How much are property taxes in Carleton, MI?
Homeowners in Carleton, MI pay a median of $2,652 (±$456) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,023.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,950.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $207,400.
In Carleton, the median real estate tax went from $1,966 in 2015–2019 to $2,652 in 2020–2024 (+34.9%).
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
- $2,652 (±$456)
- With a mortgage
- $3,023
- Without a mortgage
- $1,950
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in Carleton against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Carleton | Monroe County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,652 (±$456) | $2,648 (±$51) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,023 (±$359) | $2,758 (±$69) | $3,152 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,950 (±$605) | $2,473 (±$74) | $2,593 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $207,400 (±$41,252) | $228,900 (±$4,750) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
In Carleton, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Monroe County ($2,648).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($2,904).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Monroe County, Carleton ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 51 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Carleton
The median tax ($2,652) is 1.3% of the median home value ($207,400).
Across Monroe County the same ratio is 1.2%.
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 Carleton have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,966 (±$216) | $2,652 (±$456) | +34.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $136,400 (±$17,786) | $207,400 (±$41,252) | +52.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,477 (±$186) | $1,526 (±$105) | +3.3% | 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 Carleton
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton | — | $2,652 (±$456) | — |
| Exeter Township | 4.8 mi | $2,577 (±$101) | Not measurably different |
| South Rockwood | 6.1 mi | $2,548 (±$317) | Not measurably different |
| Huron Charter Township | 6.2 mi | $4,299 (±$475) | Higher |
| Sumpter Township | 6.7 mi | $3,225 (±$218) | Higher |
| Flat Rock | 6.8 mi | $5,455 (±$531) | Higher |
| Frenchtown Township | 6.8 mi | $2,644 (±$166) | Not measurably different |
| Maybee | 6.9 mi | $2,531 (±$640) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Charter Township | 7.2 mi | $2,755 (±$287) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Huron Charter Township, MI ($4,299), Sumpter Township, MI ($3,225), Flat Rock, MI ($5,455).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dundee | $3,518 (±$317) |
| 2 | Carleton | $2,652 (±$456) |
| 3 | Estral Beach | $2,558 (±$384) |
| 4 | South Rockwood | $2,548 (±$317) |
| 5 | Maybee | $2,531 (±$640) |
Carleton lies inside Ash Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Carleton
How much are property taxes in Carleton?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Carleton, MI is $2,652 (±$456) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Carleton?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.3% of the median home value in Carleton, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Carleton gone up?
In Carleton, the median real estate tax went from $1,966 in 2015–2019 to $2,652 in 2020–2024 (+34.9%).
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 Carleton higher than in Monroe County?
In Carleton, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Monroe County ($2,648).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Carleton village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carleton village, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Carleton village, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Carleton village, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Carleton village, 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 Carleton village, Michigan (place:13220, 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.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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