How much are property taxes in Shaker Heights, OH?
Homeowners in Shaker Heights, OH pay a median of $9,168 (±$408) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $9,515.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $8,227.
That is about 3.0% of the median home value of $303,200.
In Shaker Heights, the median real estate tax went from $8,111 in 2015–2019 to $9,168 in 2020–2024 (+13.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $9,168 (±$408)
- With a mortgage
- $9,515
- Without a mortgage
- $8,227
- Share of median value
- 3.0%
Real estate taxes in Shaker Heights against Cuyahoga County, its state and the nation
| Shaker Heights | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,168 (±$408) | $3,910 (±$35) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $9,515 (±$470) | $4,151 (±$54) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $8,227 (±$1,037) | $3,558 (±$56) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $303,200 (±$15,047) | $195,400 (±$1,919) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In Shaker Heights, the median real estate tax is higher than in Cuyahoga County ($3,910).
It is also higher than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cuyahoga County, Shaker Heights ranks 6 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 27 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 Shaker Heights
The median tax ($9,168) is 3.0% of the median home value ($303,200).
Across Cuyahoga County the same ratio is 2.0%.
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 Shaker Heights have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,111 (±$297) | $9,168 (±$408) | +13.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $229,500 (±$8,189) | $303,200 (±$15,047) | +32.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,167 (±$84) | $2,445 (±$88) | +12.8% | Down 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 Shaker Heights
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Heights | — | $9,168 (±$408) | — |
| University Heights | 1.5 mi | $7,032 (±$328) | Lower |
| Beachwood | 2.4 mi | $7,022 (±$357) | Lower |
| Highland Hills | 2.4 mi | $2,272 (±$302) | Lower |
| Cleveland Heights | 2.5 mi | $5,306 (±$232) | Lower |
| Warrensville Heights | 3.0 mi | $2,472 (±$172) | Lower |
| North Randall | 3.2 mi | $3,236 (±$419) | Lower |
| South Euclid | 3.5 mi | $3,691 (±$79) | Lower |
| Woodmere | 3.8 mi | $4,300 (±$1,367) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: University Heights, OH ($7,032), Beachwood, OH ($7,022), Highland Hills, OH ($2,272).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cuyahoga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Bentleyville | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Gates Mills | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Hunting Valley | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Moreland Hills | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Pepper Pike | $10,000 or more |
| 6 | Shaker Heights | $9,168 (±$408) |
| 7 | Chagrin Falls Township | $8,850 (±$978) |
| 8 | Chagrin Falls | $8,709 (±$963) |
| 9 | Orange | $8,063 (±$1,010) |
| 10 | Solon | $7,771 (±$458) |
| 11 | Bay Village | $7,361 (±$286) |
| 12 | Brecksville | $7,271 (±$253) |
Showing 12 of 59 places in Cuyahoga 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 Shaker Heights
How much are property taxes in Shaker Heights?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Shaker Heights, OH is $9,168 (±$408) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Shaker Heights?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 3.0% of the median home value in Shaker Heights, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Shaker Heights gone up?
In Shaker Heights, the median real estate tax went from $8,111 in 2015–2019 to $9,168 in 2020–2024 (+13.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Shaker Heights higher than in Cuyahoga County?
In Shaker Heights, the median real estate tax is higher than in Cuyahoga County ($3,910).
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 — Shaker Heights city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shaker Heights city, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shaker Heights city, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shaker Heights city, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shaker Heights city, 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 Shaker Heights city, Ohio (place:71682, 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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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