Montcalm County, Michigan Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Michigan. Population: 19,849.
The median annual property tax in Montcalm County is $1,851, which is 12% lower than the Michigan state average and 4% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.08% on a median home value of $172,100. Property taxes represent 2.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,851
-12% vs State
-4% vs US
Median Home Value
$172,100
-6% vs State
-19% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.08%
-8% vs State
+14% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,977
$165/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,703
$142/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 | $1,851 +5.8% | 1.08% |
| 2022 | $1,749 +8.5% | 1.13% |
| 2021 | $1,612 +2.1% | 1.25% |
| 2020 | $1,579 +4.2% | 1.30% |
| 2019 | $1,516 | 1.33% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,892
per year
Monthly Tax
$154
per month
Other Counties in Michigan
Houghton County
Tax: $1,780/yr Rate: 1.27%
Iron County
Tax: $1,459/yr Rate: 1.44%
Emmet County
Tax: $2,492/yr Rate: 0.91%
Iosco County
Tax: $1,304/yr Rate: 1.06%
Wexford County
Tax: $1,868/yr Rate: 1.17%
Antrim County
Tax: $2,033/yr Rate: 0.91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Montcalm County, Michigan? ▼
The median annual property tax in Montcalm County is $1,851 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.08% on a median home value of $172,100.
How does Montcalm County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Montcalm County are 4% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.08% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Montcalm County? ▼
In Montcalm County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,977 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,703. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Montcalm County? ▼
Property taxes in Montcalm County represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $64,892. 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.