How much are property taxes in Washington Court House, OH?
Homeowners in Washington Court House, OH pay a median of $1,367 (±$112) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,414.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,238.
That is about 0.9% of the median home value of $159,800.
In Washington Court House, the median real estate tax went from $1,259 in 2015–2019 to $1,367 in 2020–2024 (+8.6%).
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
- $1,367 (±$112)
- With a mortgage
- $1,414
- Without a mortgage
- $1,238
- Share of median value
- 0.9%
Real estate taxes in Washington Court House against Fayette County, its state and the nation
| Washington Court House | Fayette County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,367 (±$112) | $1,601 (±$92) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,414 (±$101) | $1,636 (±$115) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,238 (±$275) | $1,549 (±$136) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $159,800 (±$5,462) | $170,700 (±$5,544) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In Washington Court House, the median real estate tax is lower than in Fayette County ($1,601).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Fayette County, Washington Court House ranks 11 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1816 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 Washington Court House
The median tax ($1,367) is 0.9% of the median home value ($159,800).
Across Fayette 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 Washington Court House have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,259 (±$71) | $1,367 (±$112) | +8.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $106,300 (±$4,969) | $159,800 (±$5,462) | +50.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $974 (±$62) | $1,119 (±$64) | +14.9% | 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 Washington Court House
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Court House | — | $1,367 (±$112) | — |
| Union Township (Fayette County) | 3.0 mi | $1,777 (±$221) | Higher |
| Bloomingburg | 5.1 mi | $1,202 (±$320) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Fayette County) | 6.5 mi | $2,044 (±$767) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Fayette County) | 6.8 mi | $1,933 (±$383) | Higher |
| Concord Township (Fayette County) | 7.2 mi | $1,927 (±$428) | Higher |
| Perry Township (Fayette County) | 8.5 mi | $1,297 (±$501) | Not measurably different |
| Paint Township (Fayette County) | 8.8 mi | $1,608 (±$343) | Not measurably different |
| Jasper Township | 8.9 mi | $1,524 (±$453) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Union Township (Fayette County), OH ($1,777), Marion Township (Fayette County), OH ($1,933), Concord Township (Fayette County), OH ($1,927).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Union Township (Fayette County) | $1,777 (±$221) |
| 6 | Jefferson Township (Fayette County) | $1,767 (±$74) |
| 7 | Jeffersonville | $1,662 (±$153) |
| 8 | Madison Township (Fayette County) | $1,657 (±$691) |
| 9 | Paint Township (Fayette County) | $1,608 (±$343) |
| 10 | Jasper Township | $1,524 (±$453) |
| 11 | Washington Court House | $1,367 (±$112) |
| 12 | Perry Township (Fayette County) | $1,297 (±$501) |
| 13 | Bloomingburg | $1,202 (±$320) |
| 14 | Milledgeville | $1,107 (±$464) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Fayette 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 Washington Court House
How much are property taxes in Washington Court House?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Washington Court House, OH is $1,367 (±$112) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Washington Court House?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.9% of the median home value in Washington Court House, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Washington Court House gone up?
In Washington Court House, the median real estate tax went from $1,259 in 2015–2019 to $1,367 in 2020–2024 (+8.6%).
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 Washington Court House higher than in Fayette County?
In Washington Court House, the median real estate tax is lower than in Fayette County ($1,601).
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 — Washington Court House city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington Court House city, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington Court House city, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington Court House city, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington Court House 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 Washington Court House city, Ohio (place:81718, 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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