Madison County Property Taxes
Madison County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
13.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$203/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.05%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$231,400
State avg ▲ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,515
$210/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,207
$184/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#39
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Madison County, Ohio
Madison County taxes rank below national norm
At 1.053%, Madison County's effective tax rate sits comfortably below the national median of 1.3%, placing it in the lower third of U.S. counties. Homeowners here pay $2,437 annually on a median home valued at $231,400, compared to the national median tax bill of $2,690.
Madison ranks middle of Ohio's 88 counties
Madison County's 1.053% effective rate falls slightly below Ohio's state average of 1.148%, putting it in the mid-range statewide. The county's median tax of $2,437 exceeds the state median of $2,145, reflecting its above-average home values.
More affordable than nearby Medina County
Madison County's 1.053% rate compares favorably to Medina County's 1.287%, saving homeowners roughly $600 annually on similar properties. However, Marion County next door offers even lower rates at 0.980%, making it the most tax-friendly option in the region.
Median home = $2,437 annual tax bill
On Madison County's median home value of $231,400, the effective tax rate of 1.053% translates to $2,437 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay slightly more due to escrow arrangements, while those without mortgages pay closer to $2,207.
Overassessed? You can appeal your tax
Many Madison County homeowners are paying taxes on properties valued higher than market reality, especially following recent market shifts. If your assessment seems out of line with comparable homes in your neighborhood, filing an appeal during the official challenge period could lower your bill substantially.
How Madison County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Madison County
1.05%
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.