Ingham County Property Taxes
Ingham County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
65.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$291/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.86%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$187,500
State avg ▲ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,567
$297/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,328
$277/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#83
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Ingham County, Michigan
Ingham's tax rate tops national average
At 1.86%, Ingham County's effective property tax rate significantly exceeds the national median of 1.10%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $3,488 is 30% higher than the national median of $2,690, despite a median home value $94,400 below the national average.
Highest taxes among Michigan counties
Ingham ranks as the most heavily taxed county in Michigan, with an effective rate of 1.86% versus the state average of 1.17%. Its median tax bill of $3,488 exceeds Michigan's county average of $2,102 by 66%.
Ingham stands out among central Michigan peers
Ingham's 1.86% rate dramatically outpaces nearby Ionia County at 1.17% and Isabella County at 1.32%. While Kalamazoo County (1.49%) runs higher than the state average, Ingham still taxes homeowners significantly more across the region.
A $187,500 home costs $3,488 annually
With a median home value of $187,500 and the county's 1.86% effective rate, the typical Ingham homeowner pays $3,488 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more at $3,567 due to additional assessment fees.
Many Ingham homeowners could appeal taxes
Research shows that many property assessments in high-tax counties like Ingham exceed true market value, making formal tax appeals a viable option for homeowners. Consulting with a property tax professional could help you identify overassessment and reduce your annual bill.
How Ingham County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ingham County
1.86%
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.