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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Athens County, Ohio

Athens County has an effective property tax rate of 1.17%. On the median home value of $185,000, that's roughly $2,167 per year. Median household income is $56,001.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
1.17%
median tax $2,167 ÷ median home $185,000
Median Home Value1
$185,000
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$56,001
per-capita $30,645
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$2,167
at 1.17% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricAthens CountyOhio (state context)
Effective property tax rate11.17%1.05%
Median home value1$185,000—
State income tax3top rate 2.75%top rate 2.75%
State sales tax37.29% combined7.29% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Athens County, OH

In Athens County, Ohio, the median home value of $185,000 translates to an annual property tax bill of $2,167, based on an effective rate of 1.171%. That rate sits above Ohio's statewide median of 1.051% and ranks 29th among the state's 88 counties, while also exceeding the national median of 0.794%. For buyers weighing affordability, the tradeoff is clear: homes here cost less than in many parts of the country, but the tax rate applied to that value runs higher than average. With a median household income of $56,001 and per-capita income of $30,645, the yearly tax bill amounts to roughly four percent of household earnings. Athens, the county's largest city, anchors a housing market that may appeal to buyers prioritizing lower purchase prices over lower tax rates.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Athens County, OH?
The effective rate is 1.17% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 1.17% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($185,000), the estimated annual bill is about $2,167.
Is Athens County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 1.05% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Athens County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Athens County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.