How much are property taxes in Blue Rock Township, OH?
Homeowners in Blue Rock Township, OH pay a median of $1,274 (±$211) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,250.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,280.
That is about 0.6% of the median home value of $202,000.
In Blue Rock Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,435 in 2015–2019 to $1,274 in 2020–2024 (−11.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,274 (±$211)
- With a mortgage
- $1,250
- Without a mortgage
- $1,280
- Share of median value
- 0.6%
Real estate taxes in Blue Rock Township against Muskingum County, its state and the nation
| Blue Rock Township | Muskingum County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,274 (±$211) | $1,649 (±$66) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,250 (±$819) | $1,748 (±$83) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,280 (±$162) | $1,487 (±$113) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $202,000 (±$61,770) | $182,200 (±$6,423) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In Blue Rock Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Muskingum County ($1,649).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Muskingum County, Blue Rock Township ranks 24 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1938 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 Blue Rock Township
The median tax ($1,274) is 0.6% of the median home value ($202,000).
Across Muskingum County the same ratio is 0.9%.
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 Blue Rock Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,435 (±$751) | $1,274 (±$211) | −11.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $112,800 (±$36,714) | $202,000 (±$61,770) | +79.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $969 (±$222) | $1,283 (±$145) | +32.4% | 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 Blue Rock Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Rock Township | — | $1,274 (±$211) | — |
| Harrison Township (Muskingum County) | 3.6 mi | $989 (±$186) | Lower |
| Philo | 5.2 mi | $984 (±$101) | Lower |
| Meigs Township (Muskingum County) | 5.3 mi | $1,635 (±$210) | Higher |
| Bloom Township (Morgan County) | 6.1 mi | $1,219 (±$146) | Not measurably different |
| Salt Creek Township (Muskingum County) | 6.2 mi | $1,045 (±$269) | Not measurably different |
| Bristol Township (Morgan County) | 6.3 mi | $2,067 (±$1,605) | Not measurably different |
| Duncan Falls | 6.5 mi | $1,772 (±$604) | Not measurably different |
| Brush Creek Township (Muskingum County) | 7.2 mi | $1,230 (±$149) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harrison Township (Muskingum County), OH ($989), Philo, OH ($984).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Meigs Township (Muskingum County), OH ($1,635).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Muskingum County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Jackson Township (Muskingum County) | $1,514 (±$308) |
| 19 | Newton Township (Muskingum County) | $1,486 (±$229) |
| 20 | Springfield Township (Muskingum County) | $1,404 (±$164) |
| 21 | Dresden | $1,367 (±$166) |
| 22 | Salem Township (Muskingum County) | $1,320 (±$476) |
| 23 | Jefferson Township (Muskingum County) | $1,288 (±$107) |
| 24 | Blue Rock Township | $1,274 (±$211) |
| 25 | Brush Creek Township (Muskingum County) | $1,230 (±$149) |
| 26 | Norwich | $1,203 (±$204) |
| 27 | Fultonham | $1,188 (±$397) |
| 28 | Zanesville | $1,170 (±$75) |
| 29 | Frazeysburg | $1,118 (±$199) |
| 30 | Clay Township (Muskingum County) | $1,083 (±$433) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Muskingum 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 Blue Rock Township
How much are property taxes in Blue Rock Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Blue Rock Township, OH is $1,274 (±$211) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Blue Rock Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.6% of the median home value in Blue Rock Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Blue Rock Township gone up?
In Blue Rock Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,435 in 2015–2019 to $1,274 in 2020–2024 (−11.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Blue Rock Township higher than in Muskingum County?
In Blue Rock Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Muskingum County ($1,649).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Rock township, Muskingum County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Rock township, Muskingum County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Rock township, Muskingum County, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Rock township, Muskingum County, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Rock township, Muskingum 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 Blue Rock township, Muskingum County, Ohio (county subdivision:07398, in state:39 county:119).
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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Figures last updated on .
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