Property Tax Rates in Michigan
Michigan has a median annual property tax of $2,795 on a median home value of $217,600, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 1.28%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Michigan.
Michigan’s effective property tax rate of 1.28% is above the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 23 counties have rates above the state median while 60 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Michigan
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | $2,794 | 1.64% | $170,200 | 693,446 |
| Oakland County | $4,241 | 1.32% | $320,400 | 528,681 |
| Macomb County | $3,293 | 1.42% | $231,400 | 356,426 |
| Kent County | $3,028 | 1.14% | $265,700 | 254,860 |
| Genesee County | $2,417 | 1.40% | $172,900 | 166,375 |
| Washtenaw County | $5,505 | 1.56% | $353,000 | 149,256 |
| Ingham County | $3,488 | 1.86% | $187,500 | 116,566 |
| Ottawa County | $3,078 | 1.06% | $291,200 | 110,019 |
| Kalamazoo County | $3,378 | 1.48% | $227,500 | 106,251 |
| Saginaw County | $2,190 | 1.57% | $139,400 | 77,586 |
| Livingston County | $3,269 | 0.99% | $331,100 | 75,722 |
| Muskegon County | $2,280 | 1.26% | $180,900 | 67,112 |
| St. Clair County | $2,493 | 1.17% | $213,900 | 66,618 |
| Berrien County | $2,357 | 1.11% | $211,400 | 63,651 |
| Monroe County | $2,492 | 1.16% | $215,700 | 62,509 |
| Jackson County | $2,353 | 1.29% | $182,900 | 62,034 |
| Calhoun County | $2,269 | 1.50% | $151,500 | 53,431 |
| Eaton County | $2,924 | 1.41% | $206,700 | 45,115 |
| Allegan County | $2,799 | 1.13% | $247,000 | 44,984 |
| Bay County | $2,205 | 1.63% | $135,100 | 44,917 |
| Grand Traverse County | $2,900 | 0.98% | $296,200 | 39,596 |
| Lenawee County | $2,412 | 1.33% | $181,100 | 38,807 |
| Midland County | $2,771 | 1.50% | $184,300 | 34,608 |
| Lapeer County | $2,185 | 0.95% | $229,100 | 34,479 |
| Clinton County | $3,048 | 1.25% | $243,700 | 31,314 |
| Van Buren County | $2,444 | 1.29% | $189,900 | 30,101 |
| Marquette County | $2,019 | 1.00% | $202,000 | 27,887 |
| Shiawassee County | $2,214 | 1.35% | $164,600 | 27,618 |
| Isabella County | $2,180 | 1.32% | $165,100 | 24,942 |
| Barry County | $2,706 | 1.11% | $243,700 | 24,409 |
| Montcalm County | $1,851 | 1.08% | $172,100 | 24,153 |
| St. Joseph County | $1,867 | 1.11% | $167,600 | 23,610 |
| Ionia County | $2,211 | 1.17% | $189,400 | 22,994 |
| Tuscola County | $1,753 | 1.28% | $136,900 | 21,472 |
| Cass County | $1,972 | 0.96% | $205,200 | 21,089 |
| Newaygo County | $2,052 | 1.15% | $178,300 | 19,428 |
| Hillsdale County | $1,644 | 0.96% | $170,500 | 17,858 |
| Sanilac County | $1,488 | 0.92% | $162,200 | 17,451 |
| Branch County | $1,813 | 1.23% | $147,500 | 16,922 |
| Mecosta County | $1,692 | 1.00% | $169,900 | 16,312 |
| Delta County | $1,658 | 1.13% | $146,800 | 15,900 |
| Emmet County | $2,492 | 0.91% | $275,300 | 14,604 |
| Gratiot County | $1,739 | 1.27% | $136,800 | 14,511 |
| Houghton County | $1,780 | 1.27% | $140,300 | 14,251 |
| Chippewa County | $1,972 | 1.29% | $153,100 | 13,867 |
| Huron County | $1,754 | 1.24% | $141,300 | 13,836 |
| Wexford County | $1,868 | 1.17% | $160,300 | 13,428 |
| Alpena County | $1,556 | 1.13% | $137,800 | 12,734 |
| Mason County | $2,203 | 1.11% | $199,300 | 12,426 |
| Charlevoix County | $2,408 | 0.99% | $242,800 | 12,247 |
| Clare County | $1,387 | 1.18% | $117,400 | 12,150 |
| Dickinson County | $1,917 | 1.47% | $130,300 | 11,837 |
| Roscommon County | $1,552 | 1.05% | $148,000 | 11,475 |
| Iosco County | $1,304 | 1.06% | $122,900 | 11,449 |
| Gladwin County | $1,813 | 1.18% | $153,200 | 11,060 |
| Antrim County | $2,033 | 0.91% | $222,500 | 11,034 |
| Otsego County | $1,751 | 0.89% | $196,500 | 10,996 |
| Cheboygan County | $1,625 | 0.93% | $175,200 | 10,757 |
| Manistee County | $1,814 | 1.09% | $166,600 | 10,324 |
| Oceana County | $1,916 | 1.14% | $167,600 | 10,247 |
| Menominee County | $1,470 | 1.03% | $142,700 | 10,011 |
| Leelanau County | $2,856 | 0.70% | $406,900 | 9,439 |
| Ogemaw County | $1,417 | 1.02% | $138,600 | 9,122 |
| Osceola County | $1,478 | 1.06% | $139,600 | 9,072 |
| Kalkaska County | $1,545 | 0.89% | $174,300 | 7,716 |
| Benzie County | $2,119 | 0.83% | $254,400 | 7,466 |
| Gogebic County | $1,488 | 1.49% | $99,700 | 7,038 |
| Arenac County | $1,676 | 1.30% | $129,000 | 6,421 |
| Presque Isle County | $1,382 | 1.02% | $135,200 | 6,316 |
| Crawford County | $1,639 | 1.09% | $149,900 | 6,009 |
| Missaukee County | $1,600 | 0.98% | $163,700 | 5,750 |
| Iron County | $1,459 | 1.44% | $101,500 | 5,354 |
| Mackinac County | $1,719 | 1.04% | $165,600 | 5,128 |
| Alcona County | $1,322 | 0.84% | $157,500 | 5,116 |
| Lake County | $1,413 | 1.15% | $122,900 | 4,931 |
| Montmorency County | $1,309 | 0.92% | $142,000 | 4,769 |
| Schoolcraft County | $1,348 | 1.09% | $123,500 | 3,821 |
| Oscoda County | $1,182 | 0.94% | $126,000 | 3,648 |
| Alger County | $1,652 | 1.00% | $165,700 | 3,490 |
| Baraga County | $1,666 | 1.34% | $124,400 | 3,337 |
| Ontonagon County | $1,244 | 1.23% | $101,000 | 2,978 |
| Luce County | $1,121 | 1.02% | $110,400 | 2,404 |
| Keweenaw County | $1,704 | 0.94% | $181,400 | 1,090 |
About Property Taxes in Michigan
Property taxes in Michigan are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Michigan should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.