Lowest Property Taxes in West Michigan, by City and Township

2025 certified tax year · 279 municipalities · data as of August 2, 2026

By Jon Hazeltine, Broker — Grand Rapids Real Estate Co.·License #6502432782·Rates from the 2025 levy; page data as of August 2, 2026

Two different numbers get called “the property tax rate here,” and buyers are usually quoted the wrong one. What the current owner pays is held down by a cap that disappears when the house changes hands. What you will pay is set by the certified millage where the house sits — and that runs from 1.11% of the purchase price in Aetna Township to 2.42% in Montague. On a $316,000 home that is $3,512 a year against $7,658. Both numbers are below, side by side, for all 279 West Michigan cities and townships.

Lowest rate a buyer pays
1.11%
Aetna Township · Mecosta County
Regional median
1.48%
$4,673 on a $316,000 home
Typical buyer-to-owner gap
1.40×
what current owners pay, 251 places
Towns with more than one rate
199
of 279, split by school district

Your bill will not be the seller’s bill

A Michigan tax bill is millage × taxable value ÷ 1,000, and taxable value is not market value. While one owner holds a home, Proposal A caps annual growth in taxable value at the lesser of 5% or the inflation rate multiplier, so a long-held house drifts far below what it would sell for. That cap is released on transfer: the year after you buy, the property uncaps and taxable value resets to State Equalized Value, which is 50% of true cash value. The assessor sets that from a mass-appraisal study of comparable sales, not from your purchase price — setting an individual assessment off its own sale price is unlawful in Michigan — so it is usually close to half of what you paid without being derived from it. The listing sheet’s tax figure describes the seller. Budget from the rate, not from their bill.

Every West Michigan city and township, lowest rate first

Ranked by certified 2025 homestead millage. Where a municipality spans more than one school district it levies a different total in each, so the band and every district’s own rate are shown rather than one averaged-away number. The rate a buyer pays is the millage divided by 2,000, because taxable value uncaps to half of market value.

  1. #1

    Aetna Township

    Mecosta County1.11%
    Certified millage
    22.2286
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,512/yr
    On the local median sale ($276,000)
    $3,068/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.88%(1.27× lower for them)
  2. #2

    Grant Township

    Mecosta County1.03%–1.22%
    Certified millage
    20.5061–24.3974
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,543/yr
    On the local median sale ($307,500)
    $3,448/yr
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Evart Public Schools 1.03% · Reed City Public Scho 1.09% · Chippewa Hills School 1.15% · Big Rapids Public Scho 1.22%

  3. #3

    Austin Township

    Mecosta County1.11%–1.15%
    Certified millage
    22.2488–23.0847
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,581/yr
    On the local median sale ($308,500)
    $3,496/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.78%(1.44× lower for them)

    By school district: Morley Stanwood Co 1.11% · Chippewa Hills School 1.15%

  4. #4

    Winfield Township

    Montcalm County1.07%–1.35%
    Certified millage
    21.3078–26.9256
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,615/yr
    On the local median sale ($385,000)
    $4,404/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.06%(1.08× lower for them)

    By school district: Morley Stanwood Co 1.07% · Tri County Area Scho 1.14% · Lakeview Community S 1.35%

  5. #5

    Baltimore Township

    Barry County1.05%–1.20%
    Certified millage
    21.0423–24.0794
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,622/yr
    On the local median sale ($300,000)
    $3,439/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.77%(1.49× lower for them)

    By school district: Delton Kellogg Scho 1.05% · Hastings Area School 1.15% · Maple Valley School D 1.20%

  6. #6

    Sheridan Township

    Mecosta County1.15%
    Certified millage
    23.0569
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,643/yr
    On the local median sale ($280,000)
    $3,228/yr
    What current owners pay
  7. #7

    Green Township

    Mecosta County1.09%–1.22%
    Certified millage
    21.7433–24.3846
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,644/yr
    On the local median sale ($255,950)
    $2,952/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.99%(1.17× lower for them)

    By school district: Reed City Public Scho 1.09% · Big Rapids Public Scho 1.22%

  8. #8

    Colfax Township

    Mecosta County1.11%–1.22%
    Certified millage
    22.2438–24.3851
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,647/yr
    On the local median sale ($282,500)
    $3,260/yr
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Morley Stanwood Co 1.11% · Chippewa Hills School 1.15% · Big Rapids Public Scho 1.22%

  9. #9

    Pierson Township

    Montcalm County1.15%
    Certified millage
    23.0974
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,649/yr
    On the local median sale ($383,900)
    $4,434/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.81%(1.43× lower for them)
  10. #10

    Bloomer Township

    Montcalm County1.17%
    Certified millage
    23.4176
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,700/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.82%(1.43× lower for them)
  11. #11

    Mecosta Township

    Mecosta County1.17%
    Certified millage
    23.4921
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,712/yr
    On the local median sale ($308,500)
    $3,624/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.85%(1.39× lower for them)
  12. #12

    Deerfield Township

    Mecosta County1.11%–1.24%
    Certified millage
    22.2425–24.8469
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,720/yr
    On the local median sale ($263,000)
    $3,096/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.81%(1.45× lower for them)

    By school district: Morley Stanwood Co 1.11% · Morley Stanwood Co 1.24%

  13. #13

    Reynolds Township

    Montcalm County1.19%
    Certified millage
    23.7283
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,749/yr
    On the local median sale ($264,000)
    $3,132/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.98%(1.21× lower for them)
  14. #14

    Martiny Township

    Mecosta County1.15%–1.22%
    Certified millage
    23.0797–24.3851
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,750/yr
    On the local median sale ($258,205)
    $3,064/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.71%(1.67× lower for them)

    By school district: Chippewa Hills School 1.15% · Big Rapids Public Scho 1.22%

  15. #15

    Hope Township

    Barry County1.14%–1.24%
    Certified millage
    22.8407–24.7251
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,758/yr
    On the local median sale ($350,000)
    $4,162/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.85%(1.39× lower for them)

    By school district: Delton Kellogg Scho 1.14% · Hastings Area School 1.24%

  16. #16

    Bushnell Township

    Montcalm County1.09%–1.26%
    Certified millage
    21.8159–25.1059
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,763/yr
    On the local median sale ($232,450)
    $2,768/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.92%(1.29× lower for them)

    By school district: Carson City Crystal (P 1.09% · Carson City Crystal A 1.19% · Central Montcalm Pu 1.26%

  17. #17

    Ensley Township

    Newaygo County1.17%–1.45%
    Certified millage
    23.3102–28.9275
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,774/yr
    On the local median sale ($420,000)
    $5,016/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.95%(1.26× lower for them)

    By school district: Grant Public School D 1.17% · TR-Grant Fr Tricounty 1.17% · Tri County Area Scho 1.22% · Cedar Springs Public 1.45%

  18. #18

    Branch Township

    Mason County1.20%–1.21%
    Certified millage
    24.0654–24.2442
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,816/yr
    On the local median sale ($242,000)
    $2,923/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.92%(1.31× lower for them)

    By school district: Mason County Easter 1.20% · Mason County Centra 1.21%

  19. #19

    Summit Township

    Mason County1.06%–1.28%
    Certified millage
    21.1793–25.6283
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,828/yr
    On the local median sale ($781,000)
    $9,462/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.09%(1.11× lower for them)

    By school district: Pentwater Public Sch 1.06% · Pentwater Public Sch 1.21% · Ludington Area Schoo 1.28%

  20. #20

    Orange Township

    Ionia County0.99%–1.53%
    Certified millage
    19.8628–30.5269
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,840/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.92%(1.32× lower for them)

    By school district: Berlin Twp School Dis 0.99% · Lakewood Public Scho 1.07% · Portland Public Scho 1.36% · Ionia Public Schools 1.53%

  21. #21

    Home Township

    Newaygo County1.22%
    Certified millage
    24.3134
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,842/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.93%(1.31× lower for them)
  22. #22

    Riverton Township

    Mason County1.06%–1.28%
    Certified millage
    21.1853–25.6343
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,847/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.80%(1.52× lower for them)

    By school district: Pentwater Public Sch 1.06% · Pentwater Public Sch 1.21% · Mason County Centra 1.22% · Ludington Area Schoo 1.28%

  23. #23

    Victory Township

    Mason County1.22%
    Certified millage
    24.3740
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,851/yr
    On the local median sale ($308,750)
    $3,763/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.86%(1.43× lower for them)
  24. #24

    Odessa Township

    Ionia County1.23%
    Certified millage
    24.6195
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,890/yr
    On the local median sale ($219,900)
    $2,707/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.28%(0.96× lower for them)
  25. #25

    Ronald Township

    Ionia County1.10%–1.52%
    Certified millage
    22.0124–30.3801
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,896/yr
    On the local median sale ($270,000)
    $3,329/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.93%(1.33× lower for them)

    By school district: Carson City Crystal (P 1.10% · Carson City Crystal A 1.20% · Central Montcalm Pu 1.27% · Ionia Public Schools 1.52%

  26. #26

    Evergreen Township

    Montcalm County1.20%–1.27%
    Certified millage
    24.0176–25.3076
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,897/yr
    On the local median sale ($250,000)
    $3,083/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.03%(1.20× lower for them)

    By school district: Carson City Crystal A 1.20% · Central Montcalm Pu 1.27%

  27. #27

    Port Sheldon Township

    Ottawa County1.10%–1.38%
    Certified millage
    21.9358–27.5349
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,908/yr
    On the local median sale ($659,000)
    $8,150/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.96%(1.28× lower for them)

    By school district: Grand Haven City Sch 1.10% · West Ottawa Public S 1.38%

  28. #28

    Chippewa Township

    Mecosta County1.17%–1.30%
    Certified millage
    23.4792–26.0651
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,914/yr
    On the local median sale ($296,500)
    $3,672/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.14%(1.09× lower for them)

    By school district: Evart Public Schools 1.17% · Chippewa Hills School 1.30%

  29. #29

    Hastings Township

    Barry County1.21%–1.27%
    Certified millage
    24.1960–25.3487
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,914/yr
    On the local median sale ($290,000)
    $3,592/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.86%(1.45× lower for them)

    By school district: Hastings Area School 1.21% · Maple Valley School D 1.27%

  30. #30

    Carlton Township

    Barry County1.15%–1.63%
    Certified millage
    23.0863–32.5216
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,918/yr
    On the local median sale ($351,250)
    $4,355/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.89%(1.40× lower for them)

    By school district: Lakewood Public Scho 1.15% · Hastings Area School 1.24% · Thornapple Kellogg S 1.63%

  31. #31

    Sidney Township

    Montcalm County1.23%–1.27%
    Certified millage
    24.5877–25.3066
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,942/yr
    On the local median sale ($240,000)
    $2,994/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.05%(1.19× lower for them)

    By school district: Greenville Public Sch 1.23% · Central Montcalm Pu 1.27%

  32. #32

    Solon Township

    Kent County0.99%–1.47%
    Certified millage
    19.8829–29.4843
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,953/yr
    On the local median sale ($355,000)
    $4,441/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.07%(1.17× lower for them)

