Shields property tax, in one number.
The typical Shields homeowner pays $2,768 a year on a $174,500 home. That's above the Saginaw County rate (1.49%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxShields at a glance
Shields is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Saginaw County. Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $3,014, versus $2,523 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 3.4% of the median household income of $82,125.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Saginaw County
Shields compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shields | $2,768 | $174,500 | 1.59% |
| Saginaw County | $2,284 | $152,800 | 1.49% |
| Michigan | $2,904 | $231,600 | 1.25% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Saginaw County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Saginaw County1.49% · $2,284
- Saginaw2.26% · $1,358
- Bridgeport1.62% · $1,596
- Bay County1.49% · $2,271
- Midland County1.47% · $2,875
- Genesee County1.36% · $2,487
- Shiawassee County1.31% · $2,251
- Gratiot County1.24% · $1,826
- Tuscola County1.21% · $1,812
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Shields?
The effective rate is about 1.59%. The median homeowner pays $2,768 a year on a home worth a median $174,500 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $150,000 home in Shields?
About $2,385 a year, or roughly $199 a month, at Shields's average effective rate of 1.59%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the city or township assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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