Erie County Property Taxes

Erie County, Ohio

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

8.6% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$194/mo escrow

#67 of 88 counties in Ohio

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.27%

vs. Ohio Avg8.6% above
vs. National Avg13.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$183,900

State avg $182,492

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,376

$198/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,268

$189/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#67

of 88 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Erie County, Ohio

Erie taxes run below national average

At 1.267%, Erie's effective tax rate sits below the national median of 1.54%, positioning the county in the lower half of U.S. jurisdictions. The median property tax of $2,330 falls short of the national median of $2,690 by 13%, offering modest relief to homeowners.

Erie ranks slightly above state average

Erie's 1.267% effective rate edges above Ohio's state average of 1.148%, placing the county in Ohio's upper-middle tier. The median property tax of $2,330 exceeds the statewide average of $2,145 by 9%, reflecting Erie's moderate tax position.

Erie taxes slightly above regional peers

Compared to nearby Defiance (1.117%) and Crawford (1.221%), Erie sits in the middle with its 1.267% rate. Erie's median home value of $183,900 aligns closely with Cuyahoga, yet Erie's rate remains substantially lower—a more favorable combination.

What an Erie homeowner pays

On the median Erie home valued at $183,900, homeowners pay approximately $2,330 per year in property taxes—roughly $194 monthly. With mortgage escrow, annual costs rise modestly to $2,376, keeping Erie's burden reasonable.

Every dollar saved matters

Erie homeowners should request a property tax abatement review to ensure their assessed values align with recent comparable sales. Even modest overassessments can be corrected through the county auditor's free appeal process.

How Erie County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Erie County$2,330
Ohio State Average$2,145
National Average$1,924

Erie County

1.27%

Effective rate

Ohio Avg

1.18%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Erie County, Ohio?
The effective property tax rate in Erie County, Ohio is 1.27%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Erie County?
The median annual property tax payment in Erie County is $2,330. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,376, while those without a mortgage pay $2,268.
How does Erie County compare to the Ohio average?
Erie County's effective tax rate of 1.27% is higher than the Ohio state average of 1.18%. The median annual property tax in Erie County is $2,330, compared to the state average of $2,145.
What is the median home value in Erie County, Ohio?
The median home value in Erie County, Ohio is $183,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Erie County property tax rate higher than the Ohio average?
Erie County's effective property tax rate of 1.27% is higher than the Ohio average of 1.18%. This difference of 0.09% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Erie County rank for property taxes in Ohio?
Erie County ranks #67 out of 88 counties in Ohio by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.27% and median annual tax of $2,330, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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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.