How much are property taxes in Berkshire Township, OH?
Homeowners in Berkshire Township, OH pay a median of $7,500 (±$601) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $7,704.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,413.
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $531,000.
In Berkshire Township, the median real estate tax went from $5,346 in 2015–2019 to $7,500 in 2020–2024 (+40.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $7,500 (±$601)
- With a mortgage
- $7,704
- Without a mortgage
- $6,413
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in Berkshire Township against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Berkshire Township | Delaware County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,500 (±$601) | $7,132 (±$132) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $7,704 (±$598) | $7,416 (±$168) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,413 (±$1,178) | $6,473 (±$283) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $531,000 (±$36,646) | $445,500 (±$4,990) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In Berkshire Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Delaware County ($7,132).
It is also higher than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Delaware County, Berkshire Township ranks 9 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 54 of 2,356.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Berkshire Township
The median tax ($7,500) is 1.4% of the median home value ($531,000).
Across Delaware County the same ratio is 1.6%.
Across Ohio it is 1.3%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Berkshire Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,346 (±$560) | $7,500 (±$601) | +40.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $386,000 (±$26,790) | $531,000 (±$36,646) | +37.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,231 (±$152) | $2,672 (±$161) | +19.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Berkshire Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Township | — | $7,500 (±$601) | — |
| Sunbury | 1.1 mi | $4,289 (±$456) | Lower |
| Galena | 1.8 mi | $7,162 (±$1,012) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Township (Delaware County) | 4.5 mi | $9,370 (±$438) | Higher |
| Genoa Township | 5.0 mi | $8,773 (±$270) | Higher |
| Kingston Township | 5.2 mi | $5,033 (±$2,091) | Lower |
| Trenton Township | 5.2 mi | $4,906 (±$607) | Lower |
| Orange Township (Delaware County) | 6.8 mi | $8,213 (±$286) | Higher |
| Porter Township (Delaware County) | 7.3 mi | $4,238 (±$1,089) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sunbury, OH ($4,289), Kingston Township, OH ($5,033), Trenton Township, OH ($4,906).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Berlin Township (Delaware County), OH ($9,370), Genoa Township, OH ($8,773), Orange Township (Delaware County), OH ($8,213).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Washington Township (Delaware County) | $9,792 (±$735) |
| 4 | Berlin Township (Delaware County) | $9,370 (±$438) |
| 5 | Genoa Township | $8,773 (±$270) |
| 6 | Orange Township (Delaware County) | $8,213 (±$286) |
| 7 | Shawnee Hills | $8,151 (±$705) |
| 8 | Concord Township (Delaware County) | $7,635 (±$611) |
| 9 | Berkshire Township | $7,500 (±$601) |
| 10 | Galena | $7,162 (±$1,012) |
| 11 | Marlboro Township (Delaware County) | $5,455 (±$4,015) |
| 12 | Harlem Township | $5,199 (±$661) |
| 13 | Delaware Township (Delaware County) | $5,192 (±$3,210) |
| 14 | Kingston Township | $5,033 (±$2,091) |
| 15 | Trenton Township | $4,906 (±$607) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Berkshire Township
How much are property taxes in Berkshire Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Berkshire Township, OH is $7,500 (±$601) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Berkshire Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.4% of the median home value in Berkshire Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Berkshire Township gone up?
In Berkshire Township, the median real estate tax went from $5,346 in 2015–2019 to $7,500 in 2020–2024 (+40.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Berkshire Township higher than in Delaware County?
In Berkshire Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Delaware County ($7,132).
It is also higher than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkshire township, Delaware County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkshire township, Delaware County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkshire township, Delaware County, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkshire township, Delaware County, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkshire township, Delaware County, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Berkshire township, Delaware County, Ohio (county subdivision:05774, in state:39 county:041).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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