Clare County Property Taxes
Clare County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
34% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$116/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.18%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$117,400
State avg ▼ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,494
$125/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,272
$106/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#51
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Clare County, Michigan
Clare County keeps taxes modest nationally
Clare County's effective tax rate of 1.181% ranks well below the national median of 1.73%, offering residents a tax advantage. The county's median property tax of $1,387 runs 48% lower than the nation's $2,690 median.
Right at Michigan's state average
Clare County's 1.181% effective rate nearly matches Michigan's statewide average of 1.166%, making it a typical tax environment for the state. The median tax of $1,387 falls notably below the state median of $2,102, reflecting lower home values.
Lowest taxes among nearby counties
At 1.181%, Clare County offers the lowest effective tax rate in its region—lower than Crawford County (1.093% effective on a higher-value home base) and well below Dickinson County (1.471%). Residents here benefit from both moderate rates and lower property values.
Clare's median tax: just $1,387 annually
On the county median home value of $117,400, owners pay around $1,387 in yearly property taxes. Mortgaged homes average $1,494; those owned outright average $1,272.
Appeal your assessment if it's inflated
Overassessment is common across Michigan, and Clare County homeowners are no exception. If your property's assessed value seems too high relative to recent sales in your area, file an appeal with your assessor to potentially lower your tax obligation.
How Clare County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Clare County
1.18%
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.