Property taxMichiganCensus ACS 2020–2024
Michigan property tax rates by county
Homeowners in Michigan pay a median $2,904 a year in property tax, 1.25% of the median home value.The median home is worth $231,600. Michigan ranks 14th of 51 (50 states and DC, 1 = highest rate); its rate is 34% higher than the US rate (0.94%). Across its 83 counties the rate runs from 0.68% in Leelanau County to 1.83% in Ingham County.
Effective rate
1.25%
#14 of 51 · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$2,904
± $9 · US $3,119
Median home value
$231,600
US $332,700
Paid by homeowners
$10.1 billion
a year, 2,984,190 owner-occupied homes
Compared with other states
Michigan's property tax rate is 34% higher than the US rate
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value). Grey ticks: the other 50 states and DC.
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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$2,904
$242 a month at 1.25%, the effective rate for Michigan.
| At the US rate (0.94%) | $2,171 |
An estimate from Census averages, not your bill. Your tax depends on your assessed value, local levies and any exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) you claim.
Property tax rates across Michigan's counties
Ingham County has Michigan's highest rate, 1.83%; Leelanau County the lowest, 0.68%
Effective rate of each of 83 counties, highest to lowest; dashed line: Michigan as a whole
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Highest rates
| Ingham County | 1.83% |
| Wayne County | 1.63% |
| Washtenaw County | 1.52% |
| Saginaw County | 1.49% |
| Bay County | 1.49% |
Lowest rates
| Leelanau County | 0.68% |
| Benzie County | 0.79% |
| Otsego County | 0.80% |
| Alcona County | 0.82% |
| Emmet County | 0.83% |
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| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Owner homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham County | 1.83% | $3,640 | $198,800 | 69,627 |
| Wayne County | 1.63% | $2,904 | $178,500 | 453,652 |
| Washtenaw County | 1.52% | $5,678 | $374,100 | 92,768 |
| Saginaw County | 1.49% | $2,284 | $152,800 | 57,770 |
| Bay County | 1.49% | $2,271 | $152,200 | 34,745 |
| Midland County | 1.47% | $2,875 | $195,400 | 27,322 |
| Calhoun County | 1.45% | $2,368 | $162,800 | 38,747 |
| Kalamazoo County | 1.45% | $3,498 | $241,800 | 69,106 |
| Gogebic County | 1.43% | $1,535 | $107,200 | 5,660 |
| Eaton County | 1.41% | $3,067 | $216,900 | 33,694 |
| Macomb County | 1.40% | $3,404 | $243,900 | 269,056 |
| Genesee County | 1.36% | $2,487 | $182,400 | 118,363 |
| Iron County | 1.34% | $1,467 | $109,100 | 4,687 |
| Isabella County | 1.34% | $2,276 | $170,400 | 15,406 |
| Shiawassee County | 1.31% | $2,251 | $171,600 | 22,536 |
| Oakland County | 1.27% | $4,371 | $343,600 | 385,500 |
| Lenawee County | 1.27% | $2,492 | $196,800 | 30,924 |
| Dickinson County | 1.27% | $1,940 | $153,300 | 9,805 |
| Chippewa County | 1.26% | $2,038 | $161,900 | 10,564 |
| Jackson County | 1.26% | $2,432 | $193,700 | 46,927 |
| Gratiot County | 1.24% | $1,826 | $147,500 | 11,651 |
| Van Buren County | 1.23% | $2,536 | $206,500 | 24,671 |
| Clinton County | 1.23% | $3,185 | $259,500 | 26,005 |
| Baraga County | 1.22% | $1,679 | $138,100 | 2,695 |
| Tuscola County | 1.21% | $1,812 | $149,500 | 18,577 |
| Huron County | 1.19% | $1,829 | $154,300 | 11,577 |
| Muskegon County | 1.18% | $2,348 | $198,300 | 52,871 |
| Houghton County | 1.16% | $1,858 | $159,900 | 10,271 |
| Ontonagon County | 1.16% | $1,294 | $111,700 | 2,742 |
| Monroe County | 1.16% | $2,648 | $228,900 | 51,502 |
| Branch County | 1.16% | $1,879 | $162,500 | 13,131 |
| Gladwin County | 1.15% | $1,867 | $162,300 | 9,710 |
| St. Clair County | 1.14% | $2,562 | $224,600 | 54,782 |
| Arenac County | 1.13% | $1,707 | $150,600 | 5,651 |
| Wexford County | 1.13% | $1,927 | $170,400 | 11,079 |
| Delta County | 1.13% | $1,771 | $157,100 | 13,098 |
| Ionia County | 1.13% | $2,237 | $198,500 | 18,052 |
| Clare County | 1.11% | $1,489 | $133,800 | 10,878 |
| Kent County | 1.11% | $3,217 | $289,900 | 180,482 |
| Newaygo County | 1.10% | $2,055 | $186,700 | 17,007 |
| St. Joseph County | 1.10% | $1,959 | $178,300 | 17,980 |
| Lake County | 1.09% | $1,456 | $133,900 | 4,255 |
| Berrien County | 1.08% | $2,429 | $224,300 | 46,611 |
| Allegan County | 1.08% | $2,884 | $267,100 | 39,772 |
| Mackinac County | 1.07% | $1,863 | $174,500 | 4,049 |
| Alpena County | 1.06% | $1,639 | $153,900 | 10,415 |
| Crawford County | 1.06% | $1,734 | $163,000 | 4,962 |
| Mason County | 1.06% | $2,334 | $219,600 | 10,025 |
| Barry County | 1.05% | $2,769 | $264,100 | 21,374 |
| Manistee County | 1.04% | $1,898 | $182,200 | 9,057 |
| Ottawa County | 1.02% | $3,313 | $323,400 | 88,248 |
