Ohio property tax
Midwest region · 88 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Ohio has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 1.43% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — +32.8% versus the US average of 1.08%, well above the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $2,976 on a median home worth around $206,217. Ohio ranks #11 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Cuyahoga County is highest at 2.08% and Noble County is lowest at 0.79%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Ohio property tax at a glance
| Figure | Ohio |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 1.43% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 1.08% |
| Typical median bill | $2,976 |
| Typical median home value | $206,217 |
| Versus US average rate | +32.8% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #11 |
| Counties | 88 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Ohio counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Ohio, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 88 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuyahoga County | $3,819 | $183,200 | 2.08% |
| 2 | Montgomery County | $2,975 | $167,400 | 1.78% |
| 3 | Lucas County | $2,710 | $155,200 | 1.75% |
| 4 | Lake County | $3,405 | $199,900 | 1.70% |
| 5 | Greene County | $4,021 | $238,000 | 1.69% |
| 6 | Delaware County | $6,896 | $419,500 | 1.64% |
| 7 | Franklin County | $4,110 | $265,700 | 1.55% |
| 8 | Summit County | $3,018 | $195,700 | 1.54% |
| 9 | Hamilton County | $3,461 | $225,700 | 1.53% |
| 10 | Geauga County | $4,533 | $305,100 | 1.49% |
| 11 | Lorain County | $2,992 | $207,200 | 1.44% |
| 12 | Trumbull County | $1,806 | $128,100 | 1.41% |
| 13 | Mahoning County | $1,975 | $141,100 | 1.40% |
| 14 | Wood County | $2,911 | $214,400 | 1.36% |
| 15 | Fulton County | $2,348 | $176,000 | 1.33% |
| 16 | Stark County | $2,342 | $177,700 | 1.32% |
| 17 | Portage County | $2,728 | $210,500 | 1.30% |
| 18 | Richland County | $1,984 | $154,000 | 1.29% |
| 19 | Medina County | $3,448 | $268,000 | 1.29% |
| 20 | Clermont County | $3,141 | $245,600 | 1.28% |
| 21 | Warren County | $4,076 | $319,700 | 1.27% |
| 22 | Erie County | $2,330 | $183,900 | 1.27% |
| 23 | Ashtabula County | $1,890 | $149,600 | 1.26% |
| 24 | Licking County | $3,150 | $250,700 | 1.26% |
| 25 | Union County | $3,847 | $306,600 | 1.25% |
| 26 | Clark County | $1,943 | $155,900 | 1.25% |
| 27 | Butler County | $3,010 | $243,000 | 1.24% |
| 28 | Crawford County | $1,509 | $123,600 | 1.22% |
| 29 | Athens County | $2,094 | $173,800 | 1.21% |
| 30 | Wayne County | $2,457 | $204,600 | 1.20% |
| 31 | Henry County | $1,954 | $166,000 | 1.18% |
| 32 | Williams County | $1,624 | $140,000 | 1.16% |
| 33 | Fairfield County | $3,123 | $272,200 | 1.15% |
| 34 | Allen County | $1,782 | $158,400 | 1.13% |
| 35 | Hardin County | $1,513 | $134,800 | 1.12% |
| 36 | Defiance County | $1,686 | $150,900 | 1.12% |
| 37 | Holmes County | $2,802 | $251,800 | 1.11% |
| 38 | Morrow County | $2,208 | $200,800 | 1.10% |
| 39 | Seneca County | $1,489 | $136,200 | 1.09% |
| 40 | Paulding County | $1,382 | $126,800 | 1.09% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Ohio compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (this state) | 1.43% | $2,976 | +32.8% |
| Iowa | 1.48% | $2,997 | +37.2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1.38% | $3,509 | +27.5% |
| Kansas | 1.35% | $2,748 | +25.2% |
| Michigan | 1.35% | $2,955 | +25.1% |
| New York | 1.53% | $6,746 | +41.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Ohio?
Ohio's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 1.43% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), +32.8% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $2,976 on a $206,217 home. It ranks #11 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Ohio county has the highest property tax?
In Ohio, Cuyahoga County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 2.08% (median tax $3,819). The lowest is Noble County at 0.79%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Ohio?
Ohio is high on property tax at a 1.43% effective rate, well above the US average effective rate. The median Ohio home is worth about $206,217 and the median bill is around $2,976. Rates vary widely between its 88 counties.
How is the Ohio property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (1.08%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20