What is the property tax rate in Saginaw, MI?

Saginaw has an estimated effective property tax rate of 2.40%. On a median home valued at $54,000, homeowners pay approximately $1,298 per year in property taxes.

How does Saginaw compare to Saginaw County?

Saginaw's effective rate of 2.40% is 61% higher than the Saginaw County average of 1.49%. The county-wide median annual tax is $2,284, while Saginaw homeowners pay an estimated $1,298.

How much are property taxes in Saginaw on a $300,000 home?

Based on Saginaw's effective rate of 2.40%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $7,200 per year, or about $600 per month.

Saginaw Property Tax Rate

Saginaw County, Michigan

2.40%effective rate

Saginaw is located in Saginaw County, Michigan. Homeowners in Saginaw pay a median of $1,298 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $54,000, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.40%. This is 61% higher than the Saginaw County average of 1.49%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

2.40%

vs 1.49% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,298

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$54,000

2024 estimate

Population📍

43,879

Saginaw, MI

How Saginaw Compares

Saginaw

2.40%

Saginaw County Average

1.49%

Michigan Average

1.25%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Saginaw

Property taxes in Saginaw are collected by Saginaw County. Tax exemptions available to Saginaw County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Saginaw. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Saginaw County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$7,200

$600/month · Rate: 2.40%

Saginaw County Property Taxes

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Michigan Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.