How much are property taxes in West Lafayette, OH?
Homeowners in West Lafayette, OH pay a median of $1,302 (±$183) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,392.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,067.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $101,900.
In West Lafayette, the median real estate tax went from $766 in 2015–2019 to $1,302 in 2020–2024 (+70.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,302 (±$183)
- With a mortgage
- $1,392
- Without a mortgage
- $1,067
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in West Lafayette against Coshocton County, its state and the nation
| West Lafayette | Coshocton County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,302 (±$183) | $1,473 (±$70) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,392 (±$193) | $1,454 (±$58) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,067 (±$526) | $1,509 (±$121) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $101,900 (±$22,029) | $155,500 (±$5,859) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In West Lafayette, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Coshocton County ($1,473).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Coshocton County, West Lafayette ranks 19 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1896 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 West Lafayette
The median tax ($1,302) is 1.3% of the median home value ($101,900).
Across Coshocton 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 West Lafayette have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $766 (±$118) | $1,302 (±$183) | +70.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $72,500 (±$6,106) | $101,900 (±$22,029) | +40.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $831 (±$38) | $1,041 (±$113) | +25.3% | 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 West Lafayette
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette | — | $1,302 (±$183) | — |
| Lafayette Township (Coshocton County) | 1.6 mi | $1,471 (±$185) | Not measurably different |
| White Eyes Township | 3.9 mi | $1,469 (±$566) | Not measurably different |
| Tuscarawas Township (Coshocton County) | 4.0 mi | $789 (±$295) | Lower |
| Coshocton | 5.1 mi | $1,524 (±$222) | Not measurably different |
| Plainfield | 5.2 mi | $1,304 (±$838) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford Township (Coshocton County) | 5.3 mi | $1,548 (±$282) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Coshocton County) | 6.0 mi | $2,367 (±$480) | Higher |
| Linton Township | 6.3 mi | $1,483 (±$1,004) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tuscarawas Township (Coshocton County), OH ($789).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Adams Township (Coshocton County), OH ($2,367).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Coshocton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Lafayette Township (Coshocton County) | $1,471 (±$185) |
| 14 | White Eyes Township | $1,469 (±$566) |
| 15 | Perry Township (Coshocton County) | $1,421 (±$321) |
| 16 | Jackson Township (Coshocton County) | $1,400 (±$129) |
| 17 | Bethlehem Township (Coshocton County) | $1,378 (±$162) |
| 18 | Plainfield | $1,304 (±$838) |
| 19 | West Lafayette | $1,302 (±$183) |
| 20 | Jefferson Township (Coshocton County) | $1,289 (±$122) |
| 21 | Virginia Township | $1,278 (±$439) |
| 22 | Warsaw | $1,274 (±$337) |
| 23 | Newcastle Township | $1,207 (±$217) |
| 24 | Franklin Township (Coshocton County) | $1,203 (±$287) |
| 25 | Clark Township (Coshocton County) | $1,150 (±$874) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Coshocton 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 West Lafayette
How much are property taxes in West Lafayette?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in West Lafayette, OH is $1,302 (±$183) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in West Lafayette?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.3% of the median home value in West Lafayette, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in West Lafayette gone up?
In West Lafayette, the median real estate tax went from $766 in 2015–2019 to $1,302 in 2020–2024 (+70.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in West Lafayette higher than in Coshocton County?
In West Lafayette, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Coshocton County ($1,473).
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 — West Lafayette village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette village, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette village, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette village, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette village, Ohio (place:83608, 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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