Ohio Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 88 counties.
Average Annual Tax
$2,145
Average Rate
1.18%
Average Home Value
$182,492
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$2,145
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
1.18%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$182,492
National avg $281,900
Counties
88
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Ohio
Ohio taxes above the national average
Ohio's average effective property tax rate of 1.148% sits comfortably above the national median of 1.03%, placing the state in the upper-middle tier for tax burden. This 11% premium means Ohio homeowners pay slightly more in property taxes than the typical American, though the state still ranks below the heaviest-taxing states like New Jersey and Illinois.
Tax rates swing wildly across Ohio counties
From Noble County's lean 0.789% rate to Cuyahoga County's steep 2.085%, Ohio's 88 counties span a dramatic range—nearly three times higher at the top. This variation means a homeowner's tax bill depends heavily on county location: Noble County residents pay around $1,178 in median taxes, while Cuyahoga County homeowners face $3,819 for similar-value homes.
Typical Ohio homeowner pays $2,145 annually
The state median home value of $182,492 generates a typical annual property tax bill of $2,145—significantly less than the national median tax of $2,690, despite higher rates. This is because Ohio homes are valued well below the national median of $281,900, offsetting the higher tax rate and keeping actual payments manageable for most households.
Suburban counties command the highest bills
Delaware County, Geauga County, and Franklin County—all suburban anchors near Columbus and Cleveland—dominate the high-tax list with bills ranging from $4,110 to $6,896. Meanwhile, rural southeastern and eastern counties like Meigs, Monroe, and Noble keep rates below 1%, reflecting lower property values and lower service demands in sparsely populated regions.
Ohio: slightly above average, but negotiable
Ohio sits just above the national tax average, making it moderately taxed overall—neither a haven nor a burden compared to the nation. Homebuyers benefit most in rural eastern counties where rates bottom out below 1%, while suburban families near major metros should budget for higher bills that reflect robust local services.
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.