    By school district: Grant Public School D 0.99% · Tri County Area Scho 1.14% · Cedar Springs Public 1.36% · Kent City Community S 1.47%

  33. #33

    Sheridan Township

    Mason County1.25%
    Certified millage
    25.0263
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,954/yr
    On the local median sale ($207,750)
    $2,600/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.81%(1.54× lower for them)
  34. #34

    Logan Township

    Mason County0.82%–1.31%
    Certified millage
    16.3613–26.2651
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,963/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.01%(1.24× lower for them)

    By school district: TR-64090 0.82% · Mason County Centra 1.25% · Walkerville Rural Co 1.31%

  35. #35

    Eden Township

    Mason County1.25%–1.26%
    Certified millage
    25.0280–25.2068
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,969/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.08%(1.16× lower for them)

    By school district: Mason County Easter 1.25% · Mason County Centra 1.26%

  36. #36

    Berlin Township

    Ionia County0.99%–1.53%
    Certified millage
    19.8531–30.5172
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,969/yr
    On the local median sale ($359,900)
    $4,520/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.01%(1.24× lower for them)

    By school district: Berlin Twp School Dis 0.99% · Lakewood Public Scho 1.07% · Saranac Community S 1.44% · Ionia Public Schools 1.53%

  37. #37

    Sherman Township

    Mason County1.16%–1.27%
    Certified millage
    23.1647–25.3147
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,971/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Mason County Easter 1.16% · Mason County Easter 1.26% · Mason County Centra 1.27%

  38. #38

    Ionia Township

    Ionia County0.99%–1.52%
    Certified millage
    19.8339–30.4980
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,976/yr
    On the local median sale ($278,000)
    $3,498/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.26%(1.00× lower for them)

    By school district: Ionia Twp School Dist 0.99% · Ionia Public Schools 1.52%

  39. #39

    Hamlin Township

    Mason County1.26%
    Certified millage
    25.1769
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,978/yr
    On the local median sale ($420,000)
    $5,287/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.09%(1.16× lower for them)
  40. #40

    Grant Township

    Mason County1.26%–1.29%
    Certified millage
    25.1146–25.8611
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $3,996/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Mason County Easter 1.26% · Mason County Centra 1.26% · Manistee Area Public 1.29%

  41. #41

    Grand Haven Township

    Ottawa County1.27%
    Certified millage
    25.3377
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,003/yr
    On the local median sale ($450,000)
    $5,701/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.02%(1.25× lower for them)
  42. #42

    Custer Township

    Mason County1.26%–1.27%
    Certified millage
    25.2551–25.4339
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,004/yr
    On the local median sale ($249,900)
    $3,167/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.19%(1.07× lower for them)

    By school district: Mason County Easter 1.26% · Mason County Centra 1.27%

  43. #43

    North Plains Township

    Ionia County1.13%–1.55%
    Certified millage
    22.6120–30.9797
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,008/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.94%(1.35× lower for them)

    By school district: Carson City Crystal (P 1.13% · Carson City Crystal A 1.23% · Pewamo Westphalia C 1.31% · Ionia Public Schools 1.55%

  44. #44

    Castleton Township

    Barry County1.18%–1.33%
    Certified millage
    23.6866–26.5492
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,013/yr
    On the local median sale ($189,500)
    $2,406/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.54%(0.82× lower for them)

    By school district: Lakewood Public Scho 1.18% · Hastings Area School 1.27% · Maple Valley School D 1.33%

  45. #45

    Pentwater Township

    Oceana County1.27%
    Certified millage
    25.4146
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,016/yr
    On the local median sale ($439,500)
    $5,585/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.12%(1.13× lower for them)
  46. #46

    Freesoil Township

    Mason County1.28%–1.28%
    Certified millage
    25.5093–25.6881
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,045/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.79%(1.62× lower for them)

    By school district: Mason County Easter 1.28% · Mason County Centra 1.28%

  47. #47

    Fairplains Township

    Montcalm County1.11%–1.37%
    Certified millage
    22.1558–27.4094
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,051/yr
    On the local median sale ($290,000)
    $3,717/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.23%(1.04× lower for them)

    By school district: TR-Greenville/Belding 1.11% · Greenville Public Sch 1.26% · Central Montcalm Pu 1.30% · Belding Area School D 1.37%

  48. #48

    Douglass Township

    Montcalm County1.26%–1.37%
    Certified millage
    25.1411–27.4195
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,081/yr
    On the local median sale ($269,500)
    $3,481/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.15%(1.12× lower for them)

    By school district: Central Montcalm Pu 1.26% · Montabella Comm Sch 1.29% · Lakeview Community S 1.37%

  49. #49

    Troy Township

    Newaygo County1.29%
    Certified millage
    25.8369
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,082/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.98%(1.32× lower for them)
  50. #50

    Morton Township

    Mecosta County1.29%
    Certified millage
    25.8526
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,085/yr
    On the local median sale ($349,450)
    $4,517/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.01%(1.27× lower for them)
  51. #51

    Croton Township

    Newaygo County1.27%–1.31%
    Certified millage
    25.4831–26.2942
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,090/yr
    On the local median sale ($375,000)
    $4,854/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.05%(1.23× lower for them)

    By school district: Tri County Area Scho 1.27% · Newaygo Public Scho 1.31%

  52. #52

    Woodland Township

    Barry County1.26%–1.34%
    Certified millage
    25.1713–26.8812
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,112/yr
    On the local median sale ($295,000)
    $3,839/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.01%(1.29× lower for them)

    By school district: Lakewood Public Scho 1.26% · Hastings Area School 1.34%

  53. #53

    Hinton Township

    Mecosta County1.16%–1.44%
    Certified millage
    23.2360–28.8538
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,115/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.95%(1.37× lower for them)

    By school district: Morley Stanwood Co 1.16% · Lakeview Community S 1.44%

  54. #54

    Meade Township

    Mason County1.30%–1.31%
    Certified millage
    25.9887–26.1352
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,118/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.70%(1.87× lower for them)

    By school district: Mason County Easter 1.30% · Kaleva Norman Dickso 1.31%

  55. #55

    Sebewa Township

    Ionia County1.16%–1.45%
    Certified millage
    23.2751–29.0938
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,137/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.26%(1.04× lower for them)

    By school district: Lakewood Public Scho 1.16% · Portland Public Scho 1.45%

  56. #56

    Montcalm Township

    Montcalm County1.27%–1.39%
    Certified millage
    25.4845–27.8634
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,140/yr
    On the local median sale ($297,950)
    $3,904/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.12%(1.17× lower for them)

    By school district: Greenville Public Sch 1.27% · Central Montcalm Pu 1.31% · Lakeview Community S 1.39%

  57. #57

    Boston Township

    Ionia County1.11%–1.49%
    Certified millage
    22.1166–29.8600
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,144/yr
    On the local median sale ($352,500)
    $4,622/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.13%(1.16× lower for them)

    By school district: Lakewood Public Scho 1.11% · TR-Saranac To Lakewo 1.14% · Saranac Community S 1.48% · Lowell Area School Di 1.49%

  58. #58

    Hersey Township

    Osceola County1.28%–1.35%
    Certified millage
    25.6746–26.9246
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,155/yr
    On the local median sale ($207,000)
    $2,722/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.01%(1.31× lower for them)

    By school district: Evart Public Schools 1.28% · Reed City Public Scho 1.35%

  59. #59

    Crystal Township

    Montcalm County1.32%–1.38%
    Certified millage
    26.3395–27.6295
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,171/yr
    On the local median sale ($166,000)
    $2,191/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.99%(1.34× lower for them)

    By school district: Carson City Crystal A 1.32% · Ithaca Public Schools 1.32% · Central Montcalm Pu 1.38%

  60. #60

    Big Rapids Township

    Mecosta County1.27%–1.38%
    Certified millage
    25.4489–27.5902
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,190/yr
    On the local median sale ($396,000)
    $5,251/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.05%(1.26× lower for them)

    By school district: Morley Stanwood Co 1.27% · Big Rapids Public Scho 1.38%

  61. #61

    Nelson Township

    Kent County1.21%–1.44%
    Certified millage
    24.2886–28.7877
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,193/yr
    On the local median sale ($355,000)
    $4,711/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.10%(1.21× lower for them)

    By school district: Tri County Area Scho 1.21% · Cedar Springs Public 1.44%

  62. #62

    Assyria Township

    Barry County1.14%–1.81%
    Certified millage
    22.7864–36.2296
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,193/yr
    On the local median sale ($265,000)
    $3,517/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.10%(1.21× lower for them)

    By school district: Hastings Area School 1.14% · Maple Valley School D 1.20% · Bellevue Comm Sch Di 1.46% · Pennfield School Dist 1.81%

  63. #63

    Amber Township

    Mason County1.30%–1.36%
    Certified millage
    25.9562–27.1352
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,194/yr
    On the local median sale ($414,900)
    $5,507/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.08%(1.23× lower for them)

    By school district: Mason County Centra 1.30% · Ludington Area Schoo 1.36%

  64. #64

    Chase Township

    Lake County1.33%
    Certified millage
    26.6740
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,214/yr
    On the local median sale ($202,450)
    $2,700/yr
    What current owners pay
  65. #65

    Barton Township

    Newaygo County1.25%–1.47%
    Certified millage
    25.0796–29.3393
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,218/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.77%(1.72× lower for them)

    By school district: Big Jackson School Di 1.25% · Reed City Public Scho 1.33% · Big Rapids Public Scho 1.47%

  66. #66

    Benona Township

    Oceana County1.34%
    Certified millage
    26.7654
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,229/yr
    On the local median sale ($450,000)
    $6,022/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.95%(1.41× lower for them)
  67. #67

    Orleans Township

    Ionia County0.99%–1.52%
    Certified millage
    19.7957–30.4598
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,234/yr
    On the local median sale ($237,512)
    $3,182/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.10%(1.22× lower for them)

    By school district: Easton Twp School Di 0.99% · Belding Area School D 1.34% · Ionia Public Schools 1.52%

  68. #68

    Goodwell Township

    Newaygo County1.23%–1.66%
    Certified millage
    24.6647–33.2284
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,235/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.99%(1.35× lower for them)

    By school district: Morley Stanwood Co 1.23% · Big Rapids Public Scho 1.34% · White Cloud Public Sc 1.66%

  69. #69

    Johnstown Township

    Barry County1.20%–1.97%
    Certified millage
    24.0813–39.4089
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,236/yr
    On the local median sale ($300,000)
    $4,022/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.99%(1.36× lower for them)

    By school district: Delton Kellogg Scho 1.20% · Hastings Area School 1.30% · TR-Pennfield/Fr Hasting 1.34% · Gull Lake Community S 1.65% · Pennfield School Dist 1.97%

  70. #70

    Easton Township

    Ionia County0.99%–1.53%
    Certified millage
    19.8362–30.5003
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,240/yr
    On the local median sale ($229,000)
    $3,073/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.16%(1.16× lower for them)

