How much are property taxes in Washington Township (Guernsey County), OH?
Homeowners in Washington Township (Guernsey County), OH pay a median of $1,326 (±$164) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,280.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,442.
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $97,000.
In Washington Township (Guernsey County), the median real estate tax went from $1,563 in 2015–2019 to $1,326 in 2020–2024 (−15.2%).
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
- $1,326 (±$164)
- With a mortgage
- $1,280
- Without a mortgage
- $1,442
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in Washington Township (Guernsey County) against Guernsey County, its state and the nation
| Washington Township (Guernsey County) | Guernsey County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,326 (±$164) | $1,593 (±$83) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,280 (±$179) | $1,656 (±$109) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,442 (±$327) | $1,516 (±$105) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $97,000 (±$59,369) | $157,700 (±$7,245) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In Washington Township (Guernsey County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Guernsey County ($1,593).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Guernsey County, Washington Township (Guernsey County) ranks 16 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1866 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 Township (Guernsey County)
The median tax ($1,326) is 1.4% of the median home value ($97,000).
Across Guernsey County the same ratio is 1.0%.
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 Washington Township (Guernsey County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,563 (±$667) | $1,326 (±$164) | −15.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $209,500 (±$108,003) | $97,000 (±$59,369) | −53.7% | 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 Washington Township (Guernsey County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Guernsey County) | — | $1,326 (±$164) | — |
| Monroe Township (Guernsey County) | 4.8 mi | $2,192 (±$611) | Higher |
| Perry Township (Tuscarawas County) | 5.0 mi | $200 or less | — |
| Madison Township (Guernsey County) | 5.2 mi | $2,059 (±$570) | Higher |
| Freeport Township | 5.9 mi | $1,210 (±$131) | Not measurably different |
| Freeport | 6.7 mi | $773 (±$372) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Tuscarawas County) | 6.9 mi | $1,170 (±$860) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Harrison County) | 8.9 mi | $960 (±$500) | Not measurably different |
| Rush Township (Tuscarawas County) | 9.4 mi | $1,386 (±$429) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Freeport, OH ($773).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Monroe Township (Guernsey County), OH ($2,192), Madison Township (Guernsey County), OH ($2,059).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Guernsey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Adams Township (Guernsey County) | $1,545 (±$456) |
| 11 | Knox Township (Guernsey County) | $1,444 (±$864) |
| 12 | Wheeling Township (Guernsey County) | $1,425 (±$519) |
| 13 | Center Township (Guernsey County) | $1,377 (±$215) |
| 14 | Millwood Township | $1,365 (±$210) |
| 15 | Lore City | $1,348 (±$340) |
| 16 | Washington Township (Guernsey County) | $1,326 (±$164) |
| 17 | Old Washington | $1,250 (±$413) |
| 18 | Senecaville | $1,216 (±$145) |
| 19 | Jackson Township (Guernsey County) | $1,204 (±$206) |
| 20 | Spencer Township (Guernsey County) | $1,200 (±$195) |
| 21 | Pleasant City | $1,122 (±$193) |
| 22 | Valley Township (Guernsey County) | $1,051 (±$195) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Guernsey 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 Township (Guernsey County)
How much are property taxes in Washington Township (Guernsey County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Washington Township (Guernsey County), OH is $1,326 (±$164) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Washington Township (Guernsey County)?
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 Washington Township (Guernsey County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Washington Township (Guernsey County) gone up?
In Washington Township (Guernsey County), the median real estate tax went from $1,563 in 2015–2019 to $1,326 in 2020–2024 (−15.2%).
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 Washington Township (Guernsey County) higher than in Guernsey County?
In Washington Township (Guernsey County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Guernsey County ($1,593).
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 township, Guernsey County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Guernsey County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Guernsey County, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Guernsey County, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Guernsey 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 Washington township, Guernsey County, Ohio (county subdivision:81256, in state:39 county:059).
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 .