In short
Homeowners in Michigan paid a median $2,904 a year in property tax on a home with a median value of $231,600, 1.25% of the value (Census ACS 2020-2024), rank 14 of 51 including DC. Across its 83 counties, the ratio ranges from 0.68% in Leelanau County to 1.83% in Ingham County; the highest median bill is in Washtenaw County ($5,678).
Every county
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax, per year | Margin of error | Median home value | Owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham County | 1.83% | $3,640 | ±$57 | $198,800 | 69,627 |
| Wayne County | 1.63% | $2,904 | ±$26 | $178,500 | 453,652 |
| Washtenaw County | 1.52% | $5,678 | ±$91 | $374,100 | 92,768 |
| Bay County | 1.49% | $2,271 | ±$57 | $152,200 | 34,745 |
| Saginaw County | 1.49% | $2,284 | ±$52 | $152,800 | 57,770 |
| Midland County | 1.47% | $2,875 | ±$63 | $195,400 | 27,322 |
| Calhoun County | 1.45% | $2,368 | ±$57 | $162,800 | 38,747 |
| Kalamazoo County | 1.45% | $3,498 | ±$66 | $241,800 | 69,106 |
| Gogebic County | 1.43% | $1,535 | ±$111 | $107,200 | 5,660 |
| Eaton County | 1.41% | $3,067 | ±$69 | $216,900 | 33,694 |
| Macomb County | 1.4% | $3,404 | ±$26 | $243,900 | 269,056 |
| Genesee County | 1.36% | $2,487 | ±$37 | $182,400 | 118,363 |
| Iron County | 1.34% | $1,467 | ±$73 | $109,100 | 4,687 |
| Isabella County | 1.34% | $2,276 | ±$97 | $170,400 | 15,406 |
| Shiawassee County | 1.31% | $2,251 | ±$62 | $171,600 | 22,536 |
| Dickinson County | 1.27% | $1,940 | ±$99 | $153,300 | 9,805 |
| Lenawee County | 1.27% | $2,492 | ±$46 | $196,800 | 30,924 |
| Oakland County | 1.27% | $4,371 | ±$39 | $343,600 | 385,500 |
| Chippewa County | 1.26% | $2,038 | ±$98 | $161,900 | 10,564 |
| Jackson County | 1.26% | $2,432 | ±$56 | $193,700 | 46,927 |
| Gratiot County | 1.24% | $1,826 | ±$70 | $147,500 | 11,651 |
| Clinton County | 1.23% | $3,185 | ±$94 | $259,500 | 26,005 |
| Van Buren County | 1.23% | $2,536 | ±$58 | $206,500 | 24,671 |
| Baraga County | 1.22% | $1,679 | ±$109 | $138,100 | 2,695 |
| Tuscola County | 1.21% | $1,812 | ±$46 | $149,500 | 18,577 |
| Huron County | 1.19% | $1,829 | ±$46 | $154,300 | 11,577 |
| Muskegon County | 1.18% | $2,348 | ±$52 | $198,300 | 52,871 |
| Branch County | 1.16% | $1,879 | ±$64 | $162,500 | 13,131 |
| Houghton County | 1.16% | $1,858 | ±$110 | $159,900 | 10,271 |
| Monroe County | 1.16% | $2,648 | ±$51 | $228,900 | 51,502 |
| Ontonagon County | 1.16% | $1,294 | ±$61 | $111,700 | 2,742 |
| Gladwin County | 1.15% | $1,867 | ±$55 | $162,300 | 9,710 |
| St. Clair County | 1.14% | $2,562 | ±$37 | $224,600 | 54,782 |
| Arenac County | 1.13% | $1,707 | ±$56 | $150,600 | 5,651 |
| Delta County | 1.13% | $1,771 | ±$77 | $157,100 | 13,098 |
| Ionia County | 1.13% | $2,237 | ±$78 | $198,500 | 18,052 |
| Wexford County | 1.13% | $1,927 | ±$78 | $170,400 | 11,079 |
| Clare County | 1.11% | $1,489 | ±$62 | $133,800 | 10,878 |
| Kent County | 1.11% | $3,217 | ±$40 | $289,900 | 180,482 |
| Newaygo County | 1.1% | $2,055 | ±$95 | $186,700 | 17,007 |
| St. Joseph County | 1.1% | $1,959 | ±$59 | $178,300 | 17,980 |
| Lake County | 1.09% | $1,456 | ±$63 | $133,900 | 4,255 |
| Allegan County | 1.08% | $2,884 | ±$66 | $267,100 | 39,772 |
| Berrien County | 1.08% | $2,429 | ±$48 | $224,300 | 46,611 |
| Mackinac County | 1.07% | $1,863 | ±$112 | $174,500 | 4,049 |
| Alpena County | 1.06% | $1,639 | ±$75 | $153,900 | 10,415 |
