How much are property taxes in New Athens, OH?
Homeowners in New Athens, OH pay a median of $1,699 (±$207) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,771.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,525.
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $123,600.
In New Athens, the median real estate tax went from $737 in 2015–2019 to $1,699 in 2020–2024 (+130.5%).
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
- $1,699 (±$207)
- With a mortgage
- $1,771
- Without a mortgage
- $1,525
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in New Athens against Harrison County, its state and the nation
| New Athens | Harrison County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,699 (±$207) | $1,279 (±$81) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,771 (±$198) | $1,291 (±$127) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,525 (±$559) | $1,268 (±$110) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $123,600 (±$44,875) | $121,500 (±$6,406) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In New Athens, the median real estate tax is higher than in Harrison County ($1,279).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Harrison County, New Athens ranks 4 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1424 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 New Athens
The median tax ($1,699) is 1.4% of the median home value ($123,600).
Across Harrison 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 New Athens have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $737 (±$87) | $1,699 (±$207) | +130.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $75,000 (±$8,501) | $123,600 (±$44,875) | +64.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $791 (±$194) | $1,455 (±$735) | +83.9% | 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 New Athens
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Athens | — | $1,699 (±$207) | — |
| Athens Township (Harrison County) | 1.7 mi | $2,078 (±$494) | Not measurably different |
| Short Creek Township | 3.7 mi | $1,354 (±$170) | Lower |
| Wheeling Township (Belmont County) | 4.0 mi | $1,273 (±$376) | Not measurably different |
| Flushing | 4.5 mi | $1,062 (±$138) | Lower |
| Cadiz | 5.0 mi | $1,263 (±$202) | Lower |
| Harrisville | 5.7 mi | $1,079 (±$440) | Lower |
| Cadiz Township | 6.4 mi | $1,255 (±$158) | Lower |
| Adena | 6.6 mi | $675 (±$157) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Short Creek Township, OH ($1,354), Flushing, OH ($1,062), Cadiz, OH ($1,263).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Harrison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stock Township (Harrison County) | $2,190 (±$349) |
| 2 | Athens Township (Harrison County) | $2,078 (±$494) |
| 3 | Nottingham Township | $1,891 (±$602) |
| 4 | New Athens | $1,699 (±$207) |
| 5 | Short Creek Township | $1,354 (±$170) |
| 6 | Moorefield Township (Harrison County) | $1,317 (±$283) |
| 7 | Archer Township | $1,306 (±$338) |
| 8 | Cadiz | $1,263 (±$202) |
| 9 | Cadiz Township | $1,255 (±$158) |
| 10 | Green Township (Harrison County) | $1,242 (±$229) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in Harrison 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 New Athens
How much are property taxes in New Athens?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in New Athens, OH is $1,699 (±$207) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in New Athens?
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 New Athens, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in New Athens gone up?
In New Athens, the median real estate tax went from $737 in 2015–2019 to $1,699 in 2020–2024 (+130.5%).
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 New Athens higher than in Harrison County?
In New Athens, the median real estate tax is higher than in Harrison County ($1,279).
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 — New Athens village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Athens village, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Athens village, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Athens village, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Athens village, 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 New Athens village, Ohio (place:54068, in state:39).
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 .