Property Tax in Houghton County
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Houghton taxes run above national norms
Houghton County's 1.269% effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.098%, placing it in the 61st percentile. The median property tax of $1,780 runs about 34% below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Michigan's lower home values.
Slightly above Michigan average
At 1.269%, Houghton's effective rate runs 9% above Michigan's state average of 1.166%, ranking it in the upper-middle third of the state's 83 counties. Its median property tax of $1,780 falls below the state median of $2,102.
Middle ground in the UP
Houghton's 1.269% rate sits almost perfectly between Gogebic (1.492%) to the west and Gladwin (1.183%) in the Lower Peninsula. It represents a moderate tax burden for Upper Peninsula residents.
What a typical home costs
On a median home valued at $140,300, Houghton homeowners pay roughly $1,780 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that climbs to about $1,969 annually; without one, it drops to approximately $1,602.
Review and challenge if needed
Houghton County homeowners should compare their assessed values against recent comparable sales in their neighborhoods. If your assessment seems high, file an appeal with the county assessor—many properties are overvalued relative to current market conditions.