    By school district: Easton Twp School Di 0.99% · Ionia Twp School Dist 0.99% · Belding Area School D 1.34% · Saranac Community S 1.44% · Ionia Public Schools 1.53%

  71. #71

    Ferris Township

    Montcalm County1.22%–1.53%
    Certified millage
    24.4580–30.5080
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,252/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.09%(1.24× lower for them)

    By school district: Carson City Crystal A 1.22% · Central Montcalm Pu 1.29% · Alma Public Schools 1.35% · Alma Sd W/Mcc 1.48% · Vestaburg Community 1.53%

  72. #72

    Monroe Township

    Newaygo County1.13%–1.67%
    Certified millage
    22.6994–33.3815
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,260/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.20%(1.13× lower for them)

    By school district: Big Jackson School Di 1.13% · Big Rapids Public Scho 1.35% · White Cloud Public Sc 1.67%

  73. #73

    Millbrook Township

    Mecosta County1.20%–1.44%
    Certified millage
    24.0850–28.8669
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,263/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.99%(1.36× lower for them)

    By school district: Chippewa Hills School 1.20% · Chippewa Hills School 1.33% · Montabella Comm Sch 1.36% · Lakeview Community S 1.44%

  74. #74

    Lilley Township

    Newaygo County1.35%
    Certified millage
    26.9956
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,265/yr
    On the local median sale ($225,000)
    $3,037/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.07%(1.26× lower for them)
  75. #75

    Robinson Township

    Ottawa County1.15%–1.56%
    Certified millage
    22.9319–31.1755
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,274/yr
    On the local median sale ($426,750)
    $5,773/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.86%(1.58× lower for them)

    By school district: Grand Haven City Sch 1.15% · Zeeland Public School 1.56%

  76. #76

    Pine Township

    Montcalm County1.31%–1.39%
    Certified millage
    26.2379–27.8979
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,277/yr
    On the local median sale ($279,900)
    $3,788/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.01%(1.34× lower for them)

    By school district: Central Montcalm Pu 1.31% · Lakeview Community S 1.39%

  77. #77

    Pere Marquette Township

    Mason County1.35%
    Certified millage
    27.0809
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,279/yr
    On the local median sale ($394,000)
    $5,335/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.96%(1.40× lower for them)
  78. #78

    Byron Township

    Kent County1.32%–1.44%
    Certified millage
    26.3642–28.7896
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,280/yr
    On the local median sale ($461,100)
    $6,246/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.16%(1.16× lower for them)

    By school district: Kentwood Public Scho 1.32% · Wayland Union School 1.35% · Grandville Public Sch 1.36% · Byron Center Public S 1.44%

  79. #79

    Danby Township

    Ionia County1.06%–1.44%
    Certified millage
    21.2783–28.8214
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,281/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.93%(1.45× lower for them)

    By school district: Lakewood Public Scho 1.06% · Portland Public Scho 1.35% · Grand Ledge Public Sc 1.44%

  80. #80

    Merrill Township

    Newaygo County1.22%–1.69%
    Certified millage
    24.3084–33.8084
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,286/yr
    On the local median sale ($159,000)
    $2,157/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.02%(1.33× lower for them)

    By school district: Big Jackson School Di 1.22% · Baldwin Community Sc 1.29% · Walkerville Rural Co 1.42% · White Cloud Public Sc 1.69%

  81. #81

    Big Prairie Township

    Newaygo County1.24%–1.67%
    Certified millage
    24.7759–33.3396
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,291/yr
    On the local median sale ($190,000)
    $2,580/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.10%(1.23× lower for them)

    By school district: Morley Stanwood Co 1.24% · Newaygo Public Scho 1.36% · White Cloud Public Sc 1.67%

  82. #82

    Spring Lake Township

    Ottawa County1.13%–1.45%
    Certified millage
    22.6916–28.9956
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,293/yr
    On the local median sale ($479,450)
    $6,514/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.16%(1.17× lower for them)

    By school district: Grand Haven City Sch 1.13% · Fruitport Community 1.36% · Spring Lake Public Sch 1.45%

  83. #83

    Beaver Township

    Newaygo County1.26%–1.47%
    Certified millage
    25.1926–29.4969
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,320/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.81%(1.68× lower for them)

    By school district: Walkerville Rural Co 1.26% · Hesperia Comm Schoo 1.47%

  84. #84

    Middle Branch Township

    Osceola County1.29%–1.45%
    Certified millage
    25.7420–28.9617
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,322/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.84%(1.63× lower for them)

    By school district: Evart Public Schools 1.29% · Marion Public School 1.45%

  85. #85

    Ganges Township

    Allegan County1.21%–1.53%
    Certified millage
    24.1763–30.6344
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,330/yr
    On the local median sale ($525,000)
    $7,194/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.88%(1.56× lower for them)

    By school district: Ganges School Distri 1.21% · Fennville Public Scho 1.53%

  86. #86

    Pinora Township

    Lake County1.33%–1.41%
    Certified millage
    26.6399–28.2496
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,336/yr
    On the local median sale ($237,500)
    $3,259/yr
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Reed City Public Scho 1.33% · Pine River Area Schoo 1.41%

  87. #87

    Eureka Township

    Montcalm County1.32%–1.43%
    Certified millage
    26.4823–28.6148
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,353/yr
    On the local median sale ($325,950)
    $4,490/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.18%(1.17× lower for them)

    By school district: Greenville Public Sch 1.32% · Belding Area School D 1.43%

  88. #88

    Tallmadge Township

    Ottawa County1.29%–1.47%
    Certified millage
    25.8367–29.4423
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,356/yr
    On the local median sale ($415,000)
    $5,720/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.98%(1.41× lower for them)

    By school district: Kenowa Hills Public S 1.29% · Grandville Public Sch 1.38% · Coopersville Public S 1.47%

  89. #89

    Golden Township

    Oceana County1.35%–1.42%
    Certified millage
    26.9088–28.3997
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,369/yr
    On the local median sale ($422,250)
    $5,839/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.97%(1.42× lower for them)

    By school district: Shelby Public Schools 1.35% · Hart Public School Di 1.42%

  90. #90

    Lyons Township

    Ionia County1.31%–1.55%
    Certified millage
    26.1182–30.9751
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,370/yr
    On the local median sale ($223,750)
    $3,095/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.12%(1.23× lower for them)

    By school district: Pewamo Westphalia C 1.31% · Portland Public Scho 1.38% · TR-Ionia/Portland 1.38% · Ionia Public Schools 1.55%

  91. #91

    Oakfield Township

    Kent County1.24%–1.48%
    Certified millage
    24.8730–29.6758
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,371/yr
    On the local median sale ($433,592)
    $5,997/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.96%(1.43× lower for them)

    By school district: Greenville Public Sch 1.24% · Belding Area School D 1.35% · Cedar Springs Public 1.42% · Rockford Public Scho 1.48%

  92. #92

    Fork Township

    Mecosta County1.38%
    Certified millage
    27.6661
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,371/yr
    On the local median sale ($133,500)
    $1,847/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.09%(1.26× lower for them)
  93. #93

    Evart Township

    Osceola County1.38%
    Certified millage
    27.6689
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,372/yr
    On the local median sale ($215,900)
    $2,987/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.99%(1.40× lower for them)
  94. #94

    Yankee Springs Township

    Barry County1.08%–1.57%
    Certified millage
    21.6993–31.3091
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,390/yr
    On the local median sale ($533,500)
    $7,412/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.12%(1.24× lower for them)

    By school district: Delton Kellogg Scho 1.08% · Wayland Union School 1.39% · Thornapple Kellogg S 1.57%

  95. #95

    Maple Valley Township

    Montcalm County1.29%–1.49%
    Certified millage
    25.7636–29.8109
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,390/yr
    On the local median sale ($210,000)
    $2,918/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.99%(1.40× lower for them)

    By school district: Tri County Area Scho 1.29% · Lakeview Community S 1.49%

  96. #96

    Cherry Valley Township

    Lake County1.39%
    Certified millage
    27.8476
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,400/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
  97. #97

    Peacock Township

    Lake County1.39%
    Certified millage
    27.8629
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,402/yr
    On the local median sale ($255,000)
    $3,553/yr
    What current owners pay
  98. #98

    Cato Township

    Montcalm County1.39%
    Certified millage
    27.8957
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,408/yr
    On the local median sale ($240,000)
    $3,347/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.21%(1.15× lower for them)
  99. #99

    Weare Township

    Oceana County1.24%–1.55%
    Certified millage
    24.7130–30.9639
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,410/yr
    On the local median sale ($240,000)
    $3,350/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.18%(1.18× lower for them)

    By school district: Pentwater Public Sch 1.24% · Pentwater Public Sch 1.39% · Hart Public School Di 1.40% · Mason County Centra 1.40% · Hart Public School Di 1.55%

  100. #100

    Gaines Township

    Kent County1.32%–1.44%
    Certified millage
    26.4554–28.8808
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,411/yr
    On the local median sale ($412,000)
    $5,751/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.98%(1.42× lower for them)

    By school district: Kentwood Public Scho 1.32% · Caledonia Community 1.40% · Byron Center Public S 1.44%

  101. #101

    Georgetown Township

    Ottawa County1.35%–1.42%
    Certified millage
    27.0495–28.4349
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,412/yr
    On the local median sale ($395,000)
    $5,515/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.95%(1.46× lower for them)

    By school district: Grandville Public Sch 1.35% · Hudsonville Public Sc 1.40% · Jenison Public School 1.42%

  102. #102

    Maple Grove Township

    Barry County1.34%–1.66%
    Certified millage
    26.7887–33.1452
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,415/yr
    On the local median sale ($262,450)
    $3,667/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.05%(1.34× lower for them)

    By school district: Hastings Area School 1.34% · Maple Valley School D 1.40% · Bellevue Comm Sch Di 1.66%

  103. #103

    Garfield Township

    Newaygo County1.26%–1.73%
    Certified millage
    25.1516–34.6738
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,443/yr
    On the local median sale ($325,000)
    $4,570/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.04%(1.35× lower for them)

    By school district: Grant Public School D 1.26% · Newaygo Public Scho 1.41% · Fremont Public Schoo 1.73%

  104. #104

    Portland Township

    Ionia County1.33%–1.58%
    Certified millage
    26.6508–31.5077
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,455/yr
    On the local median sale ($380,000)
    $5,357/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.08%(1.30× lower for them)

    By school district: Pewamo Westphalia C 1.33% · Portland Public Scho 1.41% · Ionia Public Schools 1.58%

  105. #105

    Sylvan Township

    Osceola County1.33%–1.49%
    Certified millage
    26.6120–29.8317
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,459/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.19%(1.19× lower for them)

    By school district: Evart Public Schools 1.33% · Marion Public School 1.49%

  106. #106

    Highland Township

    Osceola County1.40%–1.42%
    Certified millage
    28.0178–28.4567
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,461/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.90%(1.56× lower for them)

