Montcalm County Property Taxes
Montcalm County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$154/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.08%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$172,100
State avg ▼ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,977
$165/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,703
$142/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#32
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Montcalm County, Michigan
Montcalm taxes run modestly below national norm
Montcalm's effective tax rate of 1.075% sits about 2% below the national median of 1.099%, placing it in the lower-middle range nationally. The median annual tax of $1,851 is roughly 31% less than the national median of $2,690, reflecting affordable housing and moderate assessment rates.
Below-average taxes for Michigan
At 1.075%, Montcalm's rate underperforms the Michigan average of 1.166% by about 8%, ranking it in the lower half statewide. This advantage makes Montcalm appealing to homeowners seeking tax relief without moving far from urban centers.
Mid-range among northern cohort
Montcalm falls between Missaukee (0.977%) and Muskegon (1.260%) in the regional tax hierarchy, outperforming Newaygo (1.151%) and Oceana (1.143%). The county offers a balanced tax position among its central Michigan peers.
What $172,100 home costs annually
A Montcalm County resident with a median-valued home pays about $1,851 in annual property taxes. With mortgage-related charges factored in, the total reaches approximately $1,977 per year.
Appeal if assessed too high
Montcalm homeowners should verify their assessment matches recent comparable sales in their neighborhood. If you believe your property is overvalued, the county assessor's office accepts appeals during designated windows each year.
How Montcalm County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Montcalm County
1.08%
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.