How much are property taxes in Van Wert, OH?
Homeowners in Van Wert, OH pay a median of $1,231 (±$71) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,213.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,274.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $123,900.
In Van Wert, the median real estate tax went from $1,015 in 2015–2019 to $1,231 in 2020–2024 (+21.3%).
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
- $1,231 (±$71)
- With a mortgage
- $1,213
- Without a mortgage
- $1,274
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in Van Wert against Van Wert County, its state and the nation
| Van Wert | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,231 (±$71) | $1,387 (±$51) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,213 (±$75) | $1,367 (±$59) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,274 (±$154) | $1,414 (±$88) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $123,900 (±$11,707) | $152,000 (±$6,904) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In Van Wert, the median real estate tax is lower than in Van Wert County ($1,387).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Van Wert County, Van Wert ranks 13 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1995 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 Van Wert
The median tax ($1,231) is 1.0% of the median home value ($123,900).
Across Van Wert 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 Van Wert have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,015 (±$85) | $1,231 (±$71) | +21.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $87,600 (±$4,747) | $123,900 (±$11,707) | +41.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $855 (±$24) | $897 (±$60) | +4.9% | 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 Van Wert
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert | — | $1,231 (±$71) | — |
| Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | 2.7 mi | $1,281 (±$83) | Not measurably different |
| Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | 3.5 mi | $1,716 (±$191) | Higher |
| Union Township (Van Wert County) | 6.0 mi | $1,674 (±$356) | Higher |
| Hoaglin Township | 6.1 mi | $1,439 (±$351) | Not measurably different |
| Ohio City | 6.7 mi | $969 (±$118) | Lower |
| Liberty Township (Van Wert County) | 6.8 mi | $1,357 (±$161) | Not measurably different |
| Convoy | 7.1 mi | $1,129 (±$178) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Van Wert County) | 7.3 mi | $1,502 (±$208) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ohio City, OH ($969).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ridge Township (Van Wert County), OH ($1,716), Union Township (Van Wert County), OH ($1,674), Harrison Township (Van Wert County), OH ($1,502).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Van Wert County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Jackson Township (Van Wert County) | $1,393 (±$320) |
| 8 | Willshire Township | $1,372 (±$234) |
| 9 | Liberty Township (Van Wert County) | $1,357 (±$161) |
| 10 | Tully Township (Van Wert County) | $1,328 (±$167) |
| 11 | Elgin | $1,284 (±$76) |
| 12 | Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | $1,281 (±$83) |
| 13 | Van Wert | $1,231 (±$71) |
| 14 | Washington Township (Van Wert County) | $1,180 (±$130) |
| 15 | Convoy | $1,129 (±$178) |
| 16 | Willshire | $1,030 (±$190) |
| 17 | Middle Point | $1,010 (±$146) |
| 18 | Ohio City | $969 (±$118) |
| 19 | Venedocia | $840 (±$360) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Van Wert 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 Van Wert
How much are property taxes in Van Wert?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Van Wert, OH is $1,231 (±$71) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Van Wert?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.0% of the median home value in Van Wert, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Van Wert gone up?
In Van Wert, the median real estate tax went from $1,015 in 2015–2019 to $1,231 in 2020–2024 (+21.3%).
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 Van Wert higher than in Van Wert County?
In Van Wert, the median real estate tax is lower than in Van Wert County ($1,387).
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 — Van Wert city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert city, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert city, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert city, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert 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 Van Wert city, Ohio (place:79562, 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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