How much are property taxes in Decatur Township, MI?
Homeowners in Decatur Township, MI pay a median of $2,343 (±$196) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,404.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,083.
That is about 1.5% of the median home value of $158,000.
In Decatur Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,531 in 2015–2019 to $2,343 in 2020–2024 (+53.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,343 (±$196)
- With a mortgage
- $2,404
- Without a mortgage
- $2,083
- Share of median value
- 1.5%
Real estate taxes in Decatur Township against Van Buren County, its state and the nation
| Decatur Township | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,343 (±$196) | $2,536 (±$58) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,404 (±$154) | $2,627 (±$67) | $3,152 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,083 (±$646) | $2,384 (±$106) | $2,593 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $158,000 (±$19,829) | $206,500 (±$6,313) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
In Decatur Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Van Buren County ($2,536).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($2,904).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Van Buren County, Decatur Township ranks 10 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 621 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 Decatur Township
The median tax ($2,343) is 1.5% of the median home value ($158,000).
Across Van Buren 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 Decatur Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,531 (±$197) | $2,343 (±$196) | +53.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $90,000 (±$8,367) | $158,000 (±$19,829) | +75.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,024 (±$106) | $1,239 (±$149) | +21.0% | 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 Decatur Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Township | — | $2,343 (±$196) | — |
| Hamilton Township (Van Buren County) | 5.4 mi | $2,505 (±$450) | Not measurably different |
| Lawton | 5.5 mi | $2,391 (±$228) | Not measurably different |
| Porter Township (Van Buren County) | 5.6 mi | $3,482 (±$323) | Higher |
| Volinia Township | 5.8 mi | $2,327 (±$200) | Not measurably different |
| Paw Paw Township | 6.0 mi | $2,969 (±$294) | Higher |
| Paw Paw | 7.2 mi | $2,820 (±$424) | Higher |
| Marcellus Township | 8.1 mi | $1,880 (±$218) | Lower |
| Marcellus | 8.3 mi | $1,640 (±$277) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marcellus Township, MI ($1,880), Marcellus, MI ($1,640).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Porter Township (Van Buren County), MI ($3,482), Paw Paw Township, MI ($2,969), Paw Paw, MI ($2,820).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Van Buren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Paw Paw Township | $2,969 (±$294) |
| 5 | Antwerp Township | $2,808 (±$149) |
| 6 | Hamilton Township (Van Buren County) | $2,505 (±$450) |
| 7 | Lawrence Township | $2,467 (±$295) |
| 8 | Waverly Township (Van Buren County) | $2,402 (±$240) |
| 9 | Pine Grove Township | $2,359 (±$353) |
| 10 | Decatur Township | $2,343 (±$196) |
| 11 | Keeler Township | $2,317 (±$461) |
| 12 | Geneva Township (Van Buren County) | $2,280 (±$341) |
| 13 | Columbia Township (Van Buren County) | $2,147 (±$363) |
| 14 | Arlington Township | $2,116 (±$255) |
| 15 | Bloomingdale Township | $2,063 (±$260) |
| 16 | South Haven Charter Township | $2,034 (±$388) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Van Buren County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Decatur Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Decatur.
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 Decatur Township
How much are property taxes in Decatur Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Decatur Township, MI is $2,343 (±$196) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Decatur Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.5% of the median home value in Decatur Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Decatur Township gone up?
In Decatur Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,531 in 2015–2019 to $2,343 in 2020–2024 (+53.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Decatur Township higher than in Van Buren County?
In Decatur Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Van Buren County ($2,536).
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 — Decatur township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur township, Van Buren 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 Decatur township, Van Buren County, Michigan (county subdivision:21060, in state:26 county:159).
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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