Homeowners in Delaware County, Ohio paid a median $7,132 a year in property tax on a median home worth $445,500, an effective rate of at least about 1.60% (Census 2020–2024).
1.31%Ohio statewide · US 0.94%
How Delaware County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.60%+ effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,401 | $200 |
| $250,000 | $4,002 | $334 |
| $350,000 | $5,603 | $467 |
| $500,000 | $8,004 | $667 |
Cities and towns in Delaware County
Buying a home in Delaware County? 2026 loan limits
Related
- Ohio property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Greene County, OH1.61%+ effective
- Lake County, OH1.62%+ effective
- Summit County, OH1.53%+ effective
- Lucas County, OH1.69%+ effective
- Hamilton County, OH1.51%+ effective
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.
Major Cities & Counties in Ohio
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Columbus pop. 914,802
- Cleveland pop. 366,097
- Cincinnati pop. 311,224
- Toledo pop. 267,463
- Akron pop. 189,247
- Dayton pop. 136,579
- Parma pop. 79,870
- Canton pop. 69,755
- Lorain pop. 65,395
- Hamilton pop. 63,468
- Franklin County pop. 1,333,048
- Cuyahoga County pop. 1,245,873
- Hamilton County pop. 830,774
- Summit County pop. 537,864
- Montgomery County pop. 536,096
- Lucas County pop. 428,018
- Butler County pop. 392,876
- Stark County pop. 373,713
- Lorain County pop. 317,129
- Warren County pop. 250,008
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Delaware County, Ohio?
Homeowners in Delaware County, Ohio paid a median $7,132 a year in property tax on a median home worth $445,500, an effective rate of at least about 1.60% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Delaware County?
About $4,803 a year ($400 a month) at the 1.60% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Delaware County property tax high?
It ranks #83 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 Delaware County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Delaware County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.