Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Michigan Property Taxes
The average Michigan homeowner pays $2,904 a year at an effective rate of 1.25%, 46% above the U.S. average. Compare 83 counties below.
- $2,904
- Avg median tax
- 1.25%
- Effective rate
- #14 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 83
- Counties
The verdict
The average Michigan homeowner pays $2,904 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.25%, the #14 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $2,904
- Average median tax, 2024
- 1.25%
- Statewide effective rate
- #14 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 83
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($231,600). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Michigan is $2,904/year, which is 46% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.25% on a median home value of $231,600. Taxes range from $1,097 in Luce County to $5,678 in Washtenaw County.
What This Data Tells Us About Michigan
The statewide average property tax in Michigan is $2,904 per year, 46% above the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 1.25% on a median home value of $231,600 reflects how Michigan's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 83 counties below show how that varies locally.
Within Michigan, median annual tax ranges from $1,097 in Luce County (effective rate 0.98%) to $5,678 in Washtenaw County (effective rate 1.52%). Median home values in Michigan ($231,600) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau, individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How Michigan compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Michigan has a higher effective property tax rate than 74% of U.S. states, ranking #14 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.25% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Michigan has property tax rates near the national average.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this state's average effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of Michigan or any other state.
All Counties in Michigan (83)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw County | $5,678 | 1.52% | $374,100 |
| Oakland County | $4,371 | 1.27% | $343,600 |
| Ingham County | $3,640 | 1.83% | $198,800 |
| Kalamazoo County | $3,498 | 1.45% | $241,800 |
| Livingston County | $3,454 | 0.97% | $356,800 |
| Macomb County | $3,404 | 1.40% | $243,900 |
| Ottawa County | $3,313 | 1.02% | $323,400 |
| Kent County | $3,217 | 1.11% | $289,900 |
| Clinton County | $3,185 | 1.23% | $259,500 |
| Leelanau County | $3,118 | 0.68% | $458,400 |
| Eaton County | $3,067 | 1.41% | $216,900 |
| Grand Traverse County | $3,010 | 0.89% | $339,400 |
| Wayne County | $2,904 | 1.63% | $178,500 |
| Allegan County | $2,884 | 1.08% | $267,100 |
| Midland County | $2,875 | 1.47% | $195,400 |
| Barry County | $2,769 | 1.05% | $264,100 |
| Monroe County | $2,648 | 1.16% | $228,900 |
| Emmet County | $2,634 | 0.83% | $315,700 |
| St. Clair County | $2,562 | 1.14% | $224,600 |
| Van Buren County | $2,536 | 1.23% | $206,500 |
| Charlevoix County | $2,493 | 0.90% | $276,800 |
| Lenawee County | $2,492 | 1.27% | $196,800 |
| Genesee County | $2,487 | 1.36% | $182,400 |
| Jackson County | $2,432 | 1.26% | $193,700 |
| Berrien County | $2,429 | 1.08% | $224,300 |
| Calhoun County | $2,368 | 1.45% | $162,800 |
| Muskegon County | $2,348 | 1.18% | $198,300 |
| Mason County | $2,334 | 1.06% | $219,600 |
| Saginaw County | $2,284 | 1.49% | $152,800 |
| Isabella County | $2,276 | 1.34% | $170,400 |
| Bay County | $2,271 | 1.49% | $152,200 |
| Benzie County | $2,262 | 0.79% | $285,700 |
| Shiawassee County | $2,251 | 1.31% | $171,600 |
| Ionia County | $2,237 | 1.13% | $198,500 |
| Lapeer County | $2,202 | 0.92% | $239,000 |
| Antrim County | $2,157 | 0.84% | $255,500 |
| Cass County | $2,116 | 0.97% | $218,000 |
| Marquette County | $2,109 | 0.97% | $216,500 |
| Newaygo County | $2,055 | 1.10% | $186,700 |
| Chippewa County | $2,038 | 1.26% | $161,900 |
| St. Joseph County | $1,959 | 1.10% | $178,300 |
| Dickinson County | $1,940 | 1.27% | $153,300 |
| Wexford County | $1,927 | 1.13% | $170,400 |
| Oceana County | $1,914 | 1.01% | $190,100 |
| Manistee County | $1,898 | 1.04% | $182,200 |
| Branch County | $1,879 | 1.16% | $162,500 |
| Montcalm County | $1,876 | 1.01% | $185,500 |
| Gladwin County | $1,867 | 1.15% | $162,300 |
| Mackinac County | $1,863 | 1.07% | $174,500 |
| Houghton County | $1,858 | 1.16% | $159,900 |
| Huron County | $1,829 | 1.19% | $154,300 |
| Gratiot County | $1,826 | 1.24% | $147,500 |
| Tuscola County | $1,812 | 1.21% | $149,500 |
| Mecosta County | $1,778 | 0.99% | $178,900 |
| Delta County | $1,771 | 1.13% | $157,100 |
| Otsego County | $1,755 | 0.80% | $219,700 |
| Hillsdale County | $1,738 | 0.99% | $176,100 |
| Crawford County | $1,734 | 1.06% | $163,000 |
| Arenac County | $1,707 | 1.13% | $150,600 |
| Cheboygan County | $1,704 | 0.89% | $192,500 |
| Keweenaw County | $1,689 | 0.99% | $169,800 |
| Baraga County | $1,679 | 1.22% | $138,100 |
| Missaukee County | $1,675 | 0.98% | $170,400 |
| Alger County | $1,656 | 0.94% | $176,200 |
| Kalkaska County | $1,646 | 0.87% | $188,900 |
| Alpena County | $1,639 | 1.06% | $153,900 |
| Roscommon County | $1,604 | 1.01% | $158,700 |
| Osceola County | $1,584 | 1.02% | $155,400 |
| Menominee County | $1,537 | 1.01% | $151,800 |
| Gogebic County | $1,535 | 1.43% | $107,200 |
| Sanilac County | $1,520 | 0.90% | $168,300 |
| Clare County | $1,489 | 1.11% | $133,800 |
| Iron County | $1,467 | 1.34% | $109,100 |
| Ogemaw County | $1,464 | 0.95% | $154,900 |
| Lake County | $1,456 | 1.09% | $133,900 |
| Presque Isle County | $1,432 | 0.95% | $151,300 |
| Schoolcraft County | $1,407 | 0.99% | $141,800 |
| Montmorency County | $1,364 | 0.86% | $158,600 |
| Iosco County | $1,359 | 0.96% | $142,200 |
| Alcona County | $1,341 | 0.82% | $162,800 |
| Ontonagon County | $1,294 | 1.16% | $111,700 |
| Oscoda County | $1,177 | 0.94% | $125,500 |
| Luce County | $1,097 | 0.98% | $112,000 |
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PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for Michigan. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-06-09.