How much are property taxes in Spencer Township (Medina County), OH?
Homeowners in Spencer Township (Medina County), OH pay a median of $3,195 (±$302) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,126.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,301.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $277,100.
In Spencer Township (Medina County), the median real estate tax went from $2,202 in 2015–2019 to $3,195 in 2020–2024 (+45.1%).
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
- $3,195 (±$302)
- With a mortgage
- $3,126
- Without a mortgage
- $3,301
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in Spencer Township (Medina County) against Medina County, its state and the nation
| Spencer Township (Medina County) | Medina County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,195 (±$302) | $3,560 (±$60) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,126 (±$402) | $3,619 (±$78) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,301 (±$350) | $3,454 (±$92) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $277,100 (±$24,664) | $287,000 (±$4,036) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In Spencer Township (Medina County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Medina County ($3,560).
It is also higher than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Medina County, Spencer Township (Medina County) ranks 17 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 430 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 Spencer Township (Medina County)
The median tax ($3,195) is 1.2% of the median home value ($277,100).
Across Medina County the same ratio is 1.2%.
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 Spencer Township (Medina County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,202 (±$346) | $3,195 (±$302) | +45.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $167,300 (±$18,144) | $277,100 (±$24,664) | +65.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,313 (±$194) | $1,780 (±$153) | +35.6% | 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 Spencer Township (Medina County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Township (Medina County) | — | $3,195 (±$302) | — |
| Spencer | 1.6 mi | $1,692 (±$164) | Lower |
| Penfield Township | 3.5 mi | $3,955 (±$666) | Higher |
| Chatham Township | 4.2 mi | $2,921 (±$406) | Not measurably different |
| Litchfield Township | 5.4 mi | $3,268 (±$229) | Not measurably different |
| Homer Township (Medina County) | 5.9 mi | $3,387 (±$245) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Township (Lorain County) | 6.2 mi | $4,051 (±$673) | Higher |
| Wellington | 7.0 mi | $2,517 (±$297) | Lower |
| Pheasant Run | 7.0 mi | $2,266 (±$455) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Spencer, OH ($1,692), Wellington, OH ($2,517), Pheasant Run, OH ($2,266).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Penfield Township, OH ($3,955), Huntington Township (Lorain County), OH ($4,051).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Medina County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Wadsworth Township | $3,566 (±$734) |
| 12 | Homer Township (Medina County) | $3,387 (±$245) |
| 13 | Guilford Township | $3,344 (±$388) |
| 14 | Litchfield Township | $3,268 (±$229) |
| 15 | Brunswick | $3,258 (±$112) |
| 16 | Lafayette Township (Medina County) | $3,253 (±$257) |
| 17 | Spencer Township (Medina County) | $3,195 (±$302) |
| 18 | Canaan Township (Medina County) | $3,154 (±$768) |
| 19 | Medina | $3,036 (±$160) |
| 20 | Westfield Township (Medina County) | $2,937 (±$275) |
| 21 | Chatham Township | $2,921 (±$406) |
| 22 | Wadsworth | $2,871 (±$138) |
| 23 | Harrisville Township | $2,809 (±$306) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Medina 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 Spencer Township (Medina County)
How much are property taxes in Spencer Township (Medina County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Spencer Township (Medina County), OH is $3,195 (±$302) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Spencer Township (Medina County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.2% of the median home value in Spencer Township (Medina County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Spencer Township (Medina County) gone up?
In Spencer Township (Medina County), the median real estate tax went from $2,202 in 2015–2019 to $3,195 in 2020–2024 (+45.1%).
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 Spencer Township (Medina County) higher than in Medina County?
In Spencer Township (Medina County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Medina County ($3,560).
It is also higher than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, Medina County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, Medina County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, Medina County, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, Medina County, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, Medina 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 Spencer township, Medina County, Ohio (county subdivision:73999, in state:39 county:103).
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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Figures last updated on .
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