How much are property taxes in Lamont, MI?
Homeowners in Lamont, MI pay a median of $5,512 (±$1,049) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,580.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,469.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $460,300.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $5,512 (±$1,049)
- With a mortgage
- $5,580
- Without a mortgage
- $5,469
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in Lamont against Ottawa County, its state and the nation
| Lamont | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,512 (±$1,049) | $3,313 (±$56) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,580 (±$1,756) | $3,408 (±$75) | $3,152 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,469 (±$2,691) | $3,163 (±$88) | $2,593 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $460,300 (±$66,717) | $323,400 (±$4,476) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
In Lamont, the median real estate tax is higher than in 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, Lamont ranks 1 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 3 of 80.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Lamont
The median tax ($5,512) is 1.2% of the median home value ($460,300).
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.
Median real estate taxes in places near Lamont
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont | — | $5,512 (±$1,049) | — |
| Allendale | 3.0 mi | $3,271 (±$273) | Lower |
| Coopersville | 3.5 mi | $3,068 (±$410) | Lower |
| Allendale Charter Township | 3.7 mi | $3,400 (±$249) | Lower |
| Polkton Charter Township | 4.8 mi | $3,565 (±$375) | Lower |
| Wright Township (Ottawa County) | 5.1 mi | $3,136 (±$470) | Lower |
| Walker | 7.9 mi | $2,698 (±$170) | Lower |
| Georgetown Charter Township | 8.4 mi | $3,028 (±$134) | Lower |
| Blendon Township | 8.8 mi | $3,777 (±$283) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Allendale, MI ($3,271), Coopersville, MI ($3,068), Allendale Charter Township, MI ($3,400).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamont | $5,512 (±$1,049) |
| 2 | Allendale | $3,271 (±$273) |
| 3 | Beechwood | $3,241 (±$410) |
| 4 | Jenison | $2,509 (±$73) |
Lamont is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Tallmadge Charter Township, whose figures include it.
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 Lamont
How much are property taxes in Lamont?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Lamont, MI is $5,512 (±$1,049) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Lamont?
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 Lamont, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Lamont higher than in Ottawa County?
In Lamont, the median real estate tax is higher than in 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 — Lamont CDP, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lamont CDP, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lamont CDP, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lamont CDP, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lamont CDP, 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 Lamont CDP, Michigan (place:45440, 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.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .