Clare County property tax
Homeowners in Clare County, Michigan typically pay about 1.11% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,489 on a median home value of $133,800.
Typical effective rate
1.11%
higher than 28% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,489
per year
Median home value
$133,800
In MI
#38
of 83 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.11% — 19% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 11% lower than the Michigan median of 1.25%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,683 for mortgaged homes, $1,336 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 38th highest effective rate of 83 ranked Michigan counties; nationally it sits around the 72th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Clare County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.11%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Clare County, MI?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Clare County is 1.11% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,489) divided by the median home value ($133,800) 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 Clare County?
The median owner-occupied home in Clare County is valued at $133,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,489 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,683, versus $1,336 for homes without one.
How does Clare County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Clare County's effective rate is 11% lower than the Michigan median, ranking 38th of 83 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Michigan counties
Counties ranked closest to Clare County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Michigan counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Wexford County | 1.13% | $1,927 |
| 36 | Delta County | 1.13% | $1,771 |
| 37 | Ionia County | 1.13% | $2,237 |
| 39 | Kent County | 1.11% | $3,217 |
| 40 | Newaygo County | 1.10% | $2,055 |
| 41 | St. Joseph County | 1.10% | $1,959 |
Official data & resources for Clare County
- Clare County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Clare County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Clare 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.