Lorain County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Lorain County, Ohio. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.37%
State Effective Rate
1.36%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$43
Median Home Value (ACS)
$223,200
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$3,055
Owner-Occupied Households
94,405
The typical owner-occupied home in Lorain County is valued at $223,200 with a median real estate tax bill of $3,055 per year — an effective rate of 1.37%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Ohio
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.36%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Lorain County, Ohio, the current county-level estimate is 1.37%, or approximately $5,480 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Lorain County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.37% · vs Ohio: 1.36% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,425 | $285 |
| $400,000 | $5,480 | $457 |
| $500,000 | $6,850 | $571 |
| $750,000 | $10,275 | $856 |
| $1,000,000 | $13,700 | $1,142 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Lorain County1.37%
- Geauga County1.38%
- Wood County1.34%
- Trumbull County1.31%
- Mahoning County1.30%
- Stark County1.29%
- Franklin County1.47%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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