Property Tax Rates in Ohio
Ohio has a median annual property tax of $2,712 on a median home value of $199,200, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 1.36%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Ohio.
Ohio’s effective property tax rate of 1.36% is above the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 13 counties have rates above the state median while 75 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Ohio
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County | $3,819 | 2.08% | $183,200 | 554,173 |
| Franklin County | $4,110 | 1.55% | $265,700 | 547,922 |
| Hamilton County | $3,461 | 1.53% | $225,700 | 352,181 |
| Montgomery County | $2,975 | 1.78% | $167,400 | 230,149 |
| Summit County | $3,018 | 1.54% | $195,700 | 229,503 |
| Lucas County | $2,710 | 1.75% | $155,200 | 182,146 |
| Stark County | $2,342 | 1.32% | $177,700 | 155,366 |
| Butler County | $3,010 | 1.24% | $243,000 | 145,232 |
| Lorain County | $2,992 | 1.44% | $207,200 | 125,856 |
| Lake County | $3,405 | 1.70% | $199,900 | 100,319 |
| Mahoning County | $1,975 | 1.40% | $141,100 | 98,190 |
| Warren County | $4,076 | 1.27% | $319,700 | 90,288 |
| Trumbull County | $1,806 | 1.41% | $128,100 | 86,135 |
| Clermont County | $3,141 | 1.28% | $245,600 | 84,334 |
| Delaware County | $6,896 | 1.64% | $419,500 | 80,455 |
| Medina County | $3,448 | 1.29% | $268,000 | 72,500 |
| Licking County | $3,150 | 1.26% | $250,700 | 68,305 |
| Greene County | $4,021 | 1.69% | $238,000 | 67,478 |
| Portage County | $2,728 | 1.30% | $210,500 | 64,560 |
| Fairfield County | $3,123 | 1.15% | $272,200 | 59,979 |
| Clark County | $1,943 | 1.25% | $155,900 | 55,325 |
| Wood County | $2,911 | 1.36% | $214,400 | 54,156 |
| Richland County | $1,984 | 1.29% | $154,000 | 50,068 |
| Miami County | $2,106 | 1.01% | $209,200 | 44,562 |
| Wayne County | $2,457 | 1.20% | $204,600 | 44,192 |
| Columbiana County | $1,488 | 1.07% | $139,100 | 41,375 |
| Allen County | $1,782 | 1.12% | $158,400 | 40,928 |
| Ashtabula County | $1,890 | 1.26% | $149,600 | 38,959 |
| Tuscarawas County | $1,910 | 1.08% | $176,800 | 38,127 |
| Geauga County | $4,533 | 1.49% | $305,100 | 35,587 |
| Muskingum County | $1,609 | 0.95% | $170,100 | 34,243 |
| Erie County | $2,330 | 1.27% | $183,900 | 32,122 |
| Hancock County | $1,966 | 1.00% | $196,500 | 31,618 |
| Ross County | $1,577 | 0.99% | $158,500 | 29,429 |
| Scioto County | $1,417 | 1.07% | $132,300 | 28,637 |
| Jefferson County | $1,220 | 1.01% | $120,600 | 27,127 |
| Belmont County | $1,420 | 0.99% | $143,000 | 26,450 |
| Washington County | $1,665 | 0.96% | $174,100 | 24,887 |
| Marion County | $1,432 | 0.98% | $146,200 | 24,524 |
| Sandusky County | $1,621 | 1.06% | $152,500 | 24,452 |
| Union County | $3,847 | 1.25% | $306,600 | 23,495 |
| Knox County | $2,345 | 1.07% | $218,300 | 23,435 |
| Huron County | $1,664 | 1.05% | $158,900 | 23,432 |
| Athens County | $2,094 | 1.20% | $173,800 | 22,722 |
| Lawrence County | $1,193 | 0.88% | $135,600 | 22,501 |
| Seneca County | $1,489 | 1.09% | $136,200 | 22,099 |
| Pickaway County | $2,438 | 1.03% | $235,700 | 21,412 |
| Darke County | $1,572 | 0.93% | $169,100 | 21,332 |
| Ashland County | $1,787 | 1.02% | $175,900 | 20,654 |
| Logan County | $1,947 | 1.05% | $186,200 | 19,558 |
| Auglaize County | $1,756 | 0.96% | $182,000 | 18,951 |
| Shelby County | $1,919 | 1.01% | $190,300 | 18,786 |
| Crawford County | $1,509 | 1.22% | $123,600 | 18,120 |
| Ottawa County | $2,181 | 1.09% | $200,700 | 18,091 |
| Brown County | $1,497 | 0.83% | $181,100 | 17,145 |
| Fulton County | $2,348 | 1.33% | $176,000 | 16,881 |
| Highland County | $1,475 | 0.94% | $157,000 | 16,814 |
| Preble County | $1,841 | 1.08% | $171,100 | 16,742 |
| Clinton County | $1,816 | 0.94% | $192,800 | 16,534 |
| Mercer County | $2,249 | 1.08% | $208,600 | 16,278 |
| Guernsey County | $1,561 | 1.01% | $154,100 | 16,247 |
| Champaign County | $1,938 | 1.04% | $186,300 | 15,512 |
| Williams County | $1,624 | 1.16% | $140,000 | 15,455 |
| Defiance County | $1,686 | 1.12% | $150,900 | 15,376 |
| Madison County | $2,437 | 1.05% | $231,400 | 15,361 |
| Coshocton County | $1,378 | 0.97% | $142,300 | 14,860 |
| Morrow County | $2,208 | 1.10% | $200,800 | 13,449 |
| Perry County | $1,656 | 0.93% | $178,300 | 13,349 |
| Holmes County | $2,802 | 1.11% | $251,800 | 13,326 |
| Putnam County | $1,870 | 0.98% | $191,600 | 13,173 |
| Jackson County | $1,339 | 0.95% | $140,400 | 12,672 |
| Hardin County | $1,513 | 1.12% | $134,800 | 11,711 |
| Van Wert County | $1,327 | 0.97% | $137,300 | 11,651 |
| Fayette County | $1,561 | 0.96% | $162,200 | 11,635 |
| Hocking County | $1,748 | 1.01% | $172,300 | 11,565 |
| Carroll County | $1,688 | 0.97% | $174,500 | 11,476 |
| Gallia County | $1,351 | 1.00% | $135,000 | 11,305 |
| Henry County | $1,954 | 1.18% | $166,000 | 11,226 |
| Pike County | $1,269 | 0.85% | $148,500 | 10,816 |
| Adams County | $1,303 | 0.83% | $157,500 | 10,230 |
| Wyandot County | $1,417 | 0.89% | $159,500 | 9,064 |
| Meigs County | $1,117 | 0.99% | $113,400 | 8,875 |
| Paulding County | $1,382 | 1.09% | $126,800 | 7,543 |
| Harrison County | $1,226 | 1.04% | $118,000 | 5,921 |
| Morgan County | $1,216 | 0.91% | $134,200 | 5,633 |
| Monroe County | $1,148 | 0.87% | $132,000 | 5,510 |
| Vinton County | $1,432 | 1.09% | $131,700 | 5,222 |
| Noble County | $1,178 | 0.79% | $149,300 | 4,587 |
About Property Taxes in Ohio
Property taxes in Ohio are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Ohio should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.