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Sheffield Lake, 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
1.45%

Homeowners in Sheffield Lake, Ohio paid a median $2,422 a year in property tax on a median home worth $167,000, an effective rate of about 1.45% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#600 lowest of 809Ohio places we cover

1.37%Lorain County overall
Median tax paid
$2,422
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$167,000
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.45%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
3.5%
of $69,632 median household income
Owner costs
$1,239/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Sheffield Lake vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Sheffield Lake1.45%
Lorain County1.37%
Ohio1.31%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Sheffield Lake$2,422
Lorain County$3,055
Ohio$2,822
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Sheffield Lake

At the local 1.45% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,175$181
$250,000$3,626$302
$350,000$5,076$423
$500,000$7,251$604

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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 Sheffield Lake, Ohio?

Homeowners in Sheffield Lake, Ohio paid a median $2,422 a year in property tax on a median home worth $167,000, an effective rate of about 1.45% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Sheffield Lake?

About $3,626 a year at the 1.45% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Sheffield Lake higher than the rest of Ohio?

Sheffield Lake ranks #600 lowest of 809 Ohio places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.31%. Lorain County overall is 1.37%.