How much are property taxes in Solon Township (Kent County), MI?
Homeowners in Solon Township (Kent County), MI pay a median of $2,609 (±$208) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,983.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,199.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $256,900.
In Solon Township (Kent County), the median real estate tax went from $2,005 in 2015–2019 to $2,609 in 2020–2024 (+30.1%).
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
- $2,609 (±$208)
- With a mortgage
- $2,983
- Without a mortgage
- $2,199
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in Solon Township (Kent County) against Kent County, its state and the nation
| Solon Township (Kent County) | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,609 (±$208) | $3,217 (±$40) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,983 (±$462) | $3,338 (±$49) | $3,152 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,199 (±$298) | $2,992 (±$66) | $2,593 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $256,900 (±$21,720) | $289,900 (±$2,942) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
In Solon Township (Kent County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Kent County ($3,217).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($2,904).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Kent County, Solon Township (Kent County) ranks 27 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 473 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 Solon Township (Kent County)
The median tax ($2,609) is 1.0% of the median home value ($256,900).
Across Kent County the same ratio is 1.1%.
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 Solon Township (Kent County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,005 (±$202) | $2,609 (±$208) | +30.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $161,700 (±$9,460) | $256,900 (±$21,720) | +58.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,308 (±$85) | $1,605 (±$147) | +22.7% | 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 Solon Township (Kent County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solon Township (Kent County) | — | $2,609 (±$208) | — |
| Cedar Springs | 4.1 mi | $3,451 (±$388) | Higher |
| Ensley Township | 5.2 mi | $2,240 (±$260) | Lower |
| Tyrone Township (Kent County) | 5.4 mi | $2,705 (±$218) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Lake | 5.4 mi | $2,344 (±$442) | Not measurably different |
| Algoma Township | 6.4 mi | $3,757 (±$283) | Higher |
| Nelson Township | 6.8 mi | $2,596 (±$233) | Not measurably different |
| Kent City | 7.1 mi | $2,565 (±$369) | Not measurably different |
| Pierson | 7.6 mi | $1,554 (±$422) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ensley Township, MI ($2,240), Pierson, MI ($1,554).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cedar Springs, MI ($3,451), Algoma Township, MI ($3,757).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Sparta Township | $3,062 (±$261) |
| 22 | Wyoming | $2,812 (±$79) |
| 23 | Alpine Township | $2,807 (±$125) |
| 24 | Tyrone Township (Kent County) | $2,705 (±$218) |
| 25 | Walker | $2,698 (±$170) |
| 26 | Lowell | $2,686 (±$305) |
| 27 | Solon Township (Kent County) | $2,609 (±$208) |
| 28 | Nelson Township | $2,596 (±$233) |
| 29 | Spencer Township | $2,521 (±$519) |
| 30 | Grand Rapids | $2,493 (±$56) |
Showing 10 of 30 places in Kent 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 Solon Township (Kent County)
How much are property taxes in Solon Township (Kent County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Solon Township (Kent County), MI is $2,609 (±$208) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Solon Township (Kent County)?
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 Solon Township (Kent County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Solon Township (Kent County) gone up?
In Solon Township (Kent County), the median real estate tax went from $2,005 in 2015–2019 to $2,609 in 2020–2024 (+30.1%).
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 Solon Township (Kent County) higher than in Kent County?
In Solon Township (Kent County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Kent County ($3,217).
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 — Solon township, Kent County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Solon township, Kent County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Solon township, Kent County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Solon township, Kent County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Solon township, Kent 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 Solon township, Kent County, Michigan (county subdivision:74460, in state:26 county:081).
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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Figures last updated on .
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