How much are property taxes in Highland Township (Defiance County), OH?
Homeowners in Highland Township (Defiance County), OH pay a median of $1,842 (±$287) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,277.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,611.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $164,100.
In Highland Township (Defiance County), the median real estate tax went from $1,730 in 2015–2019 to $1,842 in 2020–2024 (+6.5%).
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
- $1,842 (±$287)
- With a mortgage
- $2,277
- Without a mortgage
- $1,611
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Highland Township (Defiance County) against Defiance County, its state and the nation
| Highland Township (Defiance County) | Defiance County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,842 (±$287) | $1,750 (±$78) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,277 (±$283) | $1,747 (±$124) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,611 (±$442) | $1,755 (±$132) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $164,100 (±$14,586) | $163,200 (±$5,953) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In Highland Township (Defiance County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Defiance County ($1,750).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Defiance County, Highland Township (Defiance County) ranks 6 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1260 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 Highland Township (Defiance County)
The median tax ($1,842) is 1.1% of the median home value ($164,100).
Across Defiance County the same ratio is 1.1%.
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 Highland Township (Defiance County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,730 (±$191) | $1,842 (±$287) | +6.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $122,000 (±$17,241) | $164,100 (±$14,586) | +34.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,025 (±$328) | $1,028 (±$312) | +0.3% | 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 Highland Township (Defiance County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Township (Defiance County) | — | $1,842 (±$287) | — |
| Pleasant Township (Henry County) | 5.9 mi | $1,497 (±$226) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Defiance County) | 6.1 mi | $2,445 (±$315) | Higher |
| New Bavaria | 6.1 mi | $1,341 (±$305) | Lower |
| Monroe Township (Putnam County) | 6.3 mi | $1,590 (±$176) | Not measurably different |
| Defiance Township | 6.4 mi | $1,449 (±$91) | Lower |
| Defiance | 6.5 mi | $1,495 (±$141) | Lower |
| Auglaize Township (Paulding County) | 6.7 mi | $1,222 (±$327) | Lower |
| Continental | 7.7 mi | $1,534 (±$236) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Bavaria, OH ($1,341), Defiance Township, OH ($1,449), Defiance, OH ($1,495).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Richland Township (Defiance County), OH ($2,445).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Defiance County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milford Township (Defiance County) | $2,464 (±$347) |
| 2 | Farmer Township | $2,462 (±$1,173) |
| 3 | Richland Township (Defiance County) | $2,445 (±$315) |
| 4 | Adams Township (Defiance County) | $2,361 (±$570) |
| 5 | Washington Township (Defiance County) | $2,047 (±$255) |
| 6 | Highland Township (Defiance County) | $1,842 (±$287) |
| 7 | Noble Township (Defiance County) | $1,793 (±$141) |
| 8 | Hicksville Township | $1,682 (±$209) |
| 9 | Delaware Township (Defiance County) | $1,603 (±$257) |
| 10 | Tiffin Township (Defiance County) | $1,568 (±$585) |
| 11 | Hicksville | $1,508 (±$175) |
| 12 | Defiance | $1,495 (±$141) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Defiance 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 Highland Township (Defiance County)
How much are property taxes in Highland Township (Defiance County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Highland Township (Defiance County), OH is $1,842 (±$287) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Highland Township (Defiance County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in Highland Township (Defiance County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Highland Township (Defiance County) gone up?
In Highland Township (Defiance County), the median real estate tax went from $1,730 in 2015–2019 to $1,842 in 2020–2024 (+6.5%).
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 Highland Township (Defiance County) higher than in Defiance County?
In Highland Township (Defiance County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Defiance County ($1,750).
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 — Highland township, Defiance County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland township, Defiance County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland township, Defiance County, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland township, Defiance County, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland township, Defiance 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 Highland township, Defiance County, Ohio (county subdivision:35196, in state:39 county:039).
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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