Ohio Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 88 counties in OH.
The average median property tax in Ohio is $2,145/year, which is 12% above the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 1.15% on a median home value of $182,492. Taxes range from $1,117 in Meigs County to $6,896 in Delaware County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$2,145
+12% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$182,492
-14% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
1.15%
+21% vs US avg
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All Counties in Ohio (88)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $1,303 | 0.83% |
| Allen County | $1,782 | 1.13% |
| Ashland County | $1,787 | 1.02% |
| Ashtabula County | $1,890 | 1.26% |
| Athens County | $2,094 | 1.20% |
| Auglaize County | $1,756 | 0.96% |
| Belmont County | $1,420 | 0.99% |
| Brown County | $1,497 | 0.83% |
| Butler County | $3,010 | 1.24% |
| Carroll County | $1,688 | 0.97% |
| Champaign County | $1,938 | 1.04% |
| Clark County | $1,943 | 1.25% |
| Clermont County | $3,141 | 1.28% |
| Clinton County | $1,816 | 0.94% |
| Columbiana County | $1,488 | 1.07% |
| Coshocton County | $1,378 | 0.97% |
| Crawford County | $1,509 | 1.22% |
| Cuyahoga County | $3,819 | 2.08% |
| Darke County | $1,572 | 0.93% |
| Defiance County | $1,686 | 1.12% |
| Delaware County | $6,896 | 1.64% |
| Erie County | $2,330 | 1.27% |
| Fairfield County | $3,123 | 1.15% |
| Fayette County | $1,561 | 0.96% |
| Franklin County | $4,110 | 1.55% |
| Fulton County | $2,348 | 1.33% |
| Gallia County | $1,351 | 1.00% |
| Geauga County | $4,533 | 1.49% |
| Greene County | $4,021 | 1.69% |
| Guernsey County | $1,561 | 1.01% |
| Hamilton County | $3,461 | 1.53% |
| Hancock County | $1,966 | 1.00% |
| Hardin County | $1,513 | 1.12% |
| Harrison County | $1,226 | 1.04% |
| Henry County | $1,954 | 1.18% |
| Highland County | $1,475 | 0.94% |
| Hocking County | $1,748 | 1.01% |
| Holmes County | $2,802 | 1.11% |
| Huron County | $1,664 | 1.05% |
| Jackson County | $1,339 | 0.95% |
| Jefferson County | $1,220 | 1.01% |
| Knox County | $2,345 | 1.07% |
| Lake County | $3,405 | 1.70% |
| Lawrence County | $1,193 | 0.88% |
| Licking County | $3,150 | 1.26% |
| Logan County | $1,947 | 1.05% |
| Lorain County | $2,992 | 1.44% |
| Lucas County | $2,710 | 1.75% |
| Madison County | $2,437 | 1.05% |
| Mahoning County | $1,975 | 1.40% |
| Marion County | $1,432 | 0.98% |
| Medina County | $3,448 | 1.29% |
| Meigs County | $1,117 | 0.99% |
| Mercer County | $2,249 | 1.08% |
| Miami County | $2,106 | 1.01% |
| Monroe County | $1,148 | 0.87% |
| Montgomery County | $2,975 | 1.78% |
| Morgan County | $1,216 | 0.91% |
| Morrow County | $2,208 | 1.10% |
| Muskingum County | $1,609 | 0.95% |
| Noble County | $1,178 | 0.79% |
| Ottawa County | $2,181 | 1.09% |
| Paulding County | $1,382 | 1.09% |
| Perry County | $1,656 | 0.93% |
| Pickaway County | $2,438 | 1.03% |
| Pike County | $1,269 | 0.85% |
| Portage County | $2,728 | 1.30% |
| Preble County | $1,841 | 1.08% |
| Putnam County | $1,870 | 0.98% |
| Richland County | $1,984 | 1.29% |
| Ross County | $1,577 | 0.99% |
| Sandusky County | $1,621 | 1.06% |
| Scioto County | $1,417 | 1.07% |
| Seneca County | $1,489 | 1.09% |
| Shelby County | $1,919 | 1.01% |
| Stark County | $2,342 | 1.32% |
| Summit County | $3,018 | 1.54% |
| Trumbull County | $1,806 | 1.41% |
| Tuscarawas County | $1,910 | 1.08% |
| Union County | $3,847 | 1.25% |
| Van Wert County | $1,327 | 0.97% |
| Vinton County | $1,432 | 1.09% |
| Warren County | $4,076 | 1.27% |
| Washington County | $1,665 | 0.96% |
| Wayne County | $2,457 | 1.20% |
| Williams County | $1,624 | 1.16% |
| Wood County | $2,911 | 1.36% |
| Wyandot County | $1,417 | 0.89% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Ohio? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Ohio is $2,145 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 1.15%.
How does Ohio compare to the national average? ▼
Ohio property taxes are 12% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $2,145 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in Ohio has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Meigs County has the lowest median property tax in Ohio at $1,117 per year with an effective rate of 0.99%. The highest is Delaware County at $6,896.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.