How much are property taxes in Forsyth Township, MI?
Homeowners in Forsyth Township, MI pay a median of $1,474 (±$253) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,587.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,405.
That is about 0.9% of the median home value of $168,700.
In Forsyth Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,342 in 2015–2019 to $1,474 in 2020–2024 (+9.8%).
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
- $1,474 (±$253)
- With a mortgage
- $1,587
- Without a mortgage
- $1,405
- Share of median value
- 0.9%
Real estate taxes in Forsyth Township against Marquette County, its state and the nation
| Forsyth Township | Marquette County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,474 (±$253) | $2,109 (±$104) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,587 (±$408) | $2,350 (±$120) | $3,152 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,405 (±$227) | $1,849 (±$115) | $2,593 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $168,700 (±$16,652) | $216,500 (±$5,359) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
In Forsyth Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Marquette County ($2,109).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($2,904).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Marquette County, Forsyth Township ranks 13 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1256 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 Forsyth Township
The median tax ($1,474) is 0.9% of the median home value ($168,700).
Across Marquette 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 Forsyth Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,342 (±$140) | $1,474 (±$253) | +9.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $104,200 (±$23,035) | $168,700 (±$16,652) | +61.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,015 (±$97) | $1,165 (±$111) | +14.8% | 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 Forsyth Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth Township | — | $1,474 (±$253) | — |
| Turin Township | 10 mi | $727 (±$221) | Lower |
| West Branch Township (Marquette County) | 12 mi | $1,620 (±$568) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond Township (Marquette County) | 12 mi | $1,244 (±$156) | Not measurably different |
| Sands Township | 12 mi | $2,338 (±$315) | Higher |
| Ewing Township | 13 mi | $1,426 (±$575) | Not measurably different |
| Wells Township (Marquette County) | 13 mi | $1,059 (±$348) | Not measurably different |
| Tilden Township | 13 mi | $918 (±$428) | Lower |
| West Branch Township (Dickinson County) | 14 mi | $2,462 (±$284) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Turin Township, MI ($727), Tilden Township, MI ($918).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sands Township, MI ($2,338), West Branch Township (Dickinson County), MI ($2,462).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Marquette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Michigamme Township | $2,033 (±$1,097) |
| 8 | Ishpeming | $1,689 (±$151) |
| 9 | Skandia Township | $1,642 (±$189) |
| 10 | West Branch Township (Marquette County) | $1,620 (±$568) |
| 11 | Ishpeming Township | $1,550 (±$237) |
| 12 | Ely Township | $1,496 (±$366) |
| 13 | Forsyth Township | $1,474 (±$253) |
| 14 | Ewing Township | $1,426 (±$575) |
| 15 | Humboldt Township | $1,314 (±$203) |
| 16 | Republic Township | $1,293 (±$251) |
| 17 | Richmond Township (Marquette County) | $1,244 (±$156) |
| 18 | Wells Township (Marquette County) | $1,059 (±$348) |
| 19 | Champion Township | $956 (±$157) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Marquette County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Forsyth Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Gwinn, K. I. Sawyer.
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 Forsyth Township
How much are property taxes in Forsyth Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Forsyth Township, MI is $1,474 (±$253) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Forsyth Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.9% of the median home value in Forsyth Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Forsyth Township gone up?
In Forsyth Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,342 in 2015–2019 to $1,474 in 2020–2024 (+9.8%).
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 Forsyth Township higher than in Marquette County?
In Forsyth Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Marquette County ($2,109).
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 — Forsyth township, Marquette County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forsyth township, Marquette County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forsyth township, Marquette County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forsyth township, Marquette County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forsyth township, Marquette 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 Forsyth township, Marquette County, Michigan (county subdivision:29720, in state:26 county:103).
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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Figures last updated on .
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