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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Saginaw County, Michigan

Saginaw County has an effective property tax rate of 1.50%. On the median home value of $152,800, that's roughly $2,284 per year. Median household income is $60,622.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
1.50%
median tax $2,284 ÷ median home $152,800
Median Home Value1
$152,800
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$60,622
per-capita $34,578
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$2,284
at 1.50% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricSaginaw CountyMichigan (state context)
Effective property tax rate11.50%1.09%
Median home value1$152,800—
State income tax3top rate 4.25%top rate 4.25%
State sales tax36.00% combined6.00% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Saginaw County, MI

For buyers weighing a move to Saginaw County, the math on housing costs cuts two ways. A median home value of $152,800 keeps entry prices well below what many metro areas demand, and the resulting annual property tax bill of $2,284 is a real expense but one tied to a comparatively affordable purchase. That bill reflects an effective rate of 1.495%, which sits above Michigan's statewide median of 1.087% and far above the national figure of 0.794%. Among Michigan's 83 counties, Saginaw County ranks 4th for property tax rate, so owners here pay a premium relative to most of the state. Households earning the median $60,622, with per-capita income at $34,578, absorb that bill against lower home prices. Saginaw anchors the county, with Burt and Chesaning among the other communities.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Saginaw County, MI?
The effective rate is 1.50% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 1.50% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($152,800), the estimated annual bill is about $2,284.
Is Saginaw County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 1.09% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Saginaw County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Saginaw County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.