Homeowners in Emmet County, Michigan paid a median $2,634 a year in property tax on a median home worth $315,700, an effective rate of about 0.83% (Census 2020–2024).
1.25%Michigan statewide · US 0.94%
How Emmet County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.83% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,252 | $104 |
| $250,000 | $2,086 | $174 |
| $350,000 | $2,920 | $243 |
| $500,000 | $4,172 | $348 |
Cities and towns in Emmet County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petoskey | $3,841 | $364,100 | 1.05% |
| Harbor Springs | $4,469 | $415,700 | 1.08% |
| Alanson | $1,443 | $134,100 | 1.08% |
| Mackinaw City | $2,730 | $224,300 | 1.22% |
| Pellston | $1,538 | $121,000 | 1.27% |
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Related
- Michigan property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Antrim County, MI0.84% effective
- Alcona County, MI0.82% effective
- Montmorency County, MI0.86% effective
- Otsego County, MI0.80% effective
- Kalkaska County, MI0.87% 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 Emmet County, Michigan?
Homeowners in Emmet County, Michigan paid a median $2,634 a year in property tax on a median home worth $315,700, an effective rate of about 0.83% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Emmet County?
About $2,503 a year ($209 a month) at the 0.83% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Emmet County property tax high?
It ranks #5 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 Emmet County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Emmet County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.