How much are property taxes in Michigan City, IN?
Homeowners in Michigan City, IN pay a median of $1,192 (±$54) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,207.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,176.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $143,100.
In Michigan City, the median real estate tax went from $918 in 2015–2019 to $1,192 in 2020–2024 (+29.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,192 (±$54)
- With a mortgage
- $1,207
- Without a mortgage
- $1,176
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Michigan City against LaPorte County, its state and the nation
| Michigan City | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,192 (±$54) | $1,503 (±$55) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,207 (±$85) | $1,517 (±$71) | $1,698 (±$11) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,176 (±$58) | $1,486 (±$80) | $1,451 (±$14) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $143,100 (±$6,709) | $195,500 (±$5,794) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
In Michigan City, the median real estate tax is lower than in LaPorte County ($1,503).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In LaPorte County, Michigan City ranks 27 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 703 of 1,563.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Michigan City
The median tax ($1,192) is 0.8% of the median home value ($143,100).
Across LaPorte County the same ratio is 0.8%.
Across Indiana it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Michigan City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $918 (±$50) | $1,192 (±$54) | +29.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $89,900 (±$3,251) | $143,100 (±$6,709) | +59.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $925 (±$34) | $1,126 (±$47) | +21.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Michigan City
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | — | $1,192 (±$54) | — |
| Pottawattamie Park | 1.0 mi | $1,929 (±$225) | Higher |
| Trail Creek | 1.0 mi | $1,523 (±$110) | Higher |
| Michigan Township (LaPorte County) | 1.7 mi | $1,297 (±$53) | Higher |
| Long Beach | 2.6 mi | $5,610 (±$504) | Higher |
| Michiana Shores | 4.1 mi | $4,115 (±$485) | Higher |
| Coolspring Township | 4.5 mi | $1,439 (±$90) | Higher |
| Town of Pines | 4.6 mi | $1,131 (±$242) | Not measurably different |
| Michiana | 4.8 mi | $8,417 (±$1,970) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pottawattamie Park, IN ($1,929), Trail Creek, IN ($1,523), Michigan Township (LaPorte County), IN ($1,297).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across LaPorte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Coolspring Township | $1,439 (±$90) |
| 22 | Kingsbury | $1,433 (±$420) |
| 23 | Cass Township (LaPorte County) | $1,420 (±$185) |
| 24 | La Porte | $1,319 (±$86) |
| 25 | Michigan Township (LaPorte County) | $1,297 (±$53) |
| 26 | Dewey Township | $1,210 (±$271) |
| 27 | Michigan City | $1,192 (±$54) |
| 28 | Noble Township (LaPorte County) | $1,185 (±$482) |
| 29 | Kingsford Heights | $1,043 (±$257) |
| 30 | Westville | $986 (±$180) |
| 31 | La Crosse | $962 (±$127) |
| 32 | Union Township (LaPorte County) | $931 (±$248) |
Showing 12 of 32 places in LaPorte County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Michigan City
How much are property taxes in Michigan City?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Michigan City, IN is $1,192 (±$54) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Michigan City?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.8% of the median home value in Michigan City, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Michigan City gone up?
In Michigan City, the median real estate tax went from $918 in 2015–2019 to $1,192 in 2020–2024 (+29.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Michigan City higher than in LaPorte County?
In Michigan City, the median real estate tax is lower than in LaPorte County ($1,503).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Michigan City city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Michigan City city, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Michigan City city, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Michigan City city, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Michigan City city, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Michigan City city, Indiana (place:48798, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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