Michigan Property Tax Data
ACS 2024 property tax data for 83 counties in MI.
The average median property tax in Michigan is $2,183/year, which is 10% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.12% on a median home value of $197,293. Taxes range from $1,097 in Luce County to $5,678 in Washtenaw County.
What This Data Tells Us About Michigan
Across 83 counties in Michigan, the average median property tax is $2,183 per year, 10% above the national median of $1,993. The statewide effective rate of 1.12% on a median home value of $197,293 reflects how Michigan's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level.
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 ($197,293) 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.
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Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.12% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Michigan has property tax rates near the national average.
All Counties in Michigan (83)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alcona County | $1,341 | 0.82% |
| Alger County | $1,656 | 0.94% |
| Allegan County | $2,884 | 1.08% |
| Alpena County | $1,639 | 1.06% |
| Antrim County | $2,157 | 0.84% |
| Arenac County | $1,707 | 1.13% |
| Baraga County | $1,679 | 1.22% |
| Barry County | $2,769 | 1.05% |
| Bay County | $2,271 | 1.49% |
| Benzie County | $2,262 | 0.79% |
| Berrien County | $2,429 | 1.08% |
| Branch County | $1,879 | 1.16% |
| Calhoun County | $2,368 | 1.45% |
| Cass County | $2,116 | 0.97% |
| Charlevoix County | $2,493 | 0.90% |
| Cheboygan County | $1,704 | 0.89% |
| Chippewa County | $2,038 | 1.26% |
| Clare County | $1,489 | 1.11% |
| Clinton County | $3,185 | 1.23% |
| Crawford County | $1,734 | 1.06% |
| Delta County | $1,771 | 1.13% |
| Dickinson County | $1,940 | 1.27% |
| Eaton County | $3,067 | 1.41% |
| Emmet County | $2,634 | 0.83% |
| Genesee County | $2,487 | 1.36% |
| Gladwin County | $1,867 | 1.15% |
| Gogebic County | $1,535 | 1.43% |
| Grand Traverse County | $3,010 | 0.89% |
| Gratiot County | $1,826 | 1.24% |
| Hillsdale County | $1,738 | 0.99% |
| Houghton County | $1,858 | 1.16% |
| Huron County | $1,829 | 1.19% |
| Ingham County | $3,640 | 1.83% |
| Ionia County | $2,237 | 1.13% |
| Iosco County | $1,359 | 0.96% |
| Iron County | $1,467 | 1.34% |
| Isabella County | $2,276 | 1.34% |
| Jackson County | $2,432 | 1.26% |
| Kalamazoo County | $3,498 | 1.45% |
| Kalkaska County | $1,646 | 0.87% |
| Kent County | $3,217 | 1.11% |
| Keweenaw County | $1,689 | 0.99% |
| Lake County | $1,456 | 1.09% |
| Lapeer County | $2,202 | 0.92% |
| Leelanau County | $3,118 | 0.68% |
| Lenawee County | $2,492 | 1.27% |
| Livingston County | $3,454 | 0.97% |
| Luce County | $1,097 | 0.98% |
| Mackinac County | $1,863 | 1.07% |
| Macomb County | $3,404 | 1.40% |
| Manistee County | $1,898 | 1.04% |
| Marquette County | $2,109 | 0.97% |
| Mason County | $2,334 | 1.06% |
| Mecosta County | $1,778 | 0.99% |
| Menominee County | $1,537 | 1.01% |
| Midland County | $2,875 | 1.47% |
| Missaukee County | $1,675 | 0.98% |
| Monroe County | $2,648 | 1.16% |
| Montcalm County | $1,876 | