Ionia County, Michigan Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Michigan. Population: 17,762.
The median annual property tax in Ionia County is $2,211, which is 5% higher than the Michigan state average and 15% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.17% on a median home value of $189,400. Property taxes represent 3.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,211
+5% vs State
+15% vs US
Median Home Value
$189,400
+4% vs State
-10% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.17%
+0% vs State
+23% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,288
$191/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,069
$172/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,211 +6.3% | 1.17% |
| 2022 | $2,079 +11.7% | 1.23% |
| 2021 | $1,862 +2.4% | 1.26% |
| 2020 | $1,818 +4.6% | 1.29% |
| 2019 | $1,738 | 1.32% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$73,436
per year
Monthly Tax
$184
per month
Other Counties in Michigan
St. Clair County
Tax: $2,493/yr Rate: 1.17%
Ontonagon County
Tax: $1,244/yr Rate: 1.23%
Baraga County
Tax: $1,666/yr Rate: 1.34%
Hillsdale County
Tax: $1,644/yr Rate: 0.96%
Macomb County
Tax: $3,293/yr Rate: 1.42%
Alger County
Tax: $1,652/yr Rate: 1.00%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Ionia County, Michigan? ▼
The median annual property tax in Ionia County is $2,211 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.17% on a median home value of $189,400.
How does Ionia County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Ionia County are 15% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.17% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Ionia County? ▼
In Ionia County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,288 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,069. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Ionia County? ▼
Property taxes in Ionia County represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $73,436. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.