Property Tax in Lucas County, Ohio
The median real estate tax bill in Lucas County, Ohio is $2,710 per year, and the median home is worth $155,200. Both figures are the US Census Bureau's survey medians for owner-occupied households (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
What the Lucas County numbers mean
A median is the middle household: half of owner-occupied households in Lucas County pay more than $2,710, and half pay less. Your own bill is set by your home's assessed value, the exemptions you qualify for, and the local taxing districts your property sits in — so individual bills vary widely around the median.
Dividing the median tax by the median home value gives a derived effective rate of 1.75% for Lucas County. It is an estimate built from two survey medians, not the county's official rate, but it is a fair way to compare the local tax burden with other counties where home values are very different.
Lucas County by the numbers
| Measure | Lucas County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes paid | $2,710 | $2,712 | $2,969 |
| Median home value | $155,200 | $199,200 | $303,400 |
| Derived effective rate* | 1.75% | 1.36% | 0.98% |
| Median tax per month | $226 | $226 | $247 |
*Estimate derived from Census medians (tax ÷ value), not an official rate.
Lucas County at a glance
- Median tax rank in Ohio: #21 of 88 counties
- Median home value rank in Ohio: #59 of 88
- Population rank in Ohio: #6 of 88 (428,748 residents)
- Population density rank: #5 of 88 (1,262 people per square mile)
- Land area rank in Ohio: #85 of 88 (339 sq mi, 0.8% of the combined county land area)
- Median tax as a monthly figure: $226; per $1,000 of home value: $1.75
How Lucas County compares
Set against its state, Lucas County's median bill of $2,710 is about the same as the Ohio median ($2,712). Against the country as a whole it is about 9% lower than the US median ($2,969). That places the county #21 of 88 Ohio counties ranked by median taxes paid.
Remember what drives the ranking: bills follow home values as much as rates. Lucas County's median home, at $155,200, ranks #59 by value in Ohio, while its derived rate of 1.75% compares with a derived US figure of 0.98%.
Some extra context for Lucas County: the median bill works out to about $226 a month, and the derived rate equals roughly $1,746 of tax per $100,000 of home value. The county is home to 428,748 people — the #6 most populous county in Ohio, spread over 339 square miles, a density of about 1,262 people per square mile. Its median home value, $155,200, ranks #59 among the state's 88 counties with data.
Zooming out: of 3133 counties nationwide with published Census figures, only 572 record a higher median tax bill than Lucas County — it sits in the top 18% nationally. The county holds roughly 3.6% of Ohio's people. Its homes are worth less than the state norm (median $155,200 versus $199,200), and a decade at the derived rate of 1.75% adds up to about 17.46% of the median home's value in tax. The cheapest county in the state, Meigs County, medians $1,117 — $1,593 less than Lucas County per year.
Counties nearest Lucas County in the Ohio ranking
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes County, OH | $2,802 | $251,800 | 1.11% |
| Portage County, OH | $2,728 | $210,500 | 1.30% |
| Wayne County, OH | $2,457 | $204,600 | 1.20% |
| Pickaway County, OH | $2,438 | $235,700 | 1.03% |
How the tax is worked out
Think of the final bill as three ingredients: the assessed value of the property, the exemptions subtracted from it, and the combined rate of every district the property sits in. Lucas County's medians imply a derived rate of 1.75%; applied illustratively, a $400,000 home would owe about $6,984 a year, or around $582 a month spread evenly. Individual properties depart from the illustration in both directions.
Checking your assessment in Lucas County
If your bill looks wrong, work through these steps:
1. Get your property record card from the assessor and check the basics — living area, lot size, bedrooms, condition, and any exemptions you should have.
2. Compare your assessed value with recent sale prices of similar homes in Lucas County.
3. Talk to the assessor's office informally first; clear errors are often fixed without a hearing.
4. If needed, file a formal appeal with the local review board before the deadline on your assessment notice, with your evidence attached.
5. Keep paying the bill as issued while the appeal runs, unless your notice says otherwise — unpaid taxes accrue penalties regardless of an appeal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Lucas County, Ohio?
The median real estate tax paid in Lucas County, Ohio is $2,710 per year, on a median home value of $155,200 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
What is the effective property tax rate in Lucas County, Ohio?
On a derived basis, 1.75%: the county's median tax bill of $2,710 divided by its median home value of $155,200. Because it is calculated from two survey medians, read it as a comparison estimate rather than an official rate.
How does Lucas County compare with the rest of Ohio?
Lucas County ranks #21 of 88 Ohio counties with published data by median taxes paid. Its median bill of $2,710 is about the same as the Ohio median of $2,712.
How are property taxes calculated in Lucas County, Ohio?
Three steps produce the bill: an assessment of market value by the local assessor, a reduction for exemptions you qualify for (a homestead exemption is the common one), and multiplication by the combined rates of the county, municipality, school district and any special districts covering the property. The median result in Lucas County is $2,710 of tax on a $155,200 median home value.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment in Lucas County, Ohio?
Yes. Request your property record card from the Lucas County assessor's office and check it for errors, then compare your assessed value with recent sales of similar homes. If it still looks too high, file a formal appeal with the local review board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on the notice — windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.