How much are property taxes in Lee Township (Midland County), MI?
Homeowners in Lee Township (Midland County), MI pay a median of $2,597 (±$220) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,657.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,482.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $166,500.
In Lee Township (Midland County), the median real estate tax went from $2,320 in 2015–2019 to $2,597 in 2020–2024 (+11.9%).
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
- $2,597 (±$220)
- With a mortgage
- $2,657
- Without a mortgage
- $2,482
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Lee Township (Midland County) against Midland County, its state and the nation
| Lee Township (Midland County) | Midland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,597 (±$220) | $2,875 (±$63) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,657 (±$225) | $2,942 (±$97) | $3,152 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,482 (±$494) | $2,792 (±$96) | $2,593 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $166,500 (±$13,066) | $195,400 (±$5,906) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
In Lee Township (Midland County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Midland County ($2,875).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($2,904).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Midland County, Lee Township (Midland County) ranks 8 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 479 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 Lee Township (Midland County)
The median tax ($2,597) is 1.6% of the median home value ($166,500).
Across Midland County the same ratio is 1.5%.
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 Lee Township (Midland County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,320 (±$177) | $2,597 (±$220) | +11.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $135,400 (±$11,932) | $166,500 (±$13,066) | +23.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,146 (±$131) | $1,399 (±$120) | +22.1% | 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 Lee Township (Midland County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Township (Midland County) | — | $2,597 (±$220) | — |
| Homer Township (Midland County) | 4.6 mi | $2,500 (±$146) | Not measurably different |
| Greendale Township | 5.7 mi | $1,784 (±$308) | Lower |
| Jerome Township | 5.9 mi | $2,878 (±$218) | Not measurably different |
| Sanford | 5.9 mi | $2,640 (±$268) | Not measurably different |
| Porter Township (Midland County) | 6.5 mi | $2,300 (±$252) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Haley Township | 7.7 mi | $2,609 (±$269) | Not measurably different |
| Jasper Township | 8.1 mi | $2,156 (±$274) | Lower |
| Geneva Township (Midland County) | 8.2 mi | $1,972 (±$268) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Greendale Township, MI ($1,784), Jasper Township, MI ($2,156), Geneva Township (Midland County), MI ($1,972).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Midland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hope Township (Midland County) | $3,275 (±$510) |
| 3 | Midland | $3,257 (±$111) |
| 4 | Edenville Township | $3,058 (±$409) |
| 5 | Jerome Township | $2,878 (±$218) |
| 6 | Lincoln Township (Midland County) | $2,724 (±$326) |
| 7 | Mount Haley Township | $2,609 (±$269) |
| 8 | Lee Township (Midland County) | $2,597 (±$220) |
| 9 | Midland Charter Township | $2,528 (±$167) |
| 10 | Homer Township (Midland County) | $2,500 (±$146) |
| 11 | Mills Township (Midland County) | $2,477 (±$323) |
| 12 | Ingersoll Township | $2,402 (±$177) |
| 13 | Porter Township (Midland County) | $2,300 (±$252) |
| 14 | Jasper Township | $2,156 (±$274) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Midland 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 Lee Township (Midland County)
How much are property taxes in Lee Township (Midland County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Lee Township (Midland County), MI is $2,597 (±$220) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Lee Township (Midland County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.6% of the median home value in Lee Township (Midland County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Lee Township (Midland County) gone up?
In Lee Township (Midland County), the median real estate tax went from $2,320 in 2015–2019 to $2,597 in 2020–2024 (+11.9%).
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 Lee Township (Midland County) higher than in Midland County?
In Lee Township (Midland County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Midland County ($2,875).
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 — Lee township, Midland County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lee township, Midland County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lee township, Midland County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lee township, Midland County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lee township, Midland 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 Lee township, Midland County, Michigan (county subdivision:46640, in state:26 county:111).
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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