--- title: "Ohio Property Tax Calculator (1.22% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Ohio homeowners pay a median $2,937 a year in property tax on a median home value of $239,800, an effective rate of 1.22%: the 12th highest of the 50 states and DC and 38% above the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Ohio home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/ohio --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Ohio property tax calculator Ohio homeowners pay a median $2,937 a year in property tax on a median home value of $239,800, an effective rate of 1.22%: the 12th highest of the 50 states and DC and 38% above the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $2,937 $245 a month at 1.2248% - Median tax paid in Ohio: $2,937 - Median home value there: $239,800 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $2,135 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Ohio property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 1.22%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $2,450 | $204 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $3,674 | $306 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $4,899 | $408 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $6,124 | $510 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $9,186 | $766 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $12,248 | $1,021 | $8,905 | ## Ohio vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ohio | 1.22% | $2,937 | $239,800 | | [Michigan](/property-tax-calculator/michigan) | 1.18% | $2,988 | $254,200 | | [Pennsylvania](/property-tax-calculator/pennsylvania) | 1.16% | $3,214 | $277,600 | | [Indiana](/property-tax-calculator/indiana) | 0.74% | $1,798 | $243,500 | | [Kentucky](/property-tax-calculator/kentucky) | 0.71% | $1,611 | $226,000 | | [West Virginia](/property-tax-calculator/west-virginia) | 0.52% | $881 | $170,800 | ## What Ohio homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $2,937 (27th highest of 51); $3,156 for homes with a mortgage and $2,647 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $239,800, so a typical home pays about $245 a month. - 3,351,814 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [Ohio income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/ohio); sales tax averages 7.29% with local taxes ([Ohio sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/ohio)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Ohio revenue department](https://tax.ohio.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Ohio property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Ohio? The effective rate is 1.22% of home value: the median tax paid ($2,937) divided by the median home value ($239,800), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Ohio? About $3,674 a year ($306 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Ohio have high property taxes? Ohio has the 12th highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 12 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 27th highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Ohio property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Ohio - [Ohio paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/ohio) - [Ohio income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/ohio) - [Ohio sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/ohio) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)