Schoolcraft County property tax
Homeowners in Schoolcraft County, Michigan typically pay about 0.99% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,407 on a median home value of $141,800.
Typical effective rate
0.99%
higher than 37% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,407
per year
Median home value
$141,800
In MI
#59
of 83 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.99% — 6% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 21% lower than the Michigan median of 1.25%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,461 for mortgaged homes, $1,366 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 59th highest effective rate of 83 ranked Michigan counties; nationally it sits around the 63th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Schoolcraft County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.99%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Schoolcraft County, MI?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Schoolcraft County is 0.99% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,407) divided by the median home value ($141,800) 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 Schoolcraft County?
The median owner-occupied home in Schoolcraft County is valued at $141,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,407 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,461, versus $1,366 for homes without one.
How does Schoolcraft County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Schoolcraft County's effective rate is 21% lower than the Michigan median, ranking 59th of 83 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Michigan counties
Counties ranked closest to Schoolcraft County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Michigan counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Oceana County | 1.01% | $1,914 |
| 57 | Keweenaw County | 0.99% | $1,689 |
| 58 | Mecosta County | 0.99% | $1,778 |
| 60 | Hillsdale County | 0.99% | $1,738 |
| 61 | Missaukee County | 0.98% | $1,675 |
| 62 | Luce County | 0.98% | $1,097 |
Official data & resources for Schoolcraft County
- Schoolcraft County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Schoolcraft County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Schoolcraft 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.