Franklin County Property Taxes
Franklin County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
91.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$343/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.55%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$265,700
State avg ▲ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,201
$350/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,863
$322/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#82
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Franklin County, Ohio
Franklin taxes run 53% above national median
Franklin County homeowners pay an effective tax rate of 1.547%, compared to the national median of 0.95%. The median annual property tax here is $4,110—well above the national median of $2,690—placing Franklin in the upper tier of property tax burden nationally.
Among the highest-taxed in Ohio
Franklin's effective rate of 1.547% exceeds Ohio's state average of 1.148%, ranking it in the top third of Ohio counties. The median tax bill of $4,110 is nearly double the state median of $2,145.
Costs more than most nearby counties
Franklin County's $4,110 median tax significantly outpaces rural neighbors like Gallia ($1,351) and Guernsey ($1,561), though it's comparable to affluent suburban Geauga ($4,533). The difference reflects Franklin's urban concentration around Columbus and higher home values.
Median home costs $4,110 yearly in taxes
A typical Franklin County home valued at $265,700 generates an annual property tax bill of roughly $4,110. For mortgaged homes, add mortgage-related taxes bringing the total closer to $4,201 annually.
Assessment accuracy matters here
With tax bills this substantial, even a 5% overassessment error costs homeowners hundreds annually. Many Franklin County residents qualify for tax appeals or exemptions—checking your property's assessed value against recent market sales is a smart first step.
How Franklin County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Franklin County
1.55%
Effective rate
Ohio Avg
1.18%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.