Marquette County property tax
Homeowners in Marquette County, Michigan typically pay about 0.97% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,109 on a median home value of $216,500.
Typical effective rate
0.97%
higher than 38% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,109
per year
Median home value
$216,500
In MI
#63
of 83 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.97% — 4% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 22% lower than the Michigan median of 1.25%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,350 for mortgaged homes, $1,849 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 63rd highest effective rate of 83 ranked Michigan counties; nationally it sits around the 62th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Marquette County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.97%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Marquette County, MI?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Marquette County is 0.97% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,109) divided by the median home value ($216,500) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Marquette County?
The median owner-occupied home in Marquette County is valued at $216,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,109 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,350, versus $1,849 for homes without one.
How does Marquette County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Marquette County's effective rate is 22% lower than the Michigan median, ranking 63rd of 83 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Michigan counties
Counties ranked closest to Marquette County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Michigan counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Hillsdale County | 0.99% | $1,738 |
| 61 | Missaukee County | 0.98% | $1,675 |
| 62 | Luce County | 0.98% | $1,097 |
| 64 | Cass County | 0.97% | $2,116 |
| 65 | Livingston County | 0.97% | $3,454 |
| 66 | Iosco County | 0.96% | $1,359 |
Official data & resources for Marquette County
- Marquette County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Marquette County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Marquette County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.