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Athens County, OH Property Tax Calculator

Athens County homeowners pay a median $2,167 a year in property tax, 1.17% of a median $185,000 home: below Ohio's 1.31% but above the national 0.94%.

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Property tax a year$2,166The answer

Property tax a year

$2,166

At an effective rate of 1.17%, a $185,000 home pays about $2,166 a year in property tax, $181 a month.

A month (for escrow)
$181
Effective rate on the home
1.17%

Property tax in Athens County by home value, at 1.17%

Home valueA yearA month
$90,000$1,054$88
$140,000$1,639$137
$190,000$2,225$185
$280,000$3,279$273
$370,000$4,333$361

Athens County against Ohio and the US

Effective rateMedian taxMedian home valueMedian household income
Athens County1.17%$2,167$185,000$56,001
Ohio1.31%$2,822$214,800$71,389
United States0.94%$3,119$332,700$80,734

How this calculator works

Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Athens County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.

Questions people ask

What is the property tax rate in Athens County?

The effective rate is 1.17%: a median $2,167 a year on a median $185,000 home. That's the 27th highest of the 49 Ohio counties we cover.

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Athens County?

About $4,684 a year, $390 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.

How does Athens County compare with the rest of Ohio?

Its rate is below the state's 1.31%. Across Ohio, covered counties range from 0.84% to 2.00%.

How do I lower my Athens County property tax?

Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.

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