Eaton County Property Taxes
Eaton County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
39.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$244/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.41%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$206,700
State avg ▲ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,966
$247/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,842
$237/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#71
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Eaton County, Michigan
Eaton County taxes top national average
Eaton County's effective tax rate of 1.415% significantly exceeds the national median of 1.73% when normalized, positioning it as a higher-tax county nationally. The median property tax of $2,924 also surpasses the nation's $2,690 median, reflecting both strong rates and substantial home values.
Well above Michigan's average
Eaton County's 1.415% effective rate ranks notably above Michigan's state average of 1.166%, making it one of the state's highest-tax counties. The median tax of $2,924 substantially exceeds the state median of $2,102.
Among region's highest tax rates
Eaton County's 1.415% ranks second-highest regionally after Dickinson County (1.471%), well above Crawford County (1.093%) and Emmet County (0.905%). Only Clinton County comes close with its 1.251% rate.
Eaton homeowners pay $2,924 yearly
On the county median home value of $206,700, owners pay approximately $2,924 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that amount rises to $2,966; without one, it drops to $2,842.
Appeal assessments in higher-tax counties
Eaton County's elevated tax rate amplifies the impact of any overassessment, making appeals particularly valuable. If your property's assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales, filing an appeal could deliver substantial annual savings.
How Eaton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Eaton County
1.41%
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.