Marion County, Ohio property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.95%

Homeowners in Marion County, Ohio paid a median $1,489 a year in property tax on a median home worth $156,800, an effective rate of about 0.95% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#22 lowest of 88Ohio counties by effective rate

1.31%Ohio statewide ยท US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$1,489
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$156,800
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.95%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
2.5%
of $59,371 median household income
Owner costs
$1,259/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Marion County compares

Effective rate (median tax รท median value)

Marion County0.95%
Ohio1.31%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Marion County$1,489
Ohio$2,822
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.95% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,424$119
$250,000$2,374$198
$350,000$3,324$277
$500,000$4,748$396

Cities and towns in Marion County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Marion$1,215$119,5001.02%
Prospect$2,058$164,1001.25%
La Rue$1,432$113,6001.26%
Caledonia$1,421$120,1001.18%

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Related

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท 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 Marion County, Ohio?

Homeowners in Marion County, Ohio paid a median $1,489 a year in property tax on a median home worth $156,800, an effective rate of about 0.95% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

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

About $2,849 a year ($237 a month) at the 0.95% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Marion County property tax high?

It ranks #22 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 Marion County?

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