How much are property taxes in Buena Vista Charter Township, MI?
Homeowners in Buena Vista Charter Township, MI pay a median of $1,497 (±$238) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,562.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,451.
That is about 2.2% of the median home value of $67,900.
In Buena Vista Charter Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,269 in 2015–2019 to $1,497 in 2020–2024 (+18.0%).
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
- $1,497 (±$238)
- With a mortgage
- $1,562
- Without a mortgage
- $1,451
- Share of median value
- 2.2%
Real estate taxes in Buena Vista Charter Township against Saginaw County, its state and the nation
| Buena Vista Charter Township | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,497 (±$238) | $2,284 (±$52) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,562 (±$348) | $2,397 (±$62) | $3,152 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,451 (±$320) | $2,159 (±$85) | $2,593 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $67,900 (±$10,102) | $152,800 (±$2,921) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
In Buena Vista Charter Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Saginaw County ($2,284).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($2,904).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Saginaw County, Buena Vista Charter Township ranks 29 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1221 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 Buena Vista Charter Township
The median tax ($1,497) is 2.2% of the median home value ($67,900).
Across Saginaw County the same ratio is 1.5%.
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 Buena Vista Charter Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,269 (±$104) | $1,497 (±$238) | +18.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $45,500 (±$5,321) | $67,900 (±$10,102) | +49.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $872 (±$81) | $865 (±$21) | −0.8% | Down 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 Buena Vista Charter Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Charter Township | — | $1,497 (±$238) | — |
| Zilwaukee | 3.8 mi | $2,321 (±$129) | Higher |
| Zilwaukee Township | 3.9 mi | $2,500 (±$494) | Higher |
| Carrollton Township | 4.0 mi | $1,744 (±$168) | Not measurably different |
| Saginaw | 5.1 mi | $1,358 (±$62) | Not measurably different |
| Blumfield Township | 5.2 mi | $2,848 (±$175) | Higher |
| Bridgeport | 5.8 mi | $1,596 (±$169) | Not measurably different |
| Merritt Township | 7.1 mi | $1,888 (±$109) | Higher |
| Kochville Township | 7.2 mi | $2,525 (±$219) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Zilwaukee, MI ($2,321), Zilwaukee Township, MI ($2,500), Blumfield Township, MI ($2,848).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Saginaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Marion Township (Saginaw County) | $2,155 (±$384) |
| 24 | Brady Township (Saginaw County) | $2,083 (±$306) |
| 25 | Spaulding Township | $1,820 (±$285) |
| 26 | Bridgeport Charter Township | $1,763 (±$84) |
| 27 | Carrollton Township | $1,744 (±$168) |
| 28 | Chapin Township | $1,664 (±$364) |
| 29 | Buena Vista Charter Township | $1,497 (±$238) |
| 30 | Saginaw | $1,358 (±$62) |
Showing 8 of 30 places in Saginaw County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Buena Vista Charter Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Buena Vista.
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 Buena Vista Charter Township
How much are property taxes in Buena Vista Charter Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Buena Vista Charter Township, MI is $1,497 (±$238) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Buena Vista Charter Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.2% of the median home value in Buena Vista Charter Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Buena Vista Charter Township gone up?
In Buena Vista Charter Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,269 in 2015–2019 to $1,497 in 2020–2024 (+18.0%).
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 Buena Vista Charter Township higher than in Saginaw County?
In Buena Vista Charter Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Saginaw County ($2,284).
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 — Buena Vista charter township, Saginaw County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buena Vista charter township, Saginaw County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Buena Vista charter township, Saginaw County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Buena Vista charter township, Saginaw County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Buena Vista charter township, Saginaw County, 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 Buena Vista charter township, Saginaw County, Michigan (county subdivision:11560, in state:26 county:145).
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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