Montgomery County Property Taxes

Montgomery County, Ohio

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

38.7% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$248/mo escrow

#87 of 88 counties in Ohio

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.78%

vs. Ohio Avg38.7% above
vs. National Avg10.6% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$167,400

State avg $182,492

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$3,192

$266/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,668

$222/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#87

of 88 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Montgomery County, Ohio

Montgomery taxes run high nationally

Montgomery County's effective tax rate of 1.777% sits well above the national median of 1.08%, placing it in roughly the top 25% of U.S. counties. Homeowners here pay a median of $2,975 annually, compared to the national median of $2,690—about 10% more despite homes valued 41% lower than the national average of $281,900.

Highest-taxed county in Ohio

Montgomery County claims the highest effective tax rate in the state at 1.777%, compared to Ohio's average of 1.148%. Its median tax bill of $2,975 exceeds the state median of $2,145 by 39%, making it a clear outlier among Ohio's 88 counties.

Significantly higher than regional peers

Montgomery's 1.777% rate towers over neighboring counties: Morgan County pays 0.906%, Muskingum County 0.946%, and Perry County 0.929%. In concrete terms, Montgomery homeowners pay roughly $1,300–$1,800 more annually than their neighbors in adjacent counties with similar home values.

What Montgomery homeowners actually pay

On a median home valued at $167,400, the annual property tax bill runs $2,975—or about $248 monthly. Homeowners with a mortgage may see an additional escrow amount of $3,192, while those paying cash typically remit $2,668 to the county.

You might be overassessed

Many Montgomery County homeowners are paying more than they should; assessments sometimes lag market values or contain errors. If your home's assessed value seems out of line with recent sales nearby, filing an appeal with the county auditor's office could lower your tax bill at no cost.

How Montgomery County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Montgomery County$2,975
Ohio State Average$2,145
National Average$1,924

Montgomery County

1.78%

Effective rate

Ohio Avg

1.18%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Montgomery County, Ohio?
The effective property tax rate in Montgomery County, Ohio is 1.78%. 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 Montgomery County?
The median annual property tax payment in Montgomery County is $2,975. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,192, while those without a mortgage pay $2,668.
How does Montgomery County compare to the Ohio average?
Montgomery County's effective tax rate of 1.78% is higher than the Ohio state average of 1.18%. The median annual property tax in Montgomery County is $2,975, compared to the state average of $2,145.
What is the median home value in Montgomery County, Ohio?
The median home value in Montgomery County, Ohio is $167,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Montgomery County property tax rate higher than the Ohio average?
Montgomery County's effective property tax rate of 1.78% is higher than the Ohio average of 1.18%. This difference of 0.60% 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 Montgomery County rank for property taxes in Ohio?
Montgomery County ranks #87 out of 88 counties in Ohio by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.78% and median annual tax of $2,975, 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.