| Osceola County | 1.02% | $1,584 | $155,400 | 7,831 |
| Menominee County | 1.01% | $1,537 | $151,800 | 8,359 |
| Montcalm County | 1.01% | $1,876 | $185,500 | 20,380 |
| Roscommon County | 1.01% | $1,604 | $158,700 | 9,893 |
| Oceana County | 1.01% | $1,914 | $190,100 | 8,799 |
| Keweenaw County | 0.99% | $1,689 | $169,800 | 1,029 |
| Mecosta County | 0.99% | $1,778 | $178,900 | 12,851 |
| Schoolcraft County | 0.99% | $1,407 | $141,800 | 3,370 |
| Hillsdale County | 0.99% | $1,738 | $176,100 | 14,647 |
| Missaukee County | 0.98% | $1,675 | $170,400 | 5,015 |
| Luce County | 0.98% | $1,097 | $112,000 | 2,027 |
| Marquette County | 0.97% | $2,109 | $216,500 | 19,679 |
| Cass County | 0.97% | $2,116 | $218,000 | 17,314 |
| Livingston County | 0.97% | $3,454 | $356,800 | 66,404 |
| Iosco County | 0.96% | $1,359 | $142,200 | 9,613 |
| Presque Isle County | 0.95% | $1,432 | $151,300 | 5,905 |
| Ogemaw County | 0.95% | $1,464 | $154,900 | 7,844 |
| Alger County | 0.94% | $1,656 | $176,200 | 3,047 |
| Oscoda County | 0.94% | $1,177 | $125,500 | 3,305 |
| Lapeer County | 0.92% | $2,202 | $239,000 | 29,974 |
| Sanilac County | 0.90% | $1,520 | $168,300 | 14,465 |
| Charlevoix County | 0.90% | $2,493 | $276,800 | 10,242 |
| Grand Traverse County | 0.89% | $3,010 | $339,400 | 31,090 |
| Cheboygan County | 0.89% | $1,704 | $192,500 | 9,556 |
| Kalkaska County | 0.87% | $1,646 | $188,900 | 6,868 |
| Montmorency County | 0.86% | $1,364 | $158,600 | 4,326 |
| Antrim County | 0.84% | $2,157 | $255,500 | 9,587 |
| Emmet County | 0.83% | $2,634 | $315,700 | 11,702 |
| Alcona County | 0.82% | $1,341 | $162,800 | 4,755 |
| Otsego County | 0.80% | $1,755 | $219,700 | 8,673 |
| Benzie County | 0.79% | $2,262 | $285,700 | 6,764 |
| Leelanau County | 0.68% | $3,118 | $458,400 | 8,837 |
What homeowners pay
45% of Michigan homeowners pay $3,000 or more a year (US 49%)
Owner-occupied homes by yearly real estate taxes paid
| Yearly property tax paid | Share of homeowners |
|---|---|
| No real estate taxes paid | 6% |
| Less than $800 | 5% |
| $800 to $1,499 | 13% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 10% |
| $2,000 to $2,999 | 20% |
| $3,000 or more | 45% |
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25102.
Median tax with a mortgage: $3,152; without: $2,593.
Five years earlier
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median property tax paid | $2,381 | $2,904 | +22% |
| Median home value | $154,900 | $231,600 | +50% |
| Effective rate | 1.54% | 1.25% | -0.28 pts |
Nearby states
| State | Effective rate |
|---|---|
| New Jersey median $9,590 | 2.11% |
| Illinois median $5,298 | 2.01% |
| New York median $6,582 | 1.55% |
| Wisconsin median $3,792 | 1.42% |
| Ohio median $2,822 | 1.31% |
| Pennsylvania median $3,311 | 1.30% |
| Michigan median $2,904 | 1.25% |
Where to check your own bill
Property tax in Michigan is assessed and billed locally. State rules, exemptions and relief programs: Michigan Department of Treasury, property tax.
Questions and answers
- What is the property tax rate in Michigan?
- The effective rate is 1.25%: a median $2,904 a year on a median home value of $231,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024). It ranks 14th of the 50 states and DC.
- How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Michigan?
- About $3,762 a year at the state's effective rate; it varies by county, from $2,041 in Leelanau County to $5,493 in Ingham County.
- Which county in Michigan has the highest property tax?
- By effective rate, Ingham County (1.83%). By median bill, Washtenaw County ($5,678). The lowest rate is in Leelanau County (0.68%).
- Does this include all property taxes?
- It is the real estate tax that owner-occupants report paying on their home. Business property, renters' indirect costs and personal property taxes on cars are not included.
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Sources and notes
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (released December 2025), tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid by mortgage status), B25077 (median value), B25102 (mortgage status by real estate taxes paid), B25090 and B25082 (aggregate taxes paid and aggregate value) and B25003 (tenure). Owner-occupied homes. Public domain.
- Five years earlier: ACS 2015–2019 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Dollars are nominal.
- Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value. Taxes are what homeowners report paying for the year; values are what they say the home would sell for. Where the Census Bureau caps the median tax at “$10,000+”, the rate is total taxes paid ÷ total home value instead. ± figures are the Census 90% margins of error.
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