Ohio Property Tax Rates 2025

County
Median Property Taxes
With Mortgage
Without Mortgage
Delaware County$6,896$7,152$6,242
Geauga County$4,533$4,693$4,268
Franklin County$4,110$4,201$3,863
Warren County$4,076$4,252$3,617
Greene County$4,021$4,138$3,793
Union County$3,847$3,905$3,641
Cuyahoga County$3,819$4,055$3,453
Hamilton County$3,461$3,576$3,255
Medina County$3,448$3,525$3,288
Lake County$3,405$3,466$3,289
Licking County$3,150$3,387$2,754
Clermont County$3,141$3,326$2,834
Fairfield County$3,123$3,163$3,049
Summit County$3,018$3,162$2,809
Butler County$3,010$3,234$2,657
Lorain County$2,992$3,199$2,722
Montgomery County$2,975$3,192$2,668
Wood County$2,911$3,202$2,482
Holmes County$2,802$2,691$2,917
Portage County$2,728$2,892$2,445
Lucas County$2,710$3,003$2,228
Wayne County$2,457$2,541$2,333
Pickaway County$2,438$2,561$2,244
Madison County$2,437$2,515$2,207
Fulton County$2,348$2,364$2,315
Knox County$2,345$2,371$2,296
Stark County$2,342$2,442$2,183
Erie County$2,330$2,376$2,268
Mercer County$2,249$2,232$2,272
Morrow County$2,208$2,278$2,061
Ottawa County$2,181$2,295$1,991
Miami County$2,106$2,103$2,112
Athens County$2,094$2,388$1,879
Richland County$1,984$2,078$1,846
Mahoning County$1,975$2,223$1,687
Hancock County$1,966$2,050$1,862
Henry County$1,954$1,948$1,967
Logan County$1,947$1,959$1,925
Clark County$1,943$2,042$1,782
Champaign County$1,938$1,931$1,947
Shelby County$1,919$1,912$1,929
Tuscarawas County$1,910$2,118$1,686
Ashtabula County$1,890$2,052$1,690
Putnam County$1,870$1,923$1,809
Preble County$1,841$1,870$1,791
Clinton County$1,816$1,891$1,701
Trumbull County$1,806$1,883$1,712
Ashland County$1,787$1,768$1,822
Allen County$1,782$1,874$1,639
Auglaize County$1,756$1,722$1,812
Hocking County$1,748$1,914$1,449
Carroll County$1,688$1,748$1,587
Defiance County$1,686$1,668$1,715
Washington County$1,665$1,716$1,608
Huron County$1,664$1,673$1,648
Perry County$1,656$1,851$1,429
Williams County$1,624$1,647$1,579
Sandusky County$1,621$1,670$1,560
Muskingum County$1,609$1,747$1,387
Ross County$1,577$1,709$1,399
Darke County$1,572$1,673$1,470
Guernsey County$1,561$1,659$1,436
Fayette County$1,561$1,605$1,477
Hardin County$1,513$1,716$1,245
Crawford County$1,509$1,572$1,439
Brown County$1,497$1,616$1,314
Seneca County$1,489$1,563$1,424
Columbiana County$1,488$1,607$1,382
Highland County$1,475$1,534$1,378
Marion County$1,432$1,488$1,343
Vinton County$1,432$1,661$1,238
Belmont County$1,420$1,487$1,333
Wyandot County$1,417$1,462$1,355
Scioto County$1,417$1,722$1,189
Paulding County$1,382$1,410$1,343
Coshocton County$1,378$1,359$1,414
Gallia County$1,351$1,619$1,152
Jackson County$1,339$1,394$1,274
Van Wert County$1,327$1,319$1,338
Adams County$1,303$1,470$1,082
Pike County$1,269$1,357$1,156
Harrison County$1,226$1,280$1,175
Jefferson County$1,220$1,352$1,054
Morgan County$1,216$1,383$1,049
Lawrence County$1,193$1,290$1,050
Noble County$1,178$1,365$1,055
Monroe County$1,148$1,234$1,090
Meigs County$1,117$1,211$1,036

Tax Rates by County

In Ohio, property tax rates vary by county. The median property tax paid across all 88 counties is $2,145.03. Property taxes are a significant source of local government funding, used to support public schools, infrastructure, and essential services. Ohio residents typically pay moderate property taxes compared to the national average.

Highest Property Taxes

Leading the state in property tax rates, Delaware County County residents contribute a median of $6,896 annually. Property owners with active mortgages face an average payment of $7,152, while those who own their homes outright still pay $6,242. These substantial rates typically correspond to areas with robust public services, high property values, and strong community amenities.

Lowest Property Taxes

At the other end of the spectrum, Meigs County County maintains the most modest property tax burden at $1,117. Mortgage holders in the area can expect to pay approximately $1,211 annually, with mortgage-free homeowners contributing $1,036. These reduced rates often indicate more conservative municipal spending, different funding approaches for public services, or areas with lower property valuations.

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)