Summit County Property Tax Rate

Ohio · 2023 Data

1.54%effective rate

Summit County, Ohio has an effective property tax rate of 1.54%, which is 62% higher than the national average of 0.95%. On a home valued at $195,700, homeowners pay approximately $3,018 per year in property taxes. Summit County ranks #8 out of 88 counties in Ohio for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$3,018

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$195,700

2023 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

4.25%

Median income: $71,016

State Rank📍

#8

of 88 counties in OH

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$3,162

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,809

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Summit County pay on average $353 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Summit County Compares

Summit County
1.54%
Ohio Average
1.36%
National Average
0.95%

Top Counties in Ohio

Cuyahoga
2.08%
Montgomery
1.78%
Lucas
1.75%
Lake
1.70%
Greene
1.69%
Delaware
1.64%
Franklin
1.55%
Summit
1.54%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2019$2,586$146,8001.76%
2020$2,612$151,3001.73%
2021$2,739$159,8001.71%
2022$2,928$182,5001.60%
2023$3,018$195,7001.54%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Ohio Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Summit County homeowners

Homestead

$26,200 reduction in assessed market value (reduces tax bill by approximately $400-$600 depending on local rates)

Homeowners age 65+ or permanently and totally disabled; income limits of $36,100 (adjusted annually)

Disabled Veteran

Up to $50,000 reduction in assessed market value for 100% disabled veterans

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability; no income limit

Owner-Occupancy Credit

2.5% reduction in taxes (non-business credit)

Owner-occupied primary residences

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Summit County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,620

$385/month · Rate: 1.54%

Quick Facts

Population538,087
Owner-Occupied62.5%
National Rank#350 of 3,133
Median Income$71,016

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.