    By school district: Marion Public School 1.40% · Mcbain Rural Agr Sch 1.42%

  107. #107

    Bridgeton Township

    Newaygo County1.21%–1.68%
    Certified millage
    24.1126–33.6348
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,466/yr
    On the local median sale ($254,700)
    $3,599/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.98%(1.44× lower for them)

    By school district: Grant Public School D 1.21% · Holton Public School 1.36% · Oakridge Public Scho 1.46% · Fremont Public Schoo 1.68%

  108. #108

    Day Township

    Montcalm County1.38%–1.62%
    Certified millage
    27.6390–32.3990
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,476/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.90%(1.57× lower for them)

    By school district: Central Montcalm Pu 1.38% · Montabella Comm Sch 1.42% · Vestaburg Community 1.62%

  109. #109

    Spencer Township

    Kent County1.30%–1.47%
    Certified millage
    25.9614–29.4105
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,478/yr
    On the local median sale ($375,000)
    $5,314/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.01%(1.40× lower for them)

    By school district: Greenville Public Sch 1.30% · Lakeview Community S 1.42% · Cedar Springs Public 1.47%

  110. #110

    Saugatuck Township

    Allegan County1.41%–1.48%
    Certified millage
    28.1642–29.6073
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,478/yr
    On the local median sale ($700,000)
    $9,920/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.09%(1.29× lower for them)

    By school district: Saugatuck Public Sch 1.41% · Hamilton Community S 1.42% · Fennville Public Scho 1.48%

  111. #111

    Ferry Township

    Oceana County1.34%–1.65%
    Certified millage
    26.8817–33.0638
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,483/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.81%(1.76× lower for them)

    By school district: Shelby Public Schools 1.34% · Hart Public School Di 1.42% · Hesperia Comm Schoo 1.65%

  112. #112

    Brooks Township

    Newaygo County1.26%–1.59%
    Certified millage
    25.1632–31.7154
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,493/yr
    On the local median sale ($326,000)
    $4,636/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.05%(1.36× lower for them)

    By school district: Newaygo Public Scho 1.26% · Fremont Public Schoo 1.59%

  113. #113

    Irving Township

    Barry County1.23%–1.62%
    Certified millage
    24.6648–32.3902
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,507/yr
    On the local median sale ($370,000)
    $5,278/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.94%(1.51× lower for them)

    By school district: Hastings Area School 1.23% · Thornapple Kellogg S 1.62%

  114. #114

    Hartwick Township

    Osceola County1.28%–1.45%
    Certified millage
    25.6905–28.9102
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,511/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.00%(1.43× lower for them)

    By school district: Evart Public Schools 1.28% · Pine River Area Schoo 1.43% · Marion Public School 1.45%

  115. #115

    Osceola Township

    Osceola County1.43%
    Certified millage
    28.6473
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,526/yr
    On the local median sale ($227,000)
    $3,251/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.98%(1.47× lower for them)
  116. #116

    Richland Township

    Montcalm County1.32%–1.53%
    Certified millage
    26.4314–30.5014
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,535/yr
    On the local median sale ($220,000)
    $3,157/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.19%(1.20× lower for them)

    By school district: Montabella Comm Sch 1.32% · Alma Public Schools 1.35% · TR-District 59151 Vest 1.53% · Vestaburg Community 1.53%

  117. #117

    Rose Lake Township

    Osceola County1.43%–1.45%
    Certified millage
    28.5502–28.9102
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,539/yr
    On the local median sale ($220,000)
    $3,160/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.00%(1.44× lower for them)

    By school district: Pine River Area Schoo 1.43% · Marion Public School 1.45%

  118. #118

    Colfax Township

    Oceana County1.44%
    Certified millage
    28.7552
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,543/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.24%(1.16× lower for them)
  119. #119

    Hart Township

    Oceana County1.40%–1.48%
    Certified millage
    28.0111–29.5020
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,544/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.17%(1.23× lower for them)

    By school district: Shelby Public Schools 1.40% · Hart Public School Di 1.48%

  120. #120

    Wheatland Township

    Mecosta County1.36%–1.52%
    Certified millage
    27.2366–30.4301
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,556/yr
    On the local median sale ($204,200)
    $2,944/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.94%(1.53× lower for them)

    By school district: Chippewa Hills School 1.36% · Montabella Comm Sch 1.52%

  121. #121

    Sweetwater Township

    Lake County1.39%–1.45%
    Certified millage
    27.7214–29.0214
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,557/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Baldwin Community Sc 1.39% · Mason County Easter 1.44% · Mason County Centra 1.45%

  122. #122

    Olive Township

    Ottawa County1.41%–1.48%
    Certified millage
    28.1731–29.6127
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,565/yr
    On the local median sale ($425,000)
    $6,140/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.02%(1.41× lower for them)

    By school district: West Ottawa Public S 1.41% · Zeeland Public School 1.48%

  123. #123

    Norwich Township

    Newaygo County1.23%–1.77%
    Certified millage
    24.6437–35.3258
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,567/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.08%(1.33× lower for them)

    By school district: Big Jackson School Di 1.23% · Big Rapids Public Scho 1.45% · White Cloud Public Sc 1.77%

  124. #124

    Newfield Township

    Oceana County1.29%–1.60%
    Certified millage
    25.8571–32.0392
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,574/yr
    On the local median sale ($205,000)
    $2,967/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.30%(1.12× lower for them)

    By school district: Shelby Public Schools 1.29% · Hesperia Comm Schoo 1.60%

  125. #125

    Laketown Township

    Allegan County1.44%–1.62%
    Certified millage
    28.8256–32.3343
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,583/yr
    On the local median sale ($545,450)
    $7,910/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.05%(1.39× lower for them)

    By school district: Saugatuck Public Sch 1.44% · Hamilton Community S 1.45% · Holland City School Di 1.62%

  126. #126

    Lake Township

    Lake County1.42%–1.48%
    Certified millage
    28.3633–29.6633
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,584/yr
    On the local median sale ($240,000)
    $3,482/yr
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Baldwin Community Sc 1.42% · Mason County Centra 1.48%

  127. #127

    Orient Township

    Osceola County1.39%–1.52%
    Certified millage
    27.7457–30.3316
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,588/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.02%(1.43× lower for them)

    By school district: Evart Public Schools 1.39% · Chippewa Hills School 1.52%

  128. #128

    Richmond Township

    Osceola County1.45%
    Certified millage
    29.0563
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,591/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.94%(1.54× lower for them)
  129. #129

    Barry Township

    Barry County1.23%–1.68%
    Certified millage
    24.6472–33.5930
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,601/yr
    On the local median sale ($282,450)
    $4,112/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.95%(1.53× lower for them)

    By school district: Delton Kellogg Scho 1.23% · Gull Lake Community S 1.68%

  130. #130

    Keene Township

    Ionia County1.36%–1.47%
    Certified millage
    27.1599–29.4346
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,607/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.01%(1.45× lower for them)

    By school district: Belding Area School D 1.36% · Saranac Community S 1.46% · Lowell Area School Di 1.47%

  131. #131

    Blendon Township

    Ottawa County1.43%–1.48%
    Certified millage
    28.6926–29.6429
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,609/yr
    On the local median sale ($547,110)
    $7,979/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.98%(1.50× lower for them)

    By school district: Hudsonville Public Sc 1.43% · Zeeland Public School 1.48%

  132. #132

    Walker

    Kent County1.38%–1.69%
    Certified millage
    27.5054–33.7310
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,619/yr
    On the local median sale ($350,000)
    $5,116/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.95%(1.53× lower for them)

    By school district: Kenowa Hills Public S 1.38% · Grandville Public Sch 1.46% · Comstock Park Public 1.69%

  133. #133

    Otisco Township

    Ionia County1.41%–1.52%
    Certified millage
    28.1812–30.3137
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,621/yr
    On the local median sale ($337,450)
    $4,935/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.02%(1.43× lower for them)

    By school district: Greenville Public Sch 1.41% · Belding Area School D 1.52%

  134. #134

    Sparta Township

    Kent County1.44%–1.49%
    Certified millage
    28.8259–29.8893
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,639/yr
    On the local median sale ($320,000)
    $4,697/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.25%(1.17× lower for them)

    By school district: Sparta Area Schools 1.44% · Kent City Community S 1.49%

  135. #135

    Belvidere Township

    Montcalm County1.32%–1.55%
    Certified millage
    26.3776–30.9560
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,640/yr
    On the local median sale ($250,000)
    $3,671/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.22%(1.20× lower for them)

    By school district: TR-Lakeview/Montabel 1.32% · Montabella Comm Sch 1.47% · Lakeview Community S 1.55%

  136. #136

    Moorland Township

    Muskegon County1.34%–1.61%
    Certified millage
    26.7405–32.2916
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,664/yr
    On the local median sale ($297,500)
    $4,391/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.01%(1.46× lower for them)

    By school district: Grant Public School D 1.34% · Ravenna Public Schoo 1.61%

  137. #137

    Jamestown Township

    Ottawa County1.45%–1.50%
    Certified millage
    29.0821–29.9568
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,664/yr
    On the local median sale ($459,900)
    $6,788/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.93%(1.58× lower for them)

    By school district: Grandville Public Sch 1.45% · Hudsonville Public Sc 1.50%

  138. #138

    Vergennes Township

    Kent County1.48%
    Certified millage
    29.5255
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,665/yr
    On the local median sale ($593,250)
    $8,758/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.97%(1.52× lower for them)
  139. #139

    Courtland Township

    Kent County1.44%–1.51%
    Certified millage
    28.8491–30.2028
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,665/yr
    On the local median sale ($452,100)
    $6,674/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.22%(1.21× lower for them)

    By school district: Cedar Springs Public 1.44% · Rockford Public Scho 1.51%

  140. #140

    Ferrysburg

    Ottawa County1.48%
    Certified millage
    29.5769
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,673/yr
    On the local median sale ($361,000)
    $5,339/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.21%(1.23× lower for them)
  141. #141

    Orangeville Township

    Barry County1.16%–1.64%
    Certified millage
    23.1414–32.7512
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,677/yr
    On the local median sale ($403,000)
    $5,965/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.02%(1.45× lower for them)

    By school district: Delton Kellogg Scho 1.16% · Martin Public Schools 1.39% · Plainwell Community 1.57% · Thornapple Kellogg S 1.64%

  142. #142

    Leroy Township

    Osceola County1.48%
    Certified millage
    29.6180
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,680/yr
    On the local median sale ($344,950)
    $5,108/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.87%(1.70× lower for them)
  143. #143

    Fruitland Township

    Muskegon County1.34%–1.63%
    Certified millage
    26.7678–32.6225
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,692/yr
    On the local median sale ($420,000)
    $6,236/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.01%(1.48× lower for them)

    By school district: Whitehall School Dist 1.34% · Reeths Puffer School 1.63%

  144. #144

    Grand Rapids Township

    Kent County1.43%–1.67%
    Certified millage
    28.6560–33.4071
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,698/yr
    On the local median sale ($540,000)
    $8,029/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.05%(1.41× lower for them)

