How much are property taxes in Wayne Lakes, OH?
Homeowners in Wayne Lakes, OH pay a median of $1,397 (±$140) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,397.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,399.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $143,600.
In Wayne Lakes, the median real estate tax went from $1,307 in 2015–2019 to $1,397 in 2020–2024 (+6.9%).
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
- $1,397 (±$140)
- With a mortgage
- $1,397
- Without a mortgage
- $1,399
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in Wayne Lakes against Darke County, its state and the nation
| Wayne Lakes | Darke County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,397 (±$140) | $1,584 (±$88) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,397 (±$184) | $1,701 (±$125) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,399 (±$224) | $1,477 (±$78) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $143,600 (±$18,419) | $173,200 (±$4,305) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In Wayne Lakes, the median real estate tax is lower than in Darke County ($1,584).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Darke County, Wayne Lakes ranks 24 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1774 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 Wayne Lakes
The median tax ($1,397) is 1.0% of the median home value ($143,600).
Across Darke 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 Wayne Lakes have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,307 (±$112) | $1,397 (±$140) | +6.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $102,900 (±$8,834) | $143,600 (±$18,419) | +39.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $974 (±$46) | $1,071 (±$114) | +10.0% | 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 Wayne Lakes
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Lakes | — | $1,397 (±$140) | — |
| Neave Township | 1.5 mi | $1,338 (±$172) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Township (Darke County) | 3.9 mi | $1,553 (±$284) | Not measurably different |
| New Madison | 4.5 mi | $1,146 (±$148) | Lower |
| Palestine | 4.7 mi | $783 (±$245) | Lower |
| Liberty Township (Darke County) | 5.6 mi | $1,654 (±$316) | Not measurably different |
| Arcanum | 6.1 mi | $1,401 (±$95) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville | 6.1 mi | $1,331 (±$73) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Darke County) | 6.3 mi | $1,437 (±$193) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Madison, OH ($1,146), Palestine, OH ($783).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Darke County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Mississinawa Township | $1,489 (±$860) |
| 19 | Greenville Township | $1,459 (±$81) |
| 20 | Gordon | $1,458 (±$345) |
| 21 | Harrison Township (Darke County) | $1,437 (±$193) |
| 22 | Castine | $1,417 (±$419) |
| 23 | Arcanum | $1,401 (±$95) |
| 24 | Wayne Lakes | $1,397 (±$140) |
| 25 | Gettysburg | $1,361 (±$194) |
| 26 | Neave Township | $1,338 (±$172) |
| 27 | Greenville | $1,331 (±$73) |
| 28 | Washington Township (Darke County) | $1,239 (±$165) |
| 29 | New Madison | $1,146 (±$148) |
| 30 | Ansonia | $1,126 (±$141) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Darke 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 Wayne Lakes
How much are property taxes in Wayne Lakes?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Wayne Lakes, OH is $1,397 (±$140) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Wayne Lakes?
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 Wayne Lakes, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Wayne Lakes gone up?
In Wayne Lakes, the median real estate tax went from $1,307 in 2015–2019 to $1,397 in 2020–2024 (+6.9%).
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 Wayne Lakes higher than in Darke County?
In Wayne Lakes, the median real estate tax is lower than in Darke County ($1,584).
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 — Wayne Lakes village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne Lakes village, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne Lakes village, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne Lakes village, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne Lakes village, 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 Wayne Lakes village, Ohio (place:82348, 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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