Jackson County Property Taxes
Jackson County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$196/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.29%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$182,900
State avg ▲ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,391
$199/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,292
$191/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#61
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jackson County, Michigan
Jackson's taxes slightly above national median
Jackson County's effective tax rate of 1.29% exceeds the national median of 1.10%, placing it around the 58th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $2,353 is 12% below the national median of $2,690, reflecting its below-average home values.
Jackson runs above Michigan's average
At 1.29%, Jackson's effective rate exceeds Michigan's statewide average of 1.17% by 10%. The median tax of $2,353 runs 12% above the state average of $2,102.
Jackson moderately taxed in south-central region
Jackson's 1.29% rate places it between Ionia County (1.17%) and Kalamazoo County (1.49%). The county maintains a moderate tax position among its southern Michigan peers.
A $182,900 home costs $2,353 annually
With a median home value of $182,900 and Jackson's 1.29% effective rate, the typical homeowner pays $2,353 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,391, adding just $38 in additional fees.
Jackson homeowners should review assessments
Many Jackson County properties are assessed above fair market value, presenting opportunities for successful tax appeals. Challenging an inflated assessment could reduce your annual tax burden significantly.
How Jackson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jackson County
1.29%
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.