    By school district: Forest Hills Public Sc 1.43% · Northview Public Sch 1.49% · East Grand Rapids Pub 1.67%

  145. #145

    Leavitt Township

    Oceana County1.42%–1.66%
    Certified millage
    28.4910–33.1822
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,699/yr
    On the local median sale ($168,000)
    $2,498/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.85%(0.80× lower for them)

    By school district: Hart Public School Di 1.42% · Walkerville Rural Co 1.49% · Hesperia Comm Schoo 1.66%

  146. #146

    Lowell Township

    Kent County1.47%–1.51%
    Certified millage
    29.3196–30.2777
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,708/yr
    On the local median sale ($432,500)
    $6,444/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.08%(1.37× lower for them)

    By school district: Caledonia Community 1.47% · Lowell Area School Di 1.51%

  147. #147

    Claybanks Township

    Oceana County1.34%–1.64%
    Certified millage
    26.8174–32.8308
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,712/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.02%(1.47× lower for them)

    By school district: Shelby Public Schools 1.34% · Montague Area Public 1.64%

  148. #148

    Crockery Township

    Ottawa County1.40%–1.59%
    Certified millage
    28.0391–31.8516
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,718/yr
    On the local median sale ($450,000)
    $6,719/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.10%(1.36× lower for them)

    By school district: Fruitport Community 1.40% · Spring Lake Public Sch 1.49% · Coopersville Public S 1.59%

  149. #149

    Lincoln Township

    Osceola County1.45%–1.53%
    Certified millage
    29.0701–30.6798
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,720/yr
    On the local median sale ($325,000)
    $4,855/yr
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Reed City Public Scho 1.45% · Pine River Area Schoo 1.53%

  150. #150

    Bowne Township

    Kent County1.13%–1.55%
    Certified millage
    22.6332–30.9853
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,724/yr
    On the local median sale ($510,000)
    $7,624/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.01%(1.48× lower for them)

    By school district: Lakewood Public Scho 1.13% · Caledonia Community 1.47% · Lowell Area School Di 1.52% · Thornapple Kellogg S 1.55%

  151. #151

    Cedar Township

    Osceola County1.44%–1.58%
    Certified millage
    28.7377–31.5974
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,738/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.97%(1.54× lower for them)

    By school district: Evart Public Schools 1.44% · Reed City Public Scho 1.50% · Pine River Area Schoo 1.58%

  152. #152

    Grant Township

    Newaygo County1.32%–1.80%
    Certified millage
    26.3222–35.9236
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,744/yr
    On the local median sale ($332,450)
    $4,990/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.11%(1.35× lower for them)

    By school district: Grant Public School D 1.32% · Newaygo Public Scho 1.50% · Kent City Community S 1.80%

  153. #153

    Watson Township

    Allegan County1.39%–1.66%
    Certified millage
    27.7496–33.1633
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,757/yr
    On the local median sale ($363,450)
    $5,471/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.03%(1.47× lower for them)

    By school district: Martin Public Schools 1.39% · Otsego Public School 1.46% · Allegan Public School 1.55% · Hopkins Public School 1.66%

  154. #154

    Park Township

    Ottawa County1.50%–1.51%
    Certified millage
    30.0353–30.2157
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,760/yr
    On the local median sale ($498,750)
    $7,513/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.05%(1.43× lower for them)

    By school district: West Ottawa Public S 1.50% · Holland City School Di 1.51%

  155. #155

    Shelby Township

    Oceana County1.47%–1.55%
    Certified millage
    29.4139–30.9048
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,765/yr
    On the local median sale ($224,000)
    $3,378/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.19%(1.27× lower for them)

    By school district: Shelby Public Schools 1.47% · Hart Public School Di 1.55%

  156. #156

    Rutland Township

    Barry County1.32%–1.70%
    Certified millage
    26.3231–34.0485
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,769/yr
    On the local median sale ($389,900)
    $5,885/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.92%(1.64× lower for them)

    By school district: Hastings Area School 1.32% · Thornapple Kellogg S 1.70%

  157. #157

    Ashland Township

    Newaygo County1.32%–1.80%
    Certified millage
    26.4970–36.0192
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,771/yr
    On the local median sale ($317,500)
    $4,794/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.00%(1.51× lower for them)

    By school district: Grant Public School D 1.32% · Newaygo Public Scho 1.51% · Fremont Public Schoo 1.80%

  158. #158

    Dalton Township

    Muskegon County1.37%–1.66%
    Certified millage
    27.3287–33.1834
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,780/yr
    On the local median sale ($280,000)
    $4,236/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.21%(1.25× lower for them)

    By school district: Whitehall School Dist 1.37% · Reeths Puffer School 1.66%

  159. #159

    Otto Township

    Oceana County1.29%–1.59%
    Certified millage
    25.8437–31.8571
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,784/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.95%(1.59× lower for them)

    By school district: Shelby Public Schools 1.29% · Holton Public School 1.51% · Montague Area Public 1.59%

  160. #160

    Marion Township

    Osceola County1.50%–1.53%
    Certified millage
    30.0662–30.5051
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,785/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.35%(1.13× lower for them)

    By school district: Marion Public School 1.50% · Mcbain Rural Agr Sch 1.53%

  161. #161

    Wright Township

    Ottawa County1.34%–1.52%
    Certified millage
    26.8086–30.4142
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,786/yr
    On the local median sale ($395,250)
    $5,986/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.02%(1.49× lower for them)

    By school district: Kenowa Hills Public S 1.34% · Sparta Area Schools 1.51% · Coopersville Public S 1.52%

  162. #162

    Lee Township

    Allegan County1.39%–1.55%
    Certified millage
    27.8696–30.9564
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,805/yr
    On the local median sale ($245,000)
    $3,725/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.52%(1.00× lower for them)

    By school district: Fennville Public Scho 1.39% · Bloomingdale Public S 1.52% · Allegan Public School 1.55%

  163. #163

    Allendale Township

    Ottawa County1.42%–1.62%
    Certified millage
    28.4164–32.4271
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,807/yr
    On the local median sale ($451,520)
    $6,868/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.05%(1.45× lower for them)

    By school district: Hudsonville Public Sc 1.42% · Allendale Public Scho 1.62%

  164. #164

    Elk Township

    Lake County1.49%–1.56%
    Certified millage
    29.8614–31.1291
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,818/yr
    On the local median sale ($228,300)
    $3,481/yr
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Baldwin Community Sc 1.49% · Kaleva Norman Dickso 1.56%

  165. #165

    Manlius Township

    Allegan County1.50%–1.56%
    Certified millage
    29.9197–31.1845
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,827/yr
    On the local median sale ($431,450)
    $6,591/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.99%(1.54× lower for them)

    By school district: Hamilton Community S 1.50% · Fennville Public Scho 1.56%

  166. #166

    Caledonia Township

    Kent County1.49%–1.57%
    Certified millage
    29.8122–31.3790
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,834/yr
    On the local median sale ($469,900)
    $7,188/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.06%(1.44× lower for them)

    By school district: Caledonia Community 1.49% · Thornapple Kellogg S 1.57%

  167. #167

    Wayland Township

    Allegan County1.48%–1.58%
    Certified millage
    29.5491–31.6869
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,838/yr
    On the local median sale ($343,500)
    $5,259/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.81%(1.89× lower for them)

    By school district: Wayland Union School 1.48% · Thornapple Kellogg S 1.58%

  168. #168

    Cannon Township

    Kent County1.49%–1.55%
    Certified millage
    29.7572–31.0726
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,847/yr
    On the local median sale ($516,500)
    $7,922/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.08%(1.43× lower for them)

    By school district: Forest Hills Public Sc 1.49% · Lowell Area School Di 1.53% · Rockford Public Scho 1.55%

  169. #169

    Hopkins Township

    Allegan County1.46%–1.71%
    Certified millage
    29.2775–34.1498
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,847/yr
    On the local median sale ($295,000)
    $4,525/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.06%(1.44× lower for them)

    By school district: Martin Public Schools 1.46% · Wayland Union School 1.53% · Hopkins Public School 1.71%

  170. #170

    Eden Township

    Lake County1.54%
    Certified millage
    30.7675
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,861/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
  171. #171

    Clyde Township

    Allegan County1.54%
    Certified millage
    30.8474
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,874/yr
    On the local median sale ($324,700)
    $5,008/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.02%(1.52× lower for them)
  172. #172

    Algoma Township

    Kent County1.49%–1.56%
    Certified millage
    29.7463–31.1000
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,882/yr
    On the local median sale ($485,000)
    $7,492/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.15%(1.34× lower for them)

    By school district: Cedar Springs Public 1.49% · Sparta Area Schools 1.54% · Rockford Public Scho 1.56%

  173. #173

    Grattan Township

    Kent County1.43%–1.57%
    Certified millage
    28.6337–31.3040
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,884/yr
    On the local median sale ($465,000)
    $7,186/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.13%(1.36× lower for them)

    By school district: Belding Area School D 1.43% · Lowell Area School Di 1.55% · Rockford Public Scho 1.57%

  174. #174

    Whitehall Township

    Muskegon County1.44%–1.66%
    Certified millage
    28.7138–33.1947
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,891/yr
    On the local median sale ($362,500)
    $5,610/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.21%(1.28× lower for them)

    By school district: Whitehall School Dist 1.44% · Montague Area Public 1.66%

  175. #175

    Grant Township

    Oceana County1.40%–1.70%
    Certified millage
    28.0317–34.0451
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,904/yr
    On the local median sale ($265,000)
    $4,113/yr
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Shelby Public Schools 1.40% · Montague Area Public 1.70%

  176. #176

    Campbell Township

    Ionia County1.17%–1.65%
    Certified millage
    23.4934–32.9287
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,914/yr
    On the local median sale ($387,000)
    $6,018/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.12%(1.39× lower for them)

    By school district: Lakewood Public Scho 1.17% · Saranac Community S 1.55% · Lowell Area School Di 1.56% · Thornapple Kellogg S 1.65%

  177. #177

    Tyrone Township

    Kent County1.13%–1.61%
    Certified millage
    22.5838–32.1852
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,917/yr
    On the local median sale ($339,900)
    $5,289/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.13%(1.38× lower for them)

    By school district: Grant Public School D 1.13% · Sparta Area Schools 1.56% · Kent City Community S 1.61%

  178. #178

    Cascade Township

    Kent County1.55%–1.60%
    Certified millage
    31.0957–32.0538
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,919/yr
    On the local median sale ($595,000)
    $9,262/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.12%(1.39× lower for them)

    By school district: Caledonia Community 1.55% · Forest Hills Public Sc 1.56% · Lowell Area School Di 1.60%

  179. #179

    Sullivan Township

    Muskegon County1.52%–1.71%
    Certified millage
    30.4582–34.2707
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,923/yr
    On the local median sale ($290,000)
    $4,518/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.91%(1.72× lower for them)

    By school district: Fruitport Community 1.52% · Ravenna Public Schoo 1.56% · Coopersville Public S 1.71%

