Cuyahoga County, Ohio property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
2.00%

Homeowners in Cuyahoga County, Ohio paid a median $3,910 a year in property tax on a median home worth $195,400, an effective rate of about 2.00% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#88 lowest of 88Ohio counties by effective rate

1.31%Ohio statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$3,910
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$195,400
owner-occupied
Effective rate
2.00%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
6.1%
of $64,468 median household income
Owner costs
$1,570/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Cuyahoga County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Cuyahoga County2.00%
Ohio1.31%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Cuyahoga County$3,910
Ohio$2,822
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 2.00% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$3,002$250
$250,000$5,003$417
$350,000$7,004$584
$500,000$10,005$834

Cities and towns in Cuyahoga County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Cleveland$1,759$102,0001.72%
Parma$3,341$170,1001.96%
Lakewood$5,266$262,2002.01%
Euclid$2,793$126,5002.21%
Strongsville$5,335$298,3001.79%
Cleveland Heights$5,306$192,1002.76%
Westlake$5,742$368,2001.56%
North Olmsted$4,824$219,8002.19%
North Royalton$4,946$292,6001.69%
Garfield Heights$2,912$109,9002.65%
Shaker Heights$9,168$303,2003.02%
Solon$7,771$392,9001.98%
Maple Heights$2,523$97,9002.58%
South Euclid$3,691$153,7002.40%
Rocky River$6,421$349,3001.84%
Parma Heights$3,459$175,1001.98%
Mayfield Heights$3,991$205,2001.94%
Broadview Heights$6,034$316,7001.91%
Brook Park$2,811$169,6001.66%
Berea$3,934$198,1001.99%
Fairview Park$5,123$239,1002.14%
Bay Village$7,361$353,0002.09%
Middleburg Heights$4,252$228,4001.86%
Beachwood$7,022$410,3001.71%
Lyndhurst$4,604$212,2002.17%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Cuyahoga County, Ohio?

Homeowners in Cuyahoga County, Ohio paid a median $3,910 a year in property tax on a median home worth $195,400, an effective rate of about 2.00% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Cuyahoga County?

About $6,003 a year ($500 a month) at the 2.00% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Cuyahoga County property tax high?

It ranks #88 lowest of 88 Ohio counties. The state median effective rate is 1.31% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Cuyahoga County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Cuyahoga County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.