How much are property taxes in West Union, OH?
Homeowners in West Union, OH pay a median of $1,490 (±$313) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,677.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,411.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $132,500.
In West Union, the median real estate tax went from $696 in 2015–2019 to $1,490 in 2020–2024 (+114.1%).
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
- $1,490 (±$313)
- With a mortgage
- $1,677
- Without a mortgage
- $1,411
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in West Union against Adams County, its state and the nation
| West Union | Adams County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,490 (±$313) | $1,356 (±$75) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,677 (±$849) | $1,551 (±$144) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,411 (±$351) | $1,127 (±$111) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $132,500 (±$40,228) | $164,200 (±$8,697) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In West Union, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Adams County ($1,356).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Adams County, West Union ranks 5 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1643 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 Union
The median tax ($1,490) is 1.1% of the median home value ($132,500).
Across Adams County the same ratio is 0.8%.
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 Union have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $696 (±$92) | $1,490 (±$313) | +114.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $83,200 (±$8,937) | $132,500 (±$40,228) | +59.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $932 (±$95) | $1,055 (±$372) | +13.2% | 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 Union
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Union | — | $1,490 (±$313) | — |
| Tiffin Township (Adams County) | 3.2 mi | $1,550 (±$222) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Adams County) | 4.8 mi | $1,228 (±$221) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Adams County) | 5.1 mi | $892 (±$381) | Lower |
| Brush Creek Township (Adams County) | 6.9 mi | $1,239 (±$197) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester Township (Adams County) | 7.3 mi | $731 (±$201) | Lower |
| Wayne Township (Adams County) | 7.4 mi | $2,184 (±$411) | Higher |
| Oliver Township | 7.8 mi | $1,313 (±$474) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester | 7.8 mi | $731 (±$201) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Monroe Township (Adams County), OH ($892), Manchester Township (Adams County), OH ($731), Manchester, OH ($731).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wayne Township (Adams County), OH ($2,184).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Township (Adams County) | $2,184 (±$411) |
| 2 | Winchester Township | $1,676 (±$140) |
| 3 | Tiffin Township (Adams County) | $1,550 (±$222) |
| 4 | Sprigg Township | $1,497 (±$324) |
| 5 | West Union | $1,490 (±$313) |
| 6 | Winchester | $1,441 (±$276) |
| 7 | Bratton Township | $1,437 (±$358) |
| 8 | Scott Township (Adams County) | $1,436 (±$328) |
| 9 | Meigs Township (Adams County) | $1,357 (±$195) |
| 10 | Oliver Township | $1,313 (±$474) |
| 11 | Franklin Township (Adams County) | $1,272 (±$389) |
Showing 11 of 20 places in Adams 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 Union
How much are property taxes in West Union?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in West Union, OH is $1,490 (±$313) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in West Union?
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 Union, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in West Union gone up?
In West Union, the median real estate tax went from $696 in 2015–2019 to $1,490 in 2020–2024 (+114.1%).
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 Union higher than in Adams County?
In West Union, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Adams County ($1,356).
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 Union village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Union village, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Union village, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Union village, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Union 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 Union village, Ohio (place:84294, 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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