  180. #180

    Crystal Township

    Oceana County1.50%–1.65%
    Certified millage
    29.9412–32.9912
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,929/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Hart Public School Di 1.50% · Walkerville Rural Co 1.56% · Hart Public School Di 1.65%

  181. #181

    Valley Township

    Allegan County1.48%–1.64%
    Certified millage
    29.6984–32.7852
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,936/yr
    On the local median sale ($410,000)
    $6,405/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.20%(1.30× lower for them)

    By school district: Fennville Public Scho 1.48% · Allegan Public School 1.64%

  182. #182

    Gun Plain Township

    Allegan County1.33%–1.74%
    Certified millage
    26.5749–34.8470
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,945/yr
    On the local median sale ($339,900)
    $5,319/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.14%(1.37× lower for them)

    By school district: Delton Kellogg Scho 1.33% · Martin Public Schools 1.56% · Plainwell Community 1.74%

  183. #183

    Heath Township

    Allegan County1.46%–1.67%
    Certified millage
    29.1387–33.4903
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,948/yr
    On the local median sale ($400,000)
    $6,263/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.09%(1.44× lower for them)

    By school district: Hamilton Community S 1.46% · Allegan Public School 1.67%

  184. #184

    Casnovia Township

    Muskegon County1.29%–1.69%
    Certified millage
    25.7910–33.7131
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,952/yr
    On the local median sale ($265,000)
    $4,153/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.97%(1.61× lower for them)

    By school district: Grant Public School D 1.29% · Ravenna Public Schoo 1.57% · Kent City Community S 1.69%

  185. #185

    Dayton Township

    Newaygo County1.52%–1.62%
    Certified millage
    30.4198–32.3692
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,960/yr
    On the local median sale ($317,500)
    $4,984/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.21%(1.30× lower for them)

    By school district: Hesperia Comm Schoo 1.52% · Fremont Public Schoo 1.62%

  186. #186

    Leighton Township

    Allegan County1.53%–1.71%
    Certified millage
    30.6152–34.1029
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,970/yr
    On the local median sale ($400,000)
    $6,291/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.02%(1.55× lower for them)

    By school district: Wayland Union School 1.53% · Caledonia Community 1.57% · Thornapple Kellogg S 1.71%

  187. #187

    Thornapple Township

    Barry County1.51%–1.64%
    Certified millage
    30.2028–32.8528
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,981/yr
    On the local median sale ($350,000)
    $5,517/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.40%(1.13× lower for them)

    By school district: Caledonia Community 1.51% · Thornapple Kellogg S 1.64%

  188. #188

    Polkton Township

    Ottawa County1.58%
    Certified millage
    31.6213
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,996/yr
    On the local median sale ($492,450)
    $7,786/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.99%(1.60× lower for them)
  189. #189

    Webber Township

    Lake County1.58%
    Certified millage
    31.6219
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $4,996/yr
    On the local median sale ($135,000)
    $2,134/yr
    What current owners pay
  190. #190

    Blue Lake Township

    Muskegon County1.48%–1.69%
    Certified millage
    29.6776–33.7823
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,013/yr
    On the local median sale ($379,950)
    $6,028/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.27%(1.25× lower for them)

    By school district: Whitehall School Dist 1.48% · Holton Public School 1.69%

  191. #191

    Pleasant Plains Township

    Lake County1.59%
    Certified millage
    31.7393
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,015/yr
    On the local median sale ($175,500)
    $2,785/yr
    What current owners pay
  192. #192

    Elbridge Township

    Oceana County1.51%–1.67%
    Certified millage
    30.2700–33.3200
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,024/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    0.80%(1.99× lower for them)

    By school district: Hart Public School Di 1.51% · Hart Public School Di 1.67%

  193. #193

    Sherman Township

    Newaygo County1.59%–1.59%
    Certified millage
    31.7697–31.8203
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,024/yr
    On the local median sale ($267,500)
    $4,253/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.09%(1.45× lower for them)

    By school district: Fremont Public Schoo 1.59% · White Cloud Public Sc 1.59%

  194. #194

    Wilcox Township

    Newaygo County1.59%
    Certified millage
    31.7981
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,024/yr
    On the local median sale ($269,000)
    $4,277/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.14%(1.40× lower for them)
  195. #195

    Cedar Creek Township

    Muskegon County1.50%–1.60%
    Certified millage
    30.0802–32.0202
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,029/yr
    On the local median sale ($299,900)
    $4,773/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.19%(1.34× lower for them)

    By school district: Holton Public School 1.50% · Reeths Puffer School 1.59% · Oakridge Public Scho 1.60%

  196. #196

    Zeeland Township

    Ottawa County1.57%–1.62%
    Certified millage
    31.3937–32.3440
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,035/yr
    On the local median sale ($450,000)
    $7,170/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.08%(1.48× lower for them)

    By school district: Hudsonville Public Sc 1.57% · Zeeland Public School 1.62%

  197. #197

    Sauble Township

    Lake County1.57%–1.62%
    Certified millage
    31.3149–32.4361
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,036/yr
    On the local median sale ($207,500)
    $3,307/yr
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Baldwin Community Sc 1.57% · Mason County Easter 1.62%

  198. #198

    Denver Township

    Newaygo County1.50%–1.60%
    Certified millage
    29.9554–31.9554
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,041/yr
    On the local median sale ($221,000)
    $3,525/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.76%(0.91× lower for them)

    By school district: Hesperia Comm Schoo 1.50% · Fremont Public Schoo 1.60% · White Cloud Public Sc 1.60%

  199. #199

    Holland Township

    Ottawa County1.59%–1.66%
    Certified millage
    31.8015–33.2411
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,053/yr
    On the local median sale ($365,000)
    $5,837/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.12%(1.43× lower for them)

    By school district: West Ottawa Public S 1.59% · Holland City School Di 1.60% · Zeeland Public School 1.66%

  200. #200

    Chester Township

    Ottawa County1.45%–1.65%
    Certified millage
    28.9581–33.0084
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,057/yr
    On the local median sale ($355,750)
    $5,693/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.12%(1.43× lower for them)

    By school district: Ravenna Public Schoo 1.45% · Sparta Area Schools 1.60% · Coopersville Public S 1.60% · Kent City Community S 1.65%

  201. #201

    Sherman Township

    Osceola County1.58%–1.71%
    Certified millage
    31.6806–34.2406
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,062/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Pine River Area Schoo 1.58% · Marion Public School 1.60% · Cadillac Area Public S 1.71%

  202. #202

    Greenwood Township

    Oceana County1.52%–1.70%
    Certified millage
    30.3024–34.0007
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,064/yr
    On the local median sale ($277,000)
    $4,439/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.30%(1.23× lower for them)

    By school district: Holton Public School 1.52% · Hesperia Comm Schoo 1.60% · Fremont Public Schoo 1.70%

  203. #203

    Everett Township

    Newaygo County1.48%–1.73%
    Certified millage
    29.5860–34.5860
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,070/yr
    On the local median sale ($255,500)
    $4,099/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.49%(1.08× lower for them)

    By school district: Newaygo Public Scho 1.48% · White Cloud Public Sc 1.73%

  204. #204

    Laketon Township

    Muskegon County1.60%
    Certified millage
    32.0879
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,070/yr
    On the local median sale ($316,000)
    $5,070/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.12%(1.43× lower for them)
  205. #205

    Newkirk Township

    Lake County1.53%–1.74%
    Certified millage
    30.5304–34.7406
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,085/yr
    On the local median sale ($180,700)
    $2,908/yr
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Baldwin Community Sc 1.53% · Pine River Area Schoo 1.61% · Cadillac Area Public S 1.74%

  206. #206

    Fruitport Township

    Muskegon County1.59%–1.63%
    Certified millage
    31.8888–32.5046
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,087/yr
    On the local median sale ($345,000)
    $5,554/yr
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Fruitport Community 1.59% · Mona Shores School 1.63%

  207. #207

    Prairieville Township

    Barry County1.20%–1.65%
    Certified millage
    24.0365–32.9823
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,099/yr
    On the local median sale ($405,000)
    $6,535/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.89%(1.82× lower for them)

    By school district: Delton Kellogg Scho 1.20% · Plainwell Community 1.61% · Gull Lake Community S 1.65%

  208. #208

    Dover Township

    Lake County1.62%
    Certified millage
    32.4066
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,120/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
  209. #209

    Trowbridge Township

    Allegan County1.53%–1.76%
    Certified millage
    30.6796–35.1652
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,121/yr
    On the local median sale ($345,000)
    $5,592/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.99%(1.64× lower for them)

    By school district: Otsego Public School 1.53% · Allegan Public School 1.62% · Gobles Public School 1.76%

  210. #210

    Ada Township

    Kent County1.57%–1.63%
    Certified millage
    31.4954–32.5749
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,122/yr
    On the local median sale ($648,750)
    $10,515/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.18%(1.37× lower for them)

    By school district: Forest Hills Public Sc 1.57% · Lowell Area School Di 1.62% · Northview Public Sch 1.63%

  211. #211

    Burdell Township

    Osceola County1.62%
    Certified millage
    32.4876
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,133/yr
    On the local median sale ($368,450)
    $5,985/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.02%(1.60× lower for them)
  212. #212

    Plainfield Township

    Kent County1.45%–1.76%
    Certified millage
    28.9525–35.1781
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,138/yr
    On the local median sale ($415,000)
    $6,748/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.16%(1.40× lower for them)

    By school district: Kenowa Hills Public S 1.45% · Northview Public Sch 1.62% · Rockford Public Scho 1.63% · Comstock Park Public 1.76%

  213. #213

    Fillmore Township

    Allegan County1.52%–1.75%
    Certified millage
    30.3423–34.9319
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,157/yr
    On the local median sale ($363,500)
    $5,932/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.97%(1.67× lower for them)

    By school district: Hamilton Community S 1.52% · Zeeland Public School 1.75%

  214. #214

    Home Township

    Montcalm County1.53%–1.74%
    Certified millage
    30.6676–34.7376
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,167/yr
    On the local median sale ($184,000)
    $3,009/yr
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Montabella Comm Sch 1.53% · Vestaburg Community 1.74%

  215. #215

    Ellsworth Township

    Lake County1.64%
    Certified millage
    32.7260
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,171/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
  216. #216

    Ravenna Township

    Muskegon County1.57%–1.73%
    Certified millage
    31.4731–34.5856
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,219/yr
    On the local median sale ($275,000)
    $4,542/yr
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Ravenna Public Schoo 1.57% · Coopersville Public S 1.73%

  217. #217

    Alpine Township

    Kent County1.48%–1.79%
    Certified millage
    29.5884–35.8140
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,225/yr
    On the local median sale ($343,952)
    $5,687/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.25%(1.33× lower for them)

    By school district: Kenowa Hills Public S 1.48% · Sparta Area Schools 1.65% · Comstock Park Public 1.79%

  218. #218

    Holton Township

    Muskegon County1.57%–1.76%
    Certified millage
    31.4427–35.1410
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,260/yr
    On the local median sale ($331,250)
    $5,514/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.02%(1.63× lower for them)

