Athens County, Ohio Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Ohio. Population: 14,071.
The median annual property tax in Athens County is $2,094, which is 2% lower than the Ohio state average and 9% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.20% on a median home value of $173,800. Property taxes represent 3.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,094
-2% vs State
+9% vs US
Median Home Value
$173,800
-5% vs State
-18% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.20%
+4% vs State
+26% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,388
$199/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,879
$157/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,094 +6.0% | 1.20% |
| 2022 | $1,976 +3.0% | 1.22% |
| 2021 | $1,919 +5.3% | 1.27% |
| 2020 | $1,822 +2.1% | 1.31% |
| 2019 | $1,785 | 1.38% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$53,837
per year
Monthly Tax
$175
per month
Other Counties in Ohio
Harrison County
Tax: $1,226/yr Rate: 1.04%
Preble County
Tax: $1,841/yr Rate: 1.08%
Jefferson County
Tax: $1,220/yr Rate: 1.01%
Adams County
Tax: $1,303/yr Rate: 0.83%
Van Wert County
Tax: $1,327/yr Rate: 0.97%
Ashtabula County
Tax: $1,890/yr Rate: 1.26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Athens County, Ohio? ▼
The median annual property tax in Athens County is $2,094 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.20% on a median home value of $173,800.
How does Athens County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Athens County are 9% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.20% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Athens County? ▼
In Athens County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,388 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,879. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Athens County? ▼
Property taxes in Athens County represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $53,837. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.