How much are property taxes in Forest Township (Genesee County), MI?
Homeowners in Forest Township (Genesee County), MI pay a median of $2,369 (±$203) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,375.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,359.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $200,900.
In Forest Township (Genesee County), the median real estate tax went from $1,980 in 2015–2019 to $2,369 in 2020–2024 (+19.6%).
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
- $2,369 (±$203)
- With a mortgage
- $2,375
- Without a mortgage
- $2,359
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in Forest Township (Genesee County) against Genesee County, its state and the nation
| Forest Township (Genesee County) | Genesee County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,369 (±$203) | $2,487 (±$37) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,375 (±$272) | $2,776 (±$45) | $3,152 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,359 (±$265) | $2,048 (±$72) | $2,593 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $200,900 (±$15,445) | $182,400 (±$3,111) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
In Forest Township (Genesee County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Genesee County ($2,487).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($2,904).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Genesee County, Forest Township (Genesee County) ranks 21 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 602 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 Forest Township (Genesee County)
The median tax ($2,369) is 1.2% of the median home value ($200,900).
Across Genesee County the same ratio is 1.4%.
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 Forest Township (Genesee County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,980 (±$122) | $2,369 (±$203) | +19.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $138,500 (±$9,462) | $200,900 (±$15,445) | +45.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,231 (±$71) | $1,434 (±$113) | +16.5% | 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 Forest Township (Genesee County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Township (Genesee County) | — | $2,369 (±$203) | — |
| Otter Lake | 4.2 mi | $2,183 (±$513) | Not measurably different |
| Thetford Township | 5.2 mi | $2,141 (±$175) | Not measurably different |
| Richfield Township (Genesee County) | 5.5 mi | $2,625 (±$138) | Higher |
| Millington Township | 5.6 mi | $1,806 (±$163) | Lower |
| Columbiaville | 6.4 mi | $1,847 (±$231) | Lower |
| Marathon Township | 6.6 mi | $1,883 (±$131) | Lower |
| Millington | 6.6 mi | $1,420 (±$184) | Lower |
| Genesee Charter Township | 7.7 mi | $1,803 (±$76) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Millington Township, MI ($1,806), Columbiaville, MI ($1,847), Marathon Township, MI ($1,883).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Richfield Township (Genesee County), MI ($2,625).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Genesee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Montrose | $2,641 (±$153) |
| 16 | Flushing Charter Township | $2,634 (±$152) |
| 17 | Richfield Township (Genesee County) | $2,625 (±$138) |
| 18 | Clio | $2,596 (±$212) |
| 19 | Montrose Charter Township | $2,425 (±$137) |
| 20 | Vienna Charter Township | $2,398 (±$104) |
| 21 | Forest Township (Genesee County) | $2,369 (±$203) |
| 22 | Flint Charter Township | $2,363 (±$134) |
| 23 | Burton | $2,281 (±$124) |
| 24 | Thetford Township | $2,141 (±$175) |
| 25 | Genesee Charter Township | $1,803 (±$76) |
| 26 | Mount Morris Township | $1,726 (±$163) |
| 27 | Mount Morris | $1,223 (±$91) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Genesee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Forest Township (Genesee County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Otisville.
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 Forest Township (Genesee County)
How much are property taxes in Forest Township (Genesee County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Forest Township (Genesee County), MI is $2,369 (±$203) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Forest Township (Genesee County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.2% of the median home value in Forest Township (Genesee County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Forest Township (Genesee County) gone up?
In Forest Township (Genesee County), the median real estate tax went from $1,980 in 2015–2019 to $2,369 in 2020–2024 (+19.6%).
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 Forest Township (Genesee County) higher than in Genesee County?
In Forest Township (Genesee County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Genesee County ($2,487).
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 — Forest township, Genesee County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest township, Genesee County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest township, Genesee County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest township, Genesee County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest township, Genesee 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 Forest township, Genesee County, Michigan (county subdivision:29420, in state:26 county:049).
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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