Hamilton County Property Taxes
Hamilton County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
61.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$288/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.53%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$225,700
State avg ▲ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,576
$298/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,255
$271/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#80
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Hamilton County, Ohio
Hamilton taxes 45% above national median
Hamilton County's effective tax rate of 1.534% significantly exceeds the national median of 0.95%, and the median property tax of $3,461 tops the national median of $2,690 by 29%. Cincinnati's home county carries a substantial property tax load.
Third-highest rate in Ohio
Hamilton's effective rate of 1.534% ranks in Ohio's top tier, exceeded only by Greene (1.690%) and Geauga (1.486%). The median tax of $3,461 is 61% higher than Ohio's $2,145 state average.
Urban center taxation with high bills
Hamilton's $3,461 median tax falls between rural Gallia ($1,351) and affluent Geauga ($4,533), reflecting Cincinnati's status as Ohio's second-largest metro area. The county's diverse neighborhoods produce solid median tax bills despite some lower-value areas.
Median home costs $3,461 yearly in taxes
A typical Hamilton County home valued at $225,700 generates approximately $3,461 in annual property taxes. Mortgaged properties may see total taxes reach $3,576 after escrow adjustments.
Cincinnati-area homeowners: appeal now
With median taxes exceeding $3,400, assessment accuracy directly impacts your household budget. Hamilton County's large number of residential properties means overassessments are common—filing a Board of Revision appeal takes minimal effort for potential savings.
How Hamilton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hamilton County
1.53%
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.