Michigan property tax

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20

The median effective property tax rate in Michigan is 1.28%, above the national median of 0.98%, ranking 15 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $2,795 a year on a home worth $217,600. On a $300,000 home that is about $3,840 before exemptions.

Effective rate
1.28%
Median annual bill
$2,795
Median home value
$217,600
Rank (highest = 1)
15of 51

Property tax by county in Michigan

All 83 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.

CountyEffective rateMedian billMedian home valuePopulation
Wayne County1.64%$2,794$170,2001,773,767
Oakland County1.32%$4,241$320,4001,272,294
Macomb County1.42%$3,293$231,400877,624
Kent County1.14%$3,028$265,700658,844
Genesee County1.40%$2,417$172,900404,087
Washtenaw County1.56%$5,505$353,000368,394
Ottawa County1.06%$3,078$291,200298,614
Ingham County1.86%$3,488$187,500282,015
Kalamazoo County1.48%$3,378$227,500261,437
Livingston County0.99%$3,269$331,100195,143
Saginaw County1.57%$2,190$139,400189,210
Muskegon County1.26%$2,280$180,900175,378
Jackson County1.29%$2,353$182,900160,187
St. Clair County1.17%$2,493$213,900160,089
Monroe County1.16%$2,492$215,700155,001
Berrien County1.11%$2,357$211,400153,411
Calhoun County1.50%$2,269$151,500133,846
Allegan County1.13%$2,799$247,000120,913
Eaton County1.41%$2,924$206,700109,000
Bay County1.63%$2,205$135,100103,235
Lenawee County1.33%$2,412$181,10098,823
Grand Traverse County0.98%$2,900$296,20095,757
Lapeer County0.95%$2,185$229,10088,703
Midland County1.50%$2,771$184,30083,641
Clinton County1.25%$3,048$243,70079,419
Van Buren County1.29%$2,444$189,90075,681
Shiawassee County1.35%$2,214$164,60068,061
Montcalm County1.08%$1,851$172,10067,174
Ionia County1.17%$2,211$189,40066,706
Marquette County1.00%$2,019$202,00066,430
Isabella County1.32%$2,180$165,10064,475
Barry County1.11%$2,706$243,70062,982
St. Joseph County1.11%$1,867$167,60060,870
Tuscola County1.28%$1,753$136,90053,071
Cass County0.96%$1,972$205,20051,606
Newaygo County1.15%$2,052$178,30050,414
Hillsdale County0.96%$1,644$170,50045,658
Branch County1.23%$1,813$147,50044,914
Gratiot County1.27%$1,739$136,80041,478
Sanilac County0.92%$1,488$162,20040,574
Mecosta County1.00%$1,692$169,90040,321
Houghton County1.27%$1,780$140,30037,428
Delta County1.13%$1,658$146,80036,829
Chippewa County1.29%$1,972$153,10036,448
Emmet County0.91%$2,492$275,30034,159
Wexford County1.17%$1,868$160,30033,868
Huron County1.24%$1,754$141,30031,258
Clare County1.18%$1,387$117,40031,109
Mason County1.11%$2,203$199,30029,177
Alpena County1.13%$1,556$137,80028,908
Oceana County1.14%$1,916$167,60026,788
Charlevoix County0.99%$2,408$242,80026,143
Dickinson County1.47%$1,917$130,30025,940
Cheboygan County0.93%$1,625$175,20025,778
Gladwin County1.18%$1,813$153,20025,543
Otsego County0.89%$1,751$196,50025,352
Iosco County1.06%$1,304$122,90025,333
Manistee County1.09%$1,814$166,60025,247
Antrim County0.91%$2,033$222,50023,876
Roscommon County1.05%$1,552$148,00023,639
Menominee County1.03%$1,470$142,70023,295
Osceola County1.06%$1,478$139,60023,122
Leelanau County0.70%$2,856$406,90022,607
Ogemaw County1.02%$1,417$138,60020,853
Benzie County0.83%$2,119$254,40018,177
Kalkaska County0.89%$1,545$174,30018,116
Missaukee County0.98%$1,600$163,70015,156
Arenac County1.30%$1,676$129,00015,054
Gogebic County1.49%$1,488$99,70014,348
Crawford County1.09%$1,639$149,90013,271
Presque Isle County1.02%$1,382$135,20013,142
Lake County1.15%$1,413$122,90012,393
Iron County1.44%$1,459$101,50011,650
Mackinac County1.04%$1,719$165,60010,865
Alcona County0.84%$1,322$157,50010,310
Montmorency County0.92%$1,309$142,0009,372
Alger County1.00%$1,652$165,7008,813
Oscoda County0.94%$1,182$126,0008,338
Baraga County1.34%$1,666$124,4008,249
Schoolcraft County1.09%$1,348$123,5008,093
Luce County1.02%$1,121$110,4006,325
Ontonagon County1.23%$1,244$101,0005,870
Keweenaw County0.94%$1,704$181,4002,106
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates (B25103, B25077, B01003). A plus sign marks counties where the Census caps reported taxes at $10,000, so the true median is higher.

Michigan compared with the United States

The Michigan median bill of $2,795 is below the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Michigan are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.

Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Michigan?

The median effective property tax rate in Michigan is 1.28% of home value, above the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $3,840 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.

Which Michigan county has the highest property tax?

Ingham County has the highest median effective rate in Michigan at 1.86%. Leelanau County has the lowest at 0.70%. The largest county by population, Wayne County, is at 1.64%.