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.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1.64% | $2,794 | $170,200 | 1,773,767 |
| Oakland County | 1.32% | $4,241 | $320,400 | 1,272,294 |
| Macomb County | 1.42% | $3,293 | $231,400 | 877,624 |
| Kent County | 1.14% | $3,028 | $265,700 | 658,844 |
| Genesee County | 1.40% | $2,417 | $172,900 | 404,087 |
| Washtenaw County | 1.56% | $5,505 | $353,000 | 368,394 |
| Ottawa County | 1.06% | $3,078 | $291,200 | 298,614 |
| Ingham County | 1.86% | $3,488 | $187,500 | 282,015 |
| Kalamazoo County | 1.48% | $3,378 | $227,500 | 261,437 |
| Livingston County | 0.99% | $3,269 | $331,100 | 195,143 |
| Saginaw County | 1.57% | $2,190 | $139,400 | 189,210 |
| Muskegon County | 1.26% | $2,280 | $180,900 | 175,378 |
| Jackson County | 1.29% | $2,353 | $182,900 | 160,187 |
| St. Clair County | 1.17% | $2,493 | $213,900 | 160,089 |
| Monroe County | 1.16% | $2,492 | $215,700 | 155,001 |
| Berrien County | 1.11% | $2,357 | $211,400 | 153,411 |
| Calhoun County | 1.50% | $2,269 | $151,500 | 133,846 |
| Allegan County | 1.13% | $2,799 | $247,000 | 120,913 |
| Eaton County | 1.41% | $2,924 | $206,700 | 109,000 |
| Bay County | 1.63% | $2,205 | $135,100 | 103,235 |
| Lenawee County | 1.33% | $2,412 | $181,100 | 98,823 |
| Grand Traverse County | 0.98% | $2,900 | $296,200 | 95,757 |
| Lapeer County | 0.95% | $2,185 | $229,100 | 88,703 |
| Midland County | 1.50% | $2,771 | $184,300 | 83,641 |
| Clinton County | 1.25% | $3,048 | $243,700 | 79,419 |
| Van Buren County | 1.29% | $2,444 | $189,900 | 75,681 |
| Shiawassee County | 1.35% | $2,214 | $164,600 | 68,061 |
| Montcalm County | 1.08% | $1,851 | $172,100 | 67,174 |
| Ionia County | 1.17% | $2,211 | $189,400 | 66,706 |
| Marquette County | 1.00% | $2,019 | $202,000 | 66,430 |
| Isabella County | 1.32% | $2,180 | $165,100 | 64,475 |
| Barry County | 1.11% | $2,706 | $243,700 | 62,982 |
| St. Joseph County | 1.11% | $1,867 | $167,600 | 60,870 |
| Tuscola County | 1.28% | $1,753 | $136,900 | 53,071 |
| Cass County | 0.96% | $1,972 | $205,200 | 51,606 |
| Newaygo County | 1.15% | $2,052 | $178,300 | 50,414 |
| Hillsdale County | 0.96% | $1,644 | $170,500 | 45,658 |
| Branch County | 1.23% | $1,813 | $147,500 | 44,914 |
| Gratiot County | 1.27% | $1,739 | $136,800 | 41,478 |
| Sanilac County | 0.92% | $1,488 | $162,200 | 40,574 |
| Mecosta County | 1.00% | $1,692 | $169,900 | 40,321 |
| Houghton County | 1.27% | $1,780 | $140,300 | 37,428 |
| Delta County | 1.13% | $1,658 | $146,800 | 36,829 |
| Chippewa County | 1.29% | $1,972 | $153,100 | 36,448 |
| Emmet County | 0.91% | $2,492 | $275,300 | 34,159 |
| Wexford County | 1.17% | $1,868 | $160,300 | 33,868 |
| Huron County | 1.24% | $1,754 | $141,300 | 31,258 |
| Clare County | 1.18% | $1,387 | $117,400 | 31,109 |
| Mason County | 1.11% | $2,203 | $199,300 | 29,177 |
| Alpena County | 1.13% | $1,556 | $137,800 | 28,908 |
| Oceana County | 1.14% | $1,916 | $167,600 | 26,788 |
| Charlevoix County | 0.99% | $2,408 | $242,800 | 26,143 |
| Dickinson County | 1.47% | $1,917 | $130,300 | 25,940 |
| Cheboygan County | 0.93% | $1,625 | $175,200 | 25,778 |
| Gladwin County | 1.18% | $1,813 | $153,200 | 25,543 |
| Otsego County | 0.89% | $1,751 | $196,500 | 25,352 |
| Iosco County | 1.06% | $1,304 | $122,900 | 25,333 |
| Manistee County | 1.09% | $1,814 | $166,600 | 25,247 |
| Antrim County | 0.91% | $2,033 | $222,500 | 23,876 |
| Roscommon County | 1.05% | $1,552 | $148,000 | 23,639 |
| Menominee County | 1.03% | $1,470 | $142,700 | 23,295 |
| Osceola County | 1.06% | $1,478 | $139,600 | 23,122 |
| Leelanau County | 0.70% | $2,856 | $406,900 | 22,607 |
| Ogemaw County | 1.02% | $1,417 | $138,600 | 20,853 |
| Benzie County | 0.83% | $2,119 | $254,400 | 18,177 |
| Kalkaska County | 0.89% | $1,545 | $174,300 | 18,116 |
| Missaukee County | 0.98% | $1,600 | $163,700 | 15,156 |
| Arenac County | 1.30% | $1,676 | $129,000 | 15,054 |
| Gogebic County | 1.49% | $1,488 | $99,700 | 14,348 |
| Crawford County | 1.09% | $1,639 | $149,900 | 13,271 |
| Presque Isle County | 1.02% | $1,382 | $135,200 | 13,142 |
| Lake County | 1.15% | $1,413 | $122,900 | 12,393 |
| Iron County | 1.44% | $1,459 | $101,500 | 11,650 |
| Mackinac County | 1.04% | $1,719 | $165,600 | 10,865 |
| Alcona County | 0.84% | $1,322 | $157,500 | 10,310 |
| Montmorency County | 0.92% | $1,309 | $142,000 | 9,372 |
| Alger County | 1.00% | $1,652 | $165,700 | 8,813 |
| Oscoda County | 0.94% | $1,182 | $126,000 | 8,338 |
| Baraga County | 1.34% | $1,666 | $124,400 | 8,249 |
| Schoolcraft County | 1.09% | $1,348 | $123,500 | 8,093 |
| Luce County | 1.02% | $1,121 | $110,400 | 6,325 |
| Ontonagon County | 1.23% | $1,244 | $101,000 | 5,870 |
| Keweenaw County | 0.94% | $1,704 | $181,400 | 2,106 |
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%.