How much are property taxes in Big Rapids, MI?
Homeowners in Big Rapids, MI pay a median of $2,466 (±$171) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,489.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,408.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $156,400.
In Big Rapids, the median real estate tax went from $1,853 in 2015–2019 to $2,466 in 2020–2024 (+33.1%).
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
- $2,466 (±$171)
- With a mortgage
- $2,489
- Without a mortgage
- $2,408
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Big Rapids against Mecosta County, its state and the nation
| Big Rapids | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,466 (±$171) | $1,778 (±$79) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,489 (±$209) | $1,917 (±$101) | $3,152 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,408 (±$320) | $1,613 (±$120) | $2,593 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $156,400 (±$10,062) | $178,900 (±$7,731) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
In Big Rapids, the median real estate tax is higher than in Mecosta County ($1,778).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($2,904).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Mecosta County, Big Rapids ranks 1 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 560 of 1,520.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Big Rapids
The median tax ($2,466) is 1.6% of the median home value ($156,400).
Across Mecosta County the same ratio is 1.0%.
Across Michigan it is 1.3%.
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 Big Rapids have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,853 (±$115) | $2,466 (±$171) | +33.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $93,900 (±$5,920) | $156,400 (±$10,062) | +66.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,023 (±$82) | $1,252 (±$135) | +22.4% | 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 Big Rapids
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids | — | $2,466 (±$171) | — |
| Big Rapids Charter Township | 1.7 mi | $2,320 (±$245) | Not measurably different |
| Green Charter Township | 5.1 mi | $1,459 (±$167) | Lower |
| Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | 5.4 mi | $2,025 (±$203) | Lower |
| Mecosta Township | 6.8 mi | $1,464 (±$188) | Lower |
| Grant Township (Mecosta County) | 7.2 mi | $1,686 (±$232) | Lower |
| Norwich Township (Newaygo County) | 7.7 mi | $2,494 (±$212) | Not measurably different |
| Stanwood | 8.4 mi | $1,219 (±$718) | Lower |
| Austin Township (Mecosta County) | 8.8 mi | $1,357 (±$148) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Green Charter Township, MI ($1,459), Colfax Township (Mecosta County), MI ($2,025), Mecosta Township, MI ($1,464).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Mecosta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Rapids | $2,466 (±$171) |
| 2 | Morton Township | $2,407 (±$246) |
| 3 | Big Rapids Charter Township | $2,320 (±$245) |
| 4 | Millbrook Township | $2,171 (±$436) |
| 5 | Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | $2,025 (±$203) |
| 6 | Grant Township (Mecosta County) | $1,686 (±$232) |
| 7 | Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | $1,577 (±$198) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Mecosta 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 Big Rapids
How much are property taxes in Big Rapids?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Big Rapids, MI is $2,466 (±$171) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Big Rapids?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.6% of the median home value in Big Rapids, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Big Rapids gone up?
In Big Rapids, the median real estate tax went from $1,853 in 2015–2019 to $2,466 in 2020–2024 (+33.1%).
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 Big Rapids higher than in Mecosta County?
In Big Rapids, the median real estate tax is higher than in Mecosta County ($1,778).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($2,904).
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 — Big Rapids city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Rapids city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Rapids city, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Rapids city, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Rapids city, Michigan
- 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 Big Rapids city, Michigan (place:08300, in state:26).
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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