| Crawford County | 1.06% | $1,734 | ±$87 | $163,000 | 4,962 |
| Mason County | 1.06% | $2,334 | ±$79 | $219,600 | 10,025 |
| Barry County | 1.05% | $2,769 | ±$88 | $264,100 | 21,374 |
| Manistee County | 1.04% | $1,898 | ±$76 | $182,200 | 9,057 |
| Osceola County | 1.02% | $1,584 | ±$52 | $155,400 | 7,831 |
| Ottawa County | 1.02% | $3,313 | ±$56 | $323,400 | 88,248 |
| Menominee County | 1.01% | $1,537 | ±$79 | $151,800 | 8,359 |
| Montcalm County | 1.01% | $1,876 | ±$61 | $185,500 | 20,380 |
| Oceana County | 1.01% | $1,914 | ±$62 | $190,100 | 8,799 |
| Roscommon County | 1.01% | $1,604 | ±$97 | $158,700 | 9,893 |
| Hillsdale County | 0.99% | $1,738 | ±$49 | $176,100 | 14,647 |
| Keweenaw County | 0.99% | $1,689 | ±$352 | $169,800 | 1,029 |
| Mecosta County | 0.99% | $1,778 | ±$79 | $178,900 | 12,851 |
| Schoolcraft County | 0.99% | $1,407 | ±$65 | $141,800 | 3,370 |
| Luce County | 0.98% | $1,097 | ±$103 | $112,000 | 2,027 |
| Missaukee County | 0.98% | $1,675 | ±$91 | $170,400 | 5,015 |
| Cass County | 0.97% | $2,116 | ±$95 | $218,000 | 17,314 |
| Livingston County | 0.97% | $3,454 | ±$46 | $356,800 | 66,404 |
| Marquette County | 0.97% | $2,109 | ±$104 | $216,500 | 19,679 |
| Iosco County | 0.96% | $1,359 | ±$48 | $142,200 | 9,613 |
| Ogemaw County | 0.95% | $1,464 | ±$55 | $154,900 | 7,844 |
| Presque Isle County | 0.95% | $1,432 | ±$44 | $151,300 | 5,905 |
| Alger County | 0.94% | $1,656 | ±$99 | $176,200 | 3,047 |
| Oscoda County | 0.94% | $1,177 | ±$72 | $125,500 | 3,305 |
| Lapeer County | 0.92% | $2,202 | ±$73 | $239,000 | 29,974 |
| Charlevoix County | 0.9% | $2,493 | ±$79 | $276,800 | 10,242 |
| Sanilac County | 0.9% | $1,520 | ±$48 | $168,300 | 14,465 |
| Cheboygan County | 0.89% | $1,704 | ±$84 | $192,500 | 9,556 |
| Grand Traverse County | 0.89% | $3,010 | ±$112 | $339,400 | 31,090 |
| Kalkaska County | 0.87% | $1,646 | ±$76 | $188,900 | 6,868 |
| Montmorency County | 0.86% | $1,364 | ±$53 | $158,600 | 4,326 |
| Antrim County | 0.84% | $2,157 | ±$124 | $255,500 | 9,587 |
| Emmet County | 0.83% | $2,634 | ±$80 | $315,700 | 11,702 |
| Alcona County | 0.82% | $1,341 | ±$53 | $162,800 | 4,755 |
| Otsego County | 0.8% | $1,755 | ±$100 | $219,700 | 8,673 |
| Benzie County | 0.79% | $2,262 | ±$101 | $285,700 | 6,764 |
| Leelanau County | 0.68% | $3,118 | ±$179 | $458,400 | 8,837 |
| Michigan | 1.25% | $2,904 | ±$9 | $231,600 | 2,984,190 |
Owner-occupied homes, five-year estimates 2020-2024; 90% margins of error as published. “Tax ÷ value” is the median tax divided by the median value, a ratio of two medians. The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000 and values at $2,000,000: where a median hits the cap, the ratio is approximate. In small counties the margin of error can be large.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Michigan?
The median tax paid by owner-occupants, $2,904 a year, is 1.25% of the median home value ($231,600), ACS 2020-2024. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, local levies and exemptions.
Which county in Michigan has the highest property tax?
As a share of home value: Ingham County (1.83%), Wayne County (1.63%), Washtenaw County (1.52%). In dollars: Washtenaw County ($5,678), Oakland County ($4,371), Ingham County ($3,640).
How property tax works in Michigan, exemptions and appeals: Michigan property tax guide. All states: property tax by county.
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.