Homeowners in Iron County, Michigan paid a median $1,467 a year in property tax on a median home worth $109,100, an effective rate of about 1.34% (Census 2020–2024).
1.25%Michigan statewide · US 0.94%
How Iron County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.34% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,017 | $168 |
| $250,000 | $3,362 | $280 |
| $350,000 | $4,706 | $392 |
| $500,000 | $6,723 | $560 |
Cities and towns in Iron County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron River | $1,280 | $85,000 | 1.51% |
| Crystal Falls | $1,418 | $83,300 | 1.70% |
| Caspian | $1,125 | $79,100 | 1.42% |
| Gaastra | $1,111 | $49,200 | 2.26% |
| Amasa | $922 | $85,400 | 1.08% |
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Related
- Michigan property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Isabella County, MI1.34% effective
- Genesee County, MI1.36% effective
- Shiawassee County, MI1.31% effective
- Macomb County, MI1.40% effective
- Eaton County, MI1.41% 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 Iron County, Michigan?
Homeowners in Iron County, Michigan paid a median $1,467 a year in property tax on a median home worth $109,100, an effective rate of about 1.34% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Iron County?
About $4,034 a year ($336 a month) at the 1.34% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Iron County property tax high?
It ranks #71 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 Iron County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Iron County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.