Mercer County Property Taxes
Mercer County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$187/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.08%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$208,600
State avg ▲ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,232
$186/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,272
$189/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#45
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Mercer County, Ohio
Mercer County's rate sits slightly below norm
At 1.078%, Mercer County's effective tax rate falls modestly below the national median of 1.3%, placing it in the lower half of U.S. counties. The median annual tax of $2,249 on a $208,600 home reflects fairly typical property tax burden for the nation.
Mercer County ranks near Ohio's average
Mercer County's 1.078% rate sits just below Ohio's state average of 1.148%, making it slightly more affordable than typical for the state. The median tax of $2,249 is close to Ohio's state median of $2,145, indicating Mercer is representative of the statewide experience.
Mercer offers moderate rates in context
Mercer County's 1.078% falls between Marion County's 0.980% and Medina County's 1.287%, positioning it as a middle-ground option in the region. Its $2,249 annual bill is notably lower than Medina's $3,448 but higher than the lowest-tax counties nearby.
Median $209K home = $2,249 yearly tax
On Mercer County's median home value of $208,600, the 1.078% rate generates $2,249 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $2,232, while those owning outright pay approximately $2,272.
Moderate taxes still reward careful review
Mercer County homeowners shouldn't assume their assessments are accurate just because rates are moderate; systematic overvaluation affects counties regardless of tax level. Reviewing your assessment against recent comparable sales in your neighborhood could identify savings worth pursuing through the formal appeal process.
How Mercer County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Mercer County
1.08%
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.