How much are property taxes in Marathon Township, MI?
Homeowners in Marathon Township, MI pay a median of $1,883 (±$131) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,985.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,780.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $186,300.
In Marathon Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,525 in 2015–2019 to $1,883 in 2020–2024 (+23.5%).
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
- $1,883 (±$131)
- With a mortgage
- $1,985
- Without a mortgage
- $1,780
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in Marathon Township against Lapeer County, its state and the nation
| Marathon Township | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,883 (±$131) | $2,202 (±$73) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,985 (±$310) | $2,324 (±$74) | $3,152 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,780 (±$169) | $1,980 (±$121) | $2,593 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $186,300 (±$23,469) | $239,000 (±$5,114) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
In Marathon Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Lapeer County ($2,202).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($2,904).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Lapeer County, Marathon Township ranks 14 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 906 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 Marathon Township
The median tax ($1,883) is 1.0% of the median home value ($186,300).
Across Lapeer County the same ratio is 0.9%.
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 Marathon Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,525 (±$117) | $1,883 (±$131) | +23.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $123,500 (±$9,219) | $186,300 (±$23,469) | +50.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,087 (±$94) | $1,242 (±$93) | +14.3% | 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 Marathon Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Township | — | $1,883 (±$131) | — |
| Fostoria | 4.5 mi | $1,404 (±$298) | Lower |
| Deerfield Township (Lapeer County) | 5.5 mi | $1,623 (±$380) | Not measurably different |
| Watertown Township (Tuscola County) | 6.0 mi | $1,489 (±$203) | Lower |
| Forest Township (Genesee County) | 6.6 mi | $2,369 (±$203) | Higher |
| Otisville | 6.7 mi | $2,060 (±$300) | Not measurably different |
| Oregon Township | 7.1 mi | $1,847 (±$161) | Not measurably different |
| Millington Township | 7.5 mi | $1,806 (±$163) | Not measurably different |
| Rich Township | 7.9 mi | $2,454 (±$526) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fostoria, MI ($1,404), Watertown Township (Tuscola County), MI ($1,489).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Forest Township (Genesee County), MI ($2,369), Rich Township, MI ($2,454).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Lapeer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Attica Township | $2,207 (±$303) |
| 9 | Imlay Township | $2,202 (±$180) |
| 10 | Imlay City | $2,186 (±$292) |
| 11 | Elba Township (Lapeer County) | $2,118 (±$263) |
| 12 | Arcadia Township (Lapeer County) | $1,968 (±$216) |
| 13 | Lapeer | $1,934 (±$203) |
| 14 | Marathon Township | $1,883 (±$131) |
| 15 | Oregon Township | $1,847 (±$161) |
| 16 | Burlington Township (Lapeer County) | $1,794 (±$334) |
| 17 | Burnside Township | $1,750 (±$109) |
| 18 | Lapeer Township | $1,657 (±$126) |
| 19 | Deerfield Township (Lapeer County) | $1,623 (±$380) |
| 20 | Mayfield Township (Lapeer County) | $1,495 (±$271) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Lapeer County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Marathon Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Columbiaville, Otter Lake.
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 Marathon Township
How much are property taxes in Marathon Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Marathon Township, MI is $1,883 (±$131) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Marathon Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.0% of the median home value in Marathon Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Marathon Township gone up?
In Marathon Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,525 in 2015–2019 to $1,883 in 2020–2024 (+23.5%).
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 Marathon Township higher than in Lapeer County?
In Marathon Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Lapeer County ($2,202).
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 — Marathon township, Lapeer County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marathon township, Lapeer County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Marathon township, Lapeer County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Marathon township, Lapeer County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Marathon township, Lapeer 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 Marathon township, Lapeer County, Michigan (county subdivision:51420, in state:26 county:087).
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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