Property Tax in Menominee County
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Menominee's rate sits below state average
Menominee County's 1.030% effective tax rate runs below Michigan's 1.166% state average and ranks among the nation's more affordable options. The median annual tax of $1,470 falls nearly 45% short of the national median of $2,690, partly due to the county's lower median home value of $142,700.
Menominee ranks lowest in median tax
With a 1.030% effective rate and just $1,470 in median annual taxes—the lowest in this eight-county sample—Menominee County substantially outpaces Michigan's state average of 1.166% and median tax of $2,102. Residents enjoy the county's lowest absolute tax burden here.
Lowest median tax in the Upper Peninsula
Menominee's $1,470 median tax trails all comparison counties; even with Marquette and Mecosta's lower rates (1.000% and 0.996%), their higher home values push taxes up. Menominee combines a competitive rate with the region's lowest median home value for maximum affordability.
Typical homeowner pays just $1,470
On a median home value of $142,700, Menominee County homeowners pay approximately $1,470 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that obligation rises to $1,721; without, it falls to $1,313.
Low taxes don't mean perfect assessments
Even in Michigan's most affordable counties, property overvaluation occurs, and leaving an inflated assessment unchallenged wastes money annually. Check whether your assessed value reflects current market conditions and file an appeal if your home is overvalued relative to recent comparable sales.