Ionia County Property Taxes
Ionia County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$184/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.17%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$189,400
State avg ▲ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,288
$191/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,069
$172/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#50
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Ionia County, Michigan
Ionia's taxes slightly exceed national norms
Ionia County's effective tax rate of 1.17% sits just above the national median of 1.10%, placing it around the 55th percentile nationwide. The median property tax of $2,211 runs 18% below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Ionia's lower home values.
Ionia matches Michigan's average tax rate
At 1.167%, Ionia's effective rate is virtually identical to Michigan's statewide average of 1.166%. The county's median tax of $2,211 sits just 5% above Michigan's average of $2,102.
Ionia taxes moderately across central Michigan
Ionia's 1.17% rate falls between lower-taxed Iosco County (1.06%) and higher-taxed Ingham County (1.86%). The county maintains a balanced position among its peers, neither especially aggressive nor particularly lenient on property taxation.
A $189,400 home costs $2,211 annually
With a median home value of $189,400 and Ionia's 1.17% effective rate, the typical homeowner pays $2,211 in annual property taxes. Those with mortgages face an additional $77 due to mortgage-related fees, totaling $2,288.
Ionia homeowners have appeal options
Even in moderately-taxed counties like Ionia, overassessment occurs regularly, offering homeowners opportunities to challenge their valuations. A professional assessment appeal could reduce your annual tax burden if your home is reassessed above its fair market value.
How Ionia County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ionia County
1.17%
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.