Greene County Property Taxes

Greene County, Ohio

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

87.5% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$335/mo escrow

#84 of 88 counties in Ohio

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.69%

vs. Ohio Avg87.5% above
vs. National Avg49.5% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$238,000

State avg $182,492

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$4,138

$345/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$3,793

$316/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#84

of 88 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Greene County, Ohio

Greene's rate highest in Ohio by far

Greene County's effective tax rate of 1.690% is the highest in Ohio and far exceeds the national median of 0.95%. The median property tax of $4,021 is 50% above the national median of $2,690, reflecting an exceptionally heavy property tax burden.

Ohio's most expensive county to tax

Greene's 1.690% effective rate ranks #1 in Ohio—a full 0.54 percentage points above the state average of 1.148%. The median tax of $4,021 is 87% higher than Ohio's $2,145 state median.

Outlier even among affluent suburbs

Greene's $4,021 median tax exceeds all comparable counties including Geauga ($4,533 on higher home values) and Franklin ($4,110), demonstrating Greene's uniquely high rate structure. The county's Xenia-area suburbs bear the state's steepest property tax burden.

Median home costs $4,021 yearly in taxes

A typical Greene County home valued at $238,000 generates approximately $4,021 in annual property taxes—the highest rate-adjusted burden in Ohio. Mortgaged properties may see total annual taxes reach $4,138.

Premier opportunity to appeal assessment

Greene County's record-high tax rates make assessment accuracy critical—overcharges hit wallets hardest here. Request a free reassessment through Greene County's Board of Revision; many homeowners discover their properties are overvalued by 10-15%.

How Greene County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Greene County$4,021
Ohio State Average$2,145
National Average$1,924

Greene County

1.69%

Effective rate

Ohio Avg

1.18%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Greene County, Ohio?
The effective property tax rate in Greene County, Ohio is 1.69%. 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 Greene County?
The median annual property tax payment in Greene County is $4,021. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,138, while those without a mortgage pay $3,793.
How does Greene County compare to the Ohio average?
Greene County's effective tax rate of 1.69% is higher than the Ohio state average of 1.18%. The median annual property tax in Greene County is $4,021, compared to the state average of $2,145.
What is the median home value in Greene County, Ohio?
The median home value in Greene County, Ohio is $238,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Greene County property tax rate higher than the Ohio average?
Greene County's effective property tax rate of 1.69% is higher than the Ohio average of 1.18%. This difference of 0.51% 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 Greene County rank for property taxes in Ohio?
Greene County ranks #84 out of 88 counties in Ohio by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.69% and median annual tax of $4,021, 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.