    By school district: Holton Public School 1.57% · Fremont Public Schoo 1.76%

  219. #219

    Ionia

    Ionia County1.40%–1.93%
    Certified millage
    27.9745–38.6386
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,262/yr
    On the local median sale ($200,000)
    $3,331/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.22%(1.36× lower for them)

    By school district: Ionia Twp School Dist 1.40% · Ionia Public Schools 1.93%

  220. #220

    Overisel Township

    Allegan County1.55%–1.78%
    Certified millage
    31.0427–35.6323
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,267/yr
    On the local median sale ($468,000)
    $7,801/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.87%(1.92× lower for them)

    By school district: Hamilton Community S 1.55% · Zeeland Public School 1.78%

  221. #221

    Sheridan Township

    Newaygo County1.67%
    Certified millage
    33.3982
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,277/yr
    On the local median sale ($307,500)
    $5,135/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.42%(1.18× lower for them)
  222. #222

    Otsego Township

    Allegan County1.60%–1.77%
    Certified millage
    31.9427–35.4927
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,282/yr
    On the local median sale ($339,900)
    $5,682/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.10%(1.52× lower for them)

    By school district: Martin Public Schools 1.60% · TR-Otsego Martin Deb 1.60% · Otsego Public School 1.67% · Allegan Public School 1.67% · Plainwell Community 1.77%

  223. #223

    White River Township

    Muskegon County1.67%
    Certified millage
    33.4440
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,284/yr
    On the local median sale ($401,000)
    $6,706/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.15%(1.45× lower for them)
  224. #224

    Martin Township

    Allegan County1.59%–1.77%
    Certified millage
    31.8507–35.4007
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,313/yr
    On the local median sale ($315,000)
    $5,296/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.26%(1.33× lower for them)

    By school district: Martin Public Schools 1.59% · Plainwell Community 1.77%

  225. #225

    Cheshire Township

    Allegan County1.67%–1.70%
    Certified millage
    33.3604–33.9067
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,314/yr
    On the local median sale ($304,950)
    $5,128/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.61%(1.05× lower for them)

    By school district: Bloomingdale Public S 1.67% · Allegan Public School 1.70%

  226. #226

    Allegan Township

    Allegan County1.63%–1.74%
    Certified millage
    32.6898–34.8786
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,338/yr
    On the local median sale ($322,000)
    $5,439/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.14%(1.48× lower for them)

    By school district: Allegan Public School 1.63% · Hopkins Public School 1.74%

  227. #227

    Montague Township

    Muskegon County1.69%
    Certified millage
    33.8706
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,352/yr
    On the local median sale ($337,500)
    $5,716/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.19%(1.42× lower for them)
  228. #228

    Yates Township

    Lake County1.69%
    Certified millage
    33.8908
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,355/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
  229. #229

    Monterey Township

    Allegan County1.51%–1.81%
    Certified millage
    30.1633–36.1623
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,368/yr
    On the local median sale ($360,000)
    $6,115/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.32%(1.29× lower for them)

    By school district: Hamilton Community S 1.51% · Allegan Public School 1.70% · Hopkins Public School 1.81%

  230. #230

    Grand Haven

    Ottawa County1.70%
    Certified millage
    34.0702
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,383/yr
    On the local median sale ($349,950)
    $5,961/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.36%(1.26× lower for them)
  231. #231

    Lincoln Township

    Newaygo County1.68%–1.75%
    Certified millage
    33.6453–35.0561
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,427/yr
    On the local median sale ($240,000)
    $4,122/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.33%(1.29× lower for them)

    By school district: White Cloud Public Sc 1.68% · Fremont Public Schoo 1.75%

  232. #232

    Casco Township

    Allegan County1.64%–1.77%
    Certified millage
    32.8369–35.3774
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,442/yr
    On the local median sale ($551,500)
    $9,498/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.08%(1.60× lower for them)

    By school district: Fennville Public Scho 1.64% · South Haven Public Sc 1.72% · Bloomingdale Public S 1.77%

  233. #233

    Dorr Township

    Allegan County1.55%–1.81%
    Certified millage
    31.0396–36.1792
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,453/yr
    On the local median sale ($385,000)
    $6,644/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.04%(1.65× lower for them)

    By school district: Wayland Union School 1.55% · Hopkins Public School 1.73% · TR-Hopkins To Byron Ce 1.81%

  234. #234

    Salem Township

    Allegan County1.53%–1.83%
    Certified millage
    30.5809–36.5799
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,482/yr
    On the local median sale ($420,000)
    $7,286/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.98%(1.77× lower for them)

    By school district: Hamilton Community S 1.53% · Hudsonville Public Sc 1.71% · Zeeland Public School 1.76% · Hopkins Public School 1.83%

  235. #235

    Grand Rapids

    Kent County1.66%–1.82%
    Certified millage
    33.1249–36.3132
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,500/yr
    On the local median sale ($295,000)
    $5,135/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.06%(1.63× lower for them)

    By school district: Grand Rapids City Sch 1.66% · Kenowa Hills Public S 1.70% · Godwin Heights Public 1.72% · Kentwood Public Scho 1.74% · Grandville Public Sch 1.78% · Caledonia Community 1.81% · Forest Hills Public Sc 1.82%

  236. #236

    Egelston Township

    Muskegon County1.76%
    Certified millage
    35.1214
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,549/yr
    On the local median sale ($271,500)
    $4,768/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.31%(1.34× lower for them)
  237. #237

    Greenville

    Montcalm County1.84%
    Certified millage
    36.8432
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,821/yr
    On the local median sale ($261,250)
    $4,813/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.32%(1.40× lower for them)
  238. #238

    Hudsonville

    Ottawa County1.85%
    Certified millage
    36.9045
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,831/yr
    On the local median sale ($340,000)
    $6,274/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.08%(1.71× lower for them)
  239. #239

    Stanton

    Montcalm County1.85%
    Certified millage
    37.0941
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,861/yr
    On the local median sale ($187,000)
    $3,468/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.87%(0.99× lower for them)
  240. #240

    Big Rapids

    Mecosta County1.87%
    Certified millage
    37.3525
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,902/yr
    On the local median sale ($199,900)
    $3,733/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.75%(1.07× lower for them)
  241. #241

    Saugatuck

    Allegan County1.89%
    Certified millage
    37.8409
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,979/yr
    On the local median sale ($700,000)
    $13,244/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.12%(1.69× lower for them)
  242. #242

    Zeeland

    Ottawa County1.89%
    Certified millage
    37.8592
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $5,982/yr
    On the local median sale ($341,515)
    $6,465/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.13%(1.68× lower for them)
  243. #243

    Hastings

    Barry County1.93%
    Certified millage
    38.5017
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,083/yr
    On the local median sale ($235,000)
    $4,524/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.67%(1.15× lower for them)
  244. #244

    Muskegon Township

    Muskegon County1.91%–1.96%
    Certified millage
    38.2898–39.2834
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,094/yr
    On the local median sale ($232,000)
    $4,474/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.38%(1.40× lower for them)

    By school district: Reeths Puffer School 1.91% · Orchard View School 1.93% · Muskegon City School 1.96%

  245. #245

    Grant

    Newaygo County1.95%
    Certified millage
    39.0887
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,176/yr
    On the local median sale ($194,000)
    $3,792/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.39%(1.40× lower for them)
  246. #246

    Norton Shores

    Muskegon County1.71%–2.07%
    Certified millage
    34.1589–41.4840
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,202/yr
    On the local median sale ($287,450)
    $5,642/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.31%(1.50× lower for them)

    By school district: Grand Haven City Sch 1.71% · Mona Shores School 1.96% · Muskegon City School 2.07%

  247. #247

    Carson City

    Montcalm County1.97%
    Certified millage
    39.4532
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,234/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.43%(1.38× lower for them)
  248. #248

    Portland

    Ionia County1.98%
    Certified millage
    39.6992
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,272/yr
    On the local median sale ($242,000)
    $4,804/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.44%(1.38× lower for them)
  249. #249

    Grandville

    Kent County2.01%–2.02%
    Certified millage
    40.1589–40.4496
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,368/yr
    On the local median sale ($332,500)
    $6,701/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.25%(1.61× lower for them)

    By school district: Wyoming Public Schoo 2.01% · Grandville Public Sch 2.02%

  250. #250

    Coopersville

    Ottawa County2.02%
    Certified millage
    40.4217
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,387/yr
    On the local median sale ($340,000)
    $6,872/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.37%(1.47× lower for them)
  251. #251

    Ludington

    Mason County2.03%
    Certified millage
    40.6725
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,426/yr
    On the local median sale ($270,000)
    $5,491/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.25%(1.63× lower for them)
  252. #252

    Kentwood

    Kent County1.96%–2.10%
    Certified millage
    39.2228–41.9936
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,431/yr
    On the local median sale ($340,000)
    $6,920/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.28%(1.59× lower for them)

    By school district: Kentwood Public Scho 1.96% · Caledonia Community 2.03% · Forest Hills Public Sc 2.04% · Kelloggsville Public S 2.10%

  253. #253

    Reed City

    Osceola County2.04%
    Certified millage
    40.7058
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,432/yr
    On the local median sale ($173,500)
    $3,531/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.37%(1.49× lower for them)
  254. #254

    Wyoming

    Kent County1.92%–2.56%
    Certified millage
    38.4320–51.2464
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,452/yr
    On the local median sale ($285,000)
    $5,819/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.32%(1.55× lower for them)

    By school district: Grand Rapids City Sch 1.92% · Godwin Heights Public 1.99% · Kentwood Public Scho 2.01% · Wyoming Public Schoo 2.03% · Grandville Public Sch 2.05% · Byron Center Public S 2.13% · Kelloggsville Public S 2.14% · Godfrey Lee Public Sc 2.56%

  255. #255

    Fennville

    Allegan County2.05%
    Certified millage
    40.9260
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,466/yr
    On the local median sale ($352,600)
    $7,215/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.74%(1.18× lower for them)
  256. #256

    Hart

    Oceana County2.05%
    Certified millage
    40.9651
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,472/yr
    On the local median sale ($245,000)
    $5,018/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.68%(1.22× lower for them)
  257. #257

    Whitehall

    Muskegon County2.08%
    Certified millage
    41.6816
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,586/yr
    On the local median sale ($275,000)
    $5,731/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.29%(1.61× lower for them)
  258. #258

    Holland

    Allegan County2.01%–2.18%
    Certified millage
    40.2085–43.5389
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,616/yr
    On the local median sale ($329,950)
    $6,908/yr
    What current owners pay

    By school district: Hamilton Community S 2.01% · Holland City School Di 2.18%

  259. #259

    Evart

    Osceola County2.10%
    Certified millage
    42.0869
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,650/yr
    On the local median sale ($168,500)
    $3,546/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.46%(1.44× lower for them)
  260. #260

    South Haven

    Allegan County2.11%
    Certified millage
    42.1287
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,656/yr
    On the local median sale
    What current owners pay
    1.03%(2.04× lower for them)
  261. #261

