How much are property taxes in Union Township (Branch County), MI?
Homeowners in Union Township (Branch County), MI pay a median of $1,492 (±$157) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,581.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,416.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $126,400.
In Union Township (Branch County), the median real estate tax went from $1,424 in 2015–2019 to $1,492 in 2020–2024 (+4.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,492 (±$157)
- With a mortgage
- $1,581
- Without a mortgage
- $1,416
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in Union Township (Branch County) against Branch County, its state and the nation
| Union Township (Branch County) | Branch County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,492 (±$157) | $1,879 (±$64) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,581 (±$214) | $1,962 (±$87) | $3,152 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,416 (±$183) | $1,752 (±$107) | $2,593 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $126,400 (±$22,086) | $162,500 (±$4,475) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
In Union Township (Branch County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Branch County ($1,879).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($2,904).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Branch County, Union Township (Branch County) ranks 16 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1231 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 Union Township (Branch County)
The median tax ($1,492) is 1.2% of the median home value ($126,400).
Across Branch County the same ratio is 1.2%.
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 Union Township (Branch County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,424 (±$94) | $1,492 (±$157) | +4.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $89,400 (±$8,659) | $126,400 (±$22,086) | +41.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,032 (±$105) | $1,266 (±$89) | +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 Union Township (Branch County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (Branch County) | — | $1,492 (±$157) | — |
| Sherwood Township | 5.3 mi | $1,856 (±$190) | Higher |
| Girard Township | 5.4 mi | $2,550 (±$340) | Higher |
| Burlington | 5.4 mi | $1,288 (±$393) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington Township (Calhoun County) | 5.6 mi | $1,800 (±$236) | Higher |
| Batavia Township | 6.5 mi | $1,741 (±$305) | Not measurably different |
| Sherwood | 6.6 mi | $1,078 (±$245) | Lower |
| Athens | 7.0 mi | $1,488 (±$231) | Not measurably different |
| Tekonsha | 7.9 mi | $1,386 (±$158) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sherwood, MI ($1,078).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sherwood Township, MI ($1,856), Girard Township, MI ($2,550), Burlington Township (Calhoun County), MI ($1,800).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Branch County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Gilead Township | $1,818 (±$242) |
| 11 | Quincy Township (Branch County) | $1,762 (±$198) |
| 12 | Batavia Township | $1,741 (±$305) |
| 13 | Coldwater Township (Branch County) | $1,639 (±$387) |
| 14 | Matteson Township | $1,614 (±$212) |
| 15 | Bethel Township | $1,500 (±$704) |
| 16 | Union Township (Branch County) | $1,492 (±$157) |
| 17 | Bronson | $1,471 (±$210) |
| 18 | California Township | $1,330 (±$282) |
Showing 9 of 18 places in Branch County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Union Township (Branch County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Union City.
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 Union Township (Branch County)
How much are property taxes in Union Township (Branch County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Union Township (Branch County), MI is $1,492 (±$157) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Union Township (Branch County)?
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 Union Township (Branch County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Union Township (Branch County) gone up?
In Union Township (Branch County), the median real estate tax went from $1,424 in 2015–2019 to $1,492 in 2020–2024 (+4.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Union Township (Branch County) higher than in Branch County?
In Union Township (Branch County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Branch County ($1,879).
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 — Union township, Branch County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Branch County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Branch County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Branch County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Branch 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 Union township, Branch County, Michigan (county subdivision:81280, in state:26 county:023).
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 .
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