How much are property taxes in Grand Haven, MI?
Homeowners in Grand Haven, MI pay a median of $3,401 (±$244) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,508.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,260.
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $250,100.
In Grand Haven, the median real estate tax went from $2,546 in 2015–2019 to $3,401 in 2020–2024 (+33.6%).
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
- $3,401 (±$244)
- With a mortgage
- $3,508
- Without a mortgage
- $3,260
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in Grand Haven against Ottawa County, its state and the nation
| Grand Haven | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,401 (±$244) | $3,313 (±$56) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,508 (±$323) | $3,408 (±$75) | $3,152 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,260 (±$366) | $3,163 (±$88) | $2,593 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $250,100 (±$18,365) | $323,400 (±$4,476) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
In Grand Haven, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Ottawa County ($3,313).
It is also higher than in Michigan ($2,904).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Ottawa County, Grand Haven ranks 10 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 217 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 Grand Haven
The median tax ($3,401) is 1.4% of the median home value ($250,100).
Across Ottawa 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 Grand Haven have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,546 (±$141) | $3,401 (±$244) | +33.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $161,000 (±$8,070) | $250,100 (±$18,365) | +55.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,182 (±$40) | $1,436 (±$125) | +21.5% | 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 Grand Haven
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven | — | $3,401 (±$244) | — |
| Spring Lake Township | 1.2 mi | $3,871 (±$201) | Higher |
| Spring Lake | 1.8 mi | $3,703 (±$232) | Not measurably different |
| Ferrysburg | 2.3 mi | $3,266 (±$317) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Haven Charter Township | 4.2 mi | $3,437 (±$125) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitport | 5.8 mi | $2,947 (±$580) | Not measurably different |
| Crockery Township | 7.0 mi | $3,106 (±$441) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitport Charter Township | 7.8 mi | $2,528 (±$131) | Lower |
| Robinson Township | 7.9 mi | $2,574 (±$209) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fruitport Charter Township, MI ($2,528), Robinson Township, MI ($2,574).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spring Lake Township, MI ($3,871).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Ottawa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Port Sheldon Township | $3,782 (±$261) |
| 5 | Blendon Township | $3,777 (±$283) |
| 6 | Zeeland Charter Township | $3,726 (±$232) |
| 7 | Polkton Charter Township | $3,565 (±$375) |
| 8 | Tallmadge Charter Township | $3,489 (±$341) |
| 9 | Grand Haven Charter Township | $3,437 (±$125) |
| 10 | Grand Haven | $3,401 (±$244) |
| 11 | Allendale Charter Township | $3,400 (±$249) |
| 12 | Ferrysburg | $3,266 (±$317) |
| 13 | Wright Township (Ottawa County) | $3,136 (±$470) |
| 14 | Zeeland | $3,128 (±$340) |
| 15 | Holland | $3,116 (±$201) |
| 16 | Crockery Township | $3,106 (±$441) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Ottawa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Grand Haven
How much are property taxes in Grand Haven?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Grand Haven, MI is $3,401 (±$244) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Grand Haven?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.4% of the median home value in Grand Haven, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Grand Haven gone up?
In Grand Haven, the median real estate tax went from $2,546 in 2015–2019 to $3,401 in 2020–2024 (+33.6%).
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 Grand Haven higher than in Ottawa County?
In Grand Haven, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Ottawa County ($3,313).
It is also higher than in Michigan ($2,904).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Haven city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Haven city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Haven city, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Haven city, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Haven city, 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 Grand Haven city, Michigan (place:33340, 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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