    Newaygo

    Newaygo County2.11%
    Certified millage
    42.2200
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,671/yr
    On the local median sale ($270,250)
    $5,705/yr
    What current owners pay
    2.00%(1.05× lower for them)
  262. #262

    Rockford

    Kent County2.11%
    Certified millage
    42.2638
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,678/yr
    On the local median sale ($375,000)
    $7,924/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.53%(1.38× lower for them)
  263. #263

    Belding

    Ionia County2.12%
    Certified millage
    42.3564
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,692/yr
    On the local median sale ($221,500)
    $4,691/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.26%(1.68× lower for them)
  264. #264

    Holland

    Ottawa County2.10%–2.16%
    Certified millage
    41.9411–43.2003
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,726/yr
    On the local median sale ($330,000)
    $7,024/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.30%(1.64× lower for them)

    By school district: Holland City School Di 2.10% · Zeeland Public School 2.16%

  265. #265

    Scottville

    Mason County2.15%
    Certified millage
    42.9634
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,788/yr
    On the local median sale ($167,000)
    $3,587/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.83%(1.17× lower for them)
  266. #266

    North Muskegon

    Muskegon County2.15%
    Certified millage
    43.0992
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,810/yr
    On the local median sale ($292,500)
    $6,303/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.50%(1.43× lower for them)
  267. #267

    Muskegon

    Muskegon County2.14%–2.17%
    Certified millage
    42.7984–43.3916
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,811/yr
    On the local median sale ($180,000)
    $3,880/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.21%(1.78× lower for them)

    By school district: Muskegon City School 2.14% · Reeths Puffer School 2.16% · Orchard View School 2.17%

  268. #268

    Otsego

    Allegan County2.19%
    Certified millage
    43.8614
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,930/yr
    On the local median sale ($235,000)
    $5,154/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.57%(1.40× lower for them)
  269. #269

    Wayland

    Allegan County2.19%
    Certified millage
    43.8700
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,931/yr
    On the local median sale ($305,000)
    $6,690/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.39%(1.57× lower for them)
  270. #270

    Lowell

    Kent County2.20%
    Certified millage
    44.0208
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,955/yr
    On the local median sale ($300,000)
    $6,603/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.22%(1.80× lower for them)
  271. #271

    Allegan

    Allegan County2.21%
    Certified millage
    44.1149
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,970/yr
    On the local median sale ($225,000)
    $4,963/yr
    What current owners pay
    0.92%(2.41× lower for them)
  272. #272

    Cedar Springs

    Kent County2.21%
    Certified millage
    44.2153
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $6,986/yr
    On the local median sale ($329,000)
    $7,273/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.55%(1.43× lower for them)
  273. #273

    Plainwell

    Allegan County2.28%
    Certified millage
    45.5782
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $7,201/yr
    On the local median sale ($252,010)
    $5,743/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.56%(1.46× lower for them)
  274. #274

    Roosevelt Park

    Muskegon County2.29%
    Certified millage
    45.7944
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $7,236/yr
    On the local median sale ($259,950)
    $5,952/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.39%(1.64× lower for them)
  275. #275

    White Cloud

    Newaygo County2.31%
    Certified millage
    46.2205
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $7,303/yr
    On the local median sale ($195,000)
    $4,506/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.33%(1.73× lower for them)
  276. #276

    Fremont

    Newaygo County2.33%
    Certified millage
    46.5161
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $7,350/yr
    On the local median sale ($259,000)
    $6,024/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.55%(1.51× lower for them)
  277. #277

    Muskegon Heights

    Muskegon County2.18%–2.55%
    Certified millage
    43.5327–51.0485
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $7,472/yr
    On the local median sale ($100,000)
    $2,365/yr
    What current owners pay
    2.17%(1.09× lower for them)

    By school district: City Of Muskegon Heig 2.18% · Mona Shores School 2.55%

  278. #278

    East Grand Rapids

    Kent County2.37%
    Certified millage
    47.4995
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $7,505/yr
    On the local median sale ($739,322)
    $17,559/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.54%(1.54× lower for them)
  279. #279

    Montague

    Muskegon County2.42%
    Certified millage
    48.4706
    On a $316,000 purchase
    $7,658/yr
    On the local median sale ($275,000)
    $6,665/yr
    What current owners pay
    1.66%(1.46× lower for them)

One town, several rates

199 of the 279 municipalities here span more than one school district, and school operating millage is the largest single component of the bill. That makes any single “city rate” wrong for 71% of West Michigan. The City of Grand Rapids alone carries 7 rates, from 33.1249 to 36.3132 mills — a 3.1883 mill spread worth $478 a year on a $150,000 taxable value, for two houses that may be a block apart. The widest band in the region is Johnstown Township: 5 districts running 24.0813 to 39.4089 mills, or $2,422 a year on a $316,000 purchase. Before you write an offer, confirm the district with the local assessor — the address, not the town, decides it.

What owners pay, and what buyers pay

The “what current owners pay” column comes from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey: median real-estate taxes paid divided by median home value, across 251 municipalities. It is a real measurement of a real population — and it is the wrong number for a buyer, because that population is dominated by long-tenured owners whose taxable values are capped well below market. Put the two side by side and the size of the gap becomes visible: on a median-valued home, a buyer’s first-year bill runs about 1.40× what the neighbours pay, with the middle half of places between 1.24× and 1.51×. We rank on the certified millage instead, and never on the survey ratio. The survey’s tax figure is top-coded at $10,000 while its value figure is not, so wherever bills approach that ceiling the implied rate is pushed down exactly where taxes are highest — an error that would turn a “lowest taxes” list upside down. The millage is a legally certified rate with no sampling error at all.

Within 30 minutes of downtown Grand Rapids

37 of the ranked municipalities are inside a 30-minute drive of downtown. The cheapest is Solon Township at 1.25%; the dearest is East Grand Rapids at 2.37%. On a $316,000 purchase that spread is $3,552 a year without leaving the commute.

By county

Median rate a buyer pays, by county, from certified 2025 millage
CountyMunicipalitiesMedian rateRange
Mecosta171.19%1.03%1.87%
Mason171.26%0.82%2.15%
Ionia191.34%0.99%2.12%
Montcalm231.35%1.07%1.97%
Barry171.39%1.05%1.97%
Newaygo281.43%1.13%2.33%
Osceola181.45%1.28%2.10%
Oceana171.49%1.24%2.05%
Ottawa231.51%1.10%2.16%
Lake151.54%1.33%1.74%
Kent301.54%0.99%2.56%
Muskegon231.66%1.29%2.55%
Allegan321.67%1.21%2.28%

How this was built

Source
2025 Total Property Tax Rates in Michigan, Michigan Department of Treasury — the certified total millage for every local unit and school district in the state. Original report. Sale prices are our own recorded MLS medians. The current-owner column is Census ACS tables B25103 and B25077.
Sample
279 municipalities across 13 counties, built from 630 municipality-by-district rate rows. A dollar bill on the local median sale price is shown for the 231 places with at least 8 recorded sales in the past year; the current-owner comparison is available for 251. Blanks are left blank.
Method
Rate a buyer pays = certified homestead millage ÷ 2,000. Millage is levied per $1,000 of taxable value, and on transfer taxable value uncaps to State Equalized Value, which is 50% of true cash value — so dividing by 2,000 converts a rate on taxable value into a rate on price. Municipalities are ranked on the median of their school-district rates, with the full band always shown. The $316,000 comparison figure is the region’s own median sale price across the ranked places, not a round number chosen for the example.
Window and availability
Rates are the certified 2025 levy — the most recent report published; 2026 rates are due in spring 2027. The oldest figure behind anything on this page dates to August 2, 2026. House Bill 5873 would eliminate the 6Senate committee. It is not law: every rate here still includes the State Education Tax at 6 mills, certified 1 April 2026. These are combined annual figures; Michigan splits collection into summer and winter bills. This is published information, not a tax quote — confirm with the local assessor before writing an offer.

Michigan property taxes: frequently asked

Which West Michigan city or township has the lowest property taxes?
Of the 279 municipalities ranked here, Aetna Township in Mecosta County carries the lowest certified rate for the 2025 tax year: 22.2286 mills, which works out to 1.11% of what a buyer pays for the house. The highest is Montague at 48.4706 mills, or 2.42%. On a $316,000 purchase that is the difference between $3,512 and $7,658 a year. This ranking covers 13 West Michigan counties, not all 83 in the state.
What is the property tax rate in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
There is no single rate. The City of Grand Rapids spans 7 school districts, and each one levies a different total. For 2025 the certified homestead rate runs from 33.1249 to 36.3132 mills — 1.66% to 1.82% of the purchase price. On a $316,000 home that is a $504 a year swing depending on which side of a district line the house sits. The city also levies its own income tax, which no millage figure captures.
Are Michigan property taxes based on the purchase price?
No. The bill is millage × taxable value ÷ 1,000. In the year after a sale the property uncaps and taxable value resets to State Equalized Value, which is 50% of true cash value as the assessor determines it from a mass-appraisal sales study of the whole neighborhood. An assessor may not set an assessed value from your purchase price — assessing individual properties off their own sale price is unlawful in Michigan. So the new taxable value is usually close to half of what you paid, but it is not derived from what you paid.
Why did my taxes jump the year after I bought the house?
Because the previous owner's taxable value was capped and yours was not. While one owner holds a home, Proposal A caps annual growth in taxable value at the lesser of 5% or the inflation rate multiplier. That cap is released on transfer, and taxable value uncaps to State Equalized Value the year after the sale. Across the 251 West Michigan municipalities where both figures are available, a buyer of a median-valued home faces a bill about 1.40× what its current owners pay — the middle half of places falls between 1.24× and 1.51×.
How much can Michigan property taxes go up in one year?
While you own the home, the annual increase in taxable value is capped at the lesser of 5% or the inflation rate multiplier — not 3%, which is the figure that circulates online. The cap does not apply in the year after a transfer of ownership: that year the property uncaps to State Equalized Value with no ceiling at all. Voter-approved millage changes are separate again and can move the bill in any year.
What is the difference between homestead and non-homestead property taxes?
A Principal Residence Exemption removes school operating millage from the bill, up to a ceiling of 18 mills. It is a ceiling, not a constant: across the 630 district rates on this page, 434 sit at exactly 18.0000 mills and 196 are lower, some as low as 0.0000, because of hold-harmless levies and Headlee rollbacks. On a $316,000 purchase the full 18 mills is worth $2,844 a year. You have to file for it: Form 2368 is due 1 June for the summer levy and 1 November for the winter levy. The 1 May deadline still repeated on many sites is out of date.
How current is this data?
The rates are the certified 2025 levy — the newest total-rates report the Michigan Department of Treasury has published. 2026 rates are due in spring 2027. The oldest figure behind anything on this page dates to August 2, 2026. House Bill 5873 would eliminate the 6Senate committee. It is not law: every rate here still includes the State Education Tax at 6 mills, certified 1 April 2026.

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