Montgomery County, Ohio Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Ohio. Population: 143,441.
The median annual property tax in Montgomery County is $2,975, which is 39% higher than the Ohio state average and 55% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.78% on a median home value of $167,400. Property taxes represent 4.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,975
+39% vs State
+55% vs US
Median Home Value
$167,400
-8% vs State
-21% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.78%
+55% vs State
+87% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,192
$266/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,668
$222/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 | $2,975 +2.8% | 1.78% |
| 2022 | $2,893 +4.7% | 1.87% |
| 2021 | $2,762 +5.7% | 2.07% |
| 2020 | $2,612 +1.3% | 2.09% |
| 2019 | $2,579 | 2.15% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,403
per year
Monthly Tax
$248
per month
Other Counties in Ohio
Licking County
Tax: $3,150/yr Rate: 1.26%
Columbiana County
Tax: $1,488/yr Rate: 1.07%
Ashland County
Tax: $1,787/yr Rate: 1.02%
Logan County
Tax: $1,947/yr Rate: 1.05%
Washington County
Tax: $1,665/yr Rate: 0.96%
Ashtabula County
Tax: $1,890/yr Rate: 1.26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Montgomery County, Ohio? ▼
The median annual property tax in Montgomery County is $2,975 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.78% on a median home value of $167,400.
How does Montgomery County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Montgomery County are 55% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.78% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Montgomery County? ▼
In Montgomery County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,192 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,668. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Montgomery County? ▼
Property taxes in Montgomery County represent approximately 4.6% of the median household income of $64,403. 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.