Homeowners in Clare County, Michigan paid a median $1,489 a year in property tax on a median home worth $133,800, an effective rate of about 1.11% (Census 2020–2024).
1.25%Michigan statewide · US 0.94%
How Clare County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.11% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,669 | $139 |
| $250,000 | $2,782 | $232 |
| $350,000 | $3,895 | $325 |
| $500,000 | $5,564 | $464 |
Cities and towns in Clare County
Buying a home in Clare County? 2026 loan limits
Related
- Michigan property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Kent County, MI1.11% effective
- Newaygo County, MI1.10% effective
- Ionia County, MI1.13% effective
- St. Joseph County, MI1.10% effective
- Delta County, MI1.13% effective
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Michigan
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Detroit pop. 638,530
- Grand Rapids pop. 198,535
- Warren pop. 137,928
- Sterling Heights pop. 133,573
- Ann Arbor pop. 122,036
- Lansing pop. 113,023
- Dearborn pop. 107,423
- Livonia pop. 93,851
- Troy pop. 87,898
- Westland pop. 83,633
- Wayne County pop. 1,772,259
- Oakland County pop. 1,279,825
- Macomb County pop. 879,853
- Kent County pop. 663,150
- Genesee County pop. 403,305
- Washtenaw County pop. 369,822
- Ottawa County pop. 301,203
- Ingham County pop. 283,913
- Kalamazoo County pop. 262,375
- Livingston County pop. 195,833
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Clare County, Michigan?
Homeowners in Clare County, Michigan paid a median $1,489 a year in property tax on a median home worth $133,800, an effective rate of about 1.11% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Clare County?
About $3,339 a year ($278 a month) at the 1.11% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Clare County property tax high?
It ranks #46 lowest of 83 Michigan counties. The state median effective rate is 1.25% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Clare County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Clare County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.