Arenac County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
20.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$140/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.30%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$129,000
State avg $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,780
$148/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,554
$130/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#64
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Arenac County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
1.30%
0.15 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,676
$426 below the state median
State position
#64
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 83 Michigan counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Arenac County, Michigan
Arenac taxes exceed national average
At 1.299%, Arenac's effective tax rate sits roughly 18% above the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the 65th percentile. Despite lower home values, the county's tax burden reflects higher millage rates than most U.S. communities.
Among Michigan's highest-tax counties
Arenac's 1.299% rate exceeds Michigan's 1.166% average by 0.13 percentage points, ranking the county in the upper third statewide. The median tax of $1,676 sits below the state average only because homes are smaller.
Highest rates in the northeast region
Arenac's 1.299% dwarfs Alcona (0.839%), Antrim (0.914%), and Alpena (1.129%), making it the highest-tax county among its northern Michigan peers. Only Baraga County (1.339%) runs higher in the broader area.
What your $129,000 home costs
An Arenac County homeowner with a $129,000 property pays approximately $1,676 annually in taxes. Over 30 years, that's about $50,280—higher per dollar of home value than neighboring counties.
High rates make appeals especially worthwhile
In high-tax counties like Arenac, even a small reduction in assessed value yields meaningful annual savings. Review your assessment today against recent comparable sales; many homeowners find their valuations don't match current market conditions.
How Arenac County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Arenac County
1.30%
Effective rate
Michigan Avg
1.15%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.