the period September 10, 2025 through September 10, 2026.
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