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Jackson County, MI Property Tax Calculator
Jackson County homeowners pay a median $2,432 a year in property tax, 1.26% of a median $193,700 home: the same as Michigan's 1.25% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Jackson County by home value, at 1.26%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $1,256 | $105 |
| $150,000 | $1,884 | $157 |
| $190,000 | $2,386 | $199 |
| $290,000 | $3,642 | $304 |
| $390,000 | $4,898 | $408 |
Jackson County against Michigan and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 1.26% | $2,432 | $193,700 | $66,073 |
| Michigan | 1.25% | $2,904 | $231,600 | $72,875 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Jackson County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Jackson County?
The effective rate is 1.26%: a median $2,432 a year on a median $193,700 home. That's the 16th highest of the 36 Michigan counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jackson County?
About $5,024 a year, $419 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Jackson County compare with the rest of Michigan?
Its rate is the same as the state's 1.25%. Across Michigan, covered counties range from 0.89% to 1.83%.
How do I lower my Jackson County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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