How much are property taxes in Denton Township, MI?
Homeowners in Denton Township, MI pay a median of $1,668 (±$296) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,813.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,521.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $163,200.
In Denton Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,405 in 2015–2019 to $1,668 in 2020–2024 (+18.7%).
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
- $1,668 (±$296)
- With a mortgage
- $1,813
- Without a mortgage
- $1,521
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in Denton Township against Roscommon County, its state and the nation
| Denton Township | Roscommon County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,668 (±$296) | $1,604 (±$97) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,813 (±$310) | $1,732 (±$156) | $3,152 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,521 (±$425) | $1,507 (±$122) | $2,593 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $163,200 (±$12,603) | $158,700 (±$7,566) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
In Denton Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Roscommon County ($1,604).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($2,904).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Roscommon County, Denton Township ranks 4 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1093 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 Denton Township
The median tax ($1,668) is 1.0% of the median home value ($163,200).
Across Roscommon 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 Denton Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,405 (±$92) | $1,668 (±$296) | +18.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $121,500 (±$11,826) | $163,200 (±$12,603) | +34.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $951 (±$47) | $1,146 (±$115) | +20.5% | 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 Denton Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Township | — | $1,668 (±$296) | — |
| Houghton Lake | 4.0 mi | $1,306 (±$144) | Lower |
| Roscommon Township | 5.4 mi | $1,315 (±$141) | Lower |
| Markey Township | 6.6 mi | $1,399 (±$94) | Not measurably different |
| Backus Township | 6.8 mi | $1,513 (±$459) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Township (Roscommon County) | 9.0 mi | $2,429 (±$181) | Higher |
| Higgins Township | 11 mi | $1,442 (±$252) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Clare County) | 11 mi | $1,564 (±$259) | Not measurably different |
| Richfield Township (Roscommon County) | 12 mi | $1,215 (±$155) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Houghton Lake, MI ($1,306), Roscommon Township, MI ($1,315), Richfield Township (Roscommon County), MI ($1,215).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Township (Roscommon County), MI ($2,429).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Roscommon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerrish Township | $2,513 (±$403) |
| 2 | Lake Township (Roscommon County) | $2,429 (±$181) |
| 3 | Lyon Township | $1,965 (±$299) |
| 4 | Denton Township | $1,668 (±$296) |
| 5 | Backus Township | $1,513 (±$459) |
| 6 | Nester Township | $1,461 (±$340) |
| 7 | Higgins Township | $1,442 (±$252) |
| 8 | Markey Township | $1,399 (±$94) |
| 9 | Roscommon Township | $1,315 (±$141) |
| 10 | Richfield Township (Roscommon County) | $1,215 (±$155) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Roscommon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Denton Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Prudenville.
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 Denton Township
How much are property taxes in Denton Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Denton Township, MI is $1,668 (±$296) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Denton Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.0% of the median home value in Denton Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Denton Township gone up?
In Denton Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,405 in 2015–2019 to $1,668 in 2020–2024 (+18.7%).
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 Denton Township higher than in Roscommon County?
In Denton Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Roscommon County ($1,604).
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 — Denton township, Roscommon County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denton township, Roscommon County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Denton township, Roscommon County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Denton township, Roscommon County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Denton township, Roscommon 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 Denton township, Roscommon County, Michigan (county subdivision:21640, in state:26 county:143).
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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