How much are property taxes in Leavitt Township, MI?
Homeowners in Leavitt Township, MI pay a median of $1,420 (±$353) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,588.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,274.
That is about 1.5% of the median home value of $92,500.
In Leavitt Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,319 in 2015–2019 to $1,420 in 2020–2024 (+7.7%).
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
- $1,420 (±$353)
- With a mortgage
- $1,588
- Without a mortgage
- $1,274
- Share of median value
- 1.5%
Real estate taxes in Leavitt Township against Oceana County, its state and the nation
| Leavitt Township | Oceana County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,420 (±$353) | $1,914 (±$62) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,588 (±$328) | $2,060 (±$120) | $3,152 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,274 (±$387) | $1,783 (±$73) | $2,593 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $92,500 (±$36,246) | $190,100 (±$13,158) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
In Leavitt Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Oceana County ($1,914).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($2,904).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Oceana County, Leavitt Township ranks 15 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1328 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 Leavitt Township
The median tax ($1,420) is 1.5% of the median home value ($92,500).
Across Oceana 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 Leavitt Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,319 (±$159) | $1,420 (±$353) | +7.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $82,600 (±$8,408) | $92,500 (±$36,246) | +12.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $980 (±$41) | $1,201 (±$151) | +22.6% | 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 Leavitt Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Township | — | $1,420 (±$353) | — |
| Elbridge Township | 5.3 mi | $1,356 (±$133) | Not measurably different |
| Colfax Township (Oceana County) | 5.7 mi | $1,463 (±$224) | Not measurably different |
| Newfield Township | 6.0 mi | $1,899 (±$144) | Higher |
| Beaver Township (Newaygo County) | 6.6 mi | $1,486 (±$213) | Not measurably different |
| Crystal Township (Oceana County) | 8.2 mi | $1,424 (±$323) | Not measurably different |
| Ferry Township | 8.5 mi | $1,352 (±$102) | Not measurably different |
| Troy Township | 8.7 mi | $957 (±$276) | Lower |
| Hesperia | 8.9 mi | $1,890 (±$251) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Troy Township, MI ($957).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newfield Township, MI ($1,899), Hesperia, MI ($1,890).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Oceana County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Greenwood Township (Oceana County) | $1,890 (±$342) |
| 10 | Shelby Township | $1,832 (±$161) |
| 11 | Otto Township | $1,582 (±$257) |
| 12 | Grant Township (Oceana County) | $1,576 (±$218) |
| 13 | Colfax Township (Oceana County) | $1,463 (±$224) |
| 14 | Crystal Township (Oceana County) | $1,424 (±$323) |
| 15 | Leavitt Township | $1,420 (±$353) |
| 16 | Elbridge Township | $1,356 (±$133) |
| 17 | Ferry Township | $1,352 (±$102) |
Showing 9 of 17 places in Oceana County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Leavitt Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Walkerville.
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 Leavitt Township
How much are property taxes in Leavitt Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Leavitt Township, MI is $1,420 (±$353) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Leavitt Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.5% of the median home value in Leavitt Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Leavitt Township gone up?
In Leavitt Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,319 in 2015–2019 to $1,420 in 2020–2024 (+7.7%).
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 Leavitt Township higher than in Oceana County?
In Leavitt Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Oceana County ($1,914).
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 — Leavitt township, Oceana County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leavitt township, Oceana County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Leavitt township, Oceana County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Leavitt township, Oceana County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Leavitt township, Oceana 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 Leavitt township, Oceana County, Michigan (county subdivision:46560, in state:26 county:127).
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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