How much are property taxes in West Portsmouth, OH?
Homeowners in West Portsmouth, OH pay a median of $1,284 (±$402) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,333.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,268.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $115,500.
In West Portsmouth, the median real estate tax went from $1,035 in 2015–2019 to $1,284 in 2020–2024 (+24.1%).
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
- $1,284 (±$402)
- With a mortgage
- $1,333
- Without a mortgage
- $1,268
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in West Portsmouth against Scioto County, its state and the nation
| West Portsmouth | Scioto County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,284 (±$402) | $1,459 (±$66) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,333 (±$674) | $1,762 (±$111) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,268 (±$409) | $1,202 (±$103) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $115,500 (±$24,888) | $137,900 (±$8,406) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In West Portsmouth, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Scioto County ($1,459).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Scioto County, West Portsmouth ranks 16 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1928 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 Portsmouth
The median tax ($1,284) is 1.1% of the median home value ($115,500).
Across Scioto County the same ratio is 1.1%.
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 Portsmouth have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,035 (±$165) | $1,284 (±$402) | +24.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $70,700 (±$11,732) | $115,500 (±$24,888) | +63.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $939 (±$103) | $1,256 (±$122) | +33.8% | 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 Portsmouth
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Portsmouth | — | $1,284 (±$402) | — |
| Washington Township (Scioto County) | 1.2 mi | $1,452 (±$286) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemount | 3.5 mi | $1,563 (±$516) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Scioto County) | 4.0 mi | $1,213 (±$346) | Not measurably different |
| Rush Township (Scioto County) | 4.8 mi | $1,296 (±$258) | Not measurably different |
| Portsmouth | 5.0 mi | $1,222 (±$132) | Not measurably different |
| South Shore | 5.2 mi | $905 (±$182) | Not measurably different |
| New Boston | 5.7 mi | $836 (±$512) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Scioto County) | 5.8 mi | $1,176 (±$294) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Scioto County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Bloom Township (Scioto County) | $1,578 (±$350) |
| 11 | Rosemount | $1,563 (±$516) |
| 12 | Washington Township (Scioto County) | $1,452 (±$286) |
| 13 | Franklin Furnace | $1,446 (±$860) |
| 14 | Brush Creek Township (Scioto County) | $1,347 (±$447) |
| 15 | Rush Township (Scioto County) | $1,296 (±$258) |
| 16 | West Portsmouth | $1,284 (±$402) |
| 17 | South Webster | $1,223 (±$297) |
| 18 | Portsmouth | $1,222 (±$132) |
| 19 | Clay Township (Scioto County) | $1,213 (±$346) |
| 20 | Union Township (Scioto County) | $1,176 (±$294) |
| 21 | Harrison Township (Scioto County) | $1,155 (±$210) |
| 22 | Rarden Township | $890 (±$299) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Scioto County, ranked from highest to lowest.
West Portsmouth is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Portsmouth
How much are property taxes in West Portsmouth?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in West Portsmouth, OH is $1,284 (±$402) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in West Portsmouth?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in West Portsmouth, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in West Portsmouth gone up?
In West Portsmouth, the median real estate tax went from $1,035 in 2015–2019 to $1,284 in 2020–2024 (+24.1%).
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 West Portsmouth higher than in Scioto County?
In West Portsmouth, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Scioto County ($1,459).
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 Portsmouth CDP, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Portsmouth CDP, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Portsmouth CDP, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Portsmouth CDP, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Portsmouth CDP, 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 Portsmouth CDP, Ohio (place:84140, 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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