Portage County, Ohio Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Ohio. Population: 45,284.
The median annual property tax in Portage County is $2,728, which is 27% higher than the Ohio state average and 42% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.30% on a median home value of $210,500. Property taxes represent 3.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,728
+27% vs State
+42% vs US
Median Home Value
$210,500
+15% vs State
-1% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.30%
+13% vs State
+37% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,892
$241/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,445
$204/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 | $2,728 +2.5% | 1.30% |
| 2022 | $2,662 +7.9% | 1.35% |
| 2021 | $2,466 +5.1% | 1.46% |
| 2020 | $2,346 +1.8% | 1.46% |
| 2019 | $2,305 | 1.45% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$72,822
per year
Monthly Tax
$227
per month
Other Counties in Ohio
Licking County
Tax: $3,150/yr Rate: 1.26%
Fayette County
Tax: $1,561/yr Rate: 0.96%
Hancock County
Tax: $1,966/yr Rate: 1.00%
Perry County
Tax: $1,656/yr Rate: 0.93%
Morgan County
Tax: $1,216/yr Rate: 0.91%
Wayne County
Tax: $2,457/yr Rate: 1.20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Portage County, Ohio? ▼
The median annual property tax in Portage County is $2,728 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.30% on a median home value of $210,500.
How does Portage County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Portage County are 42% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.30% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Portage County? ▼
In Portage County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,892 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,445. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Portage County? ▼
Property taxes in Portage County represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $72,822. 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.