St. Clair County, Michigan Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Michigan. Population: 53,655.
The median annual property tax in St. Clair County is $2,493, which is 19% higher than the Michigan state average and 30% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.17% on a median home value of $213,900. Property taxes represent 3.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,493
+19% vs State
+30% vs US
Median Home Value
$213,900
+17% vs State
+1% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.17%
+0% vs State
+23% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,548
$212/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,404
$200/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 | $2,493 +3.8% | 1.17% |
| 2022 | $2,402 +7.7% | 1.22% |
| 2021 | $2,230 +4.3% | 1.31% |
| 2020 | $2,139 +4.5% | 1.32% |
| 2019 | $2,046 | 1.33% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$69,349
per year
Monthly Tax
$208
per month
Other Counties in Michigan
Crawford County
Tax: $1,639/yr Rate: 1.09%
Charlevoix County
Tax: $2,408/yr Rate: 0.99%
Lake County
Tax: $1,413/yr Rate: 1.15%
Alger County
Tax: $1,652/yr Rate: 1.00%
Ionia County
Tax: $2,211/yr Rate: 1.17%
Mackinac County
Tax: $1,719/yr Rate: 1.04%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in St. Clair County, Michigan? ▼
The median annual property tax in St. Clair County is $2,493 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.17% on a median home value of $213,900.
How does St. Clair County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in St. Clair County are 30% 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 St. Clair County? ▼
In St. Clair County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,548 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,404. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in St. Clair County? ▼
Property taxes in St. Clair County represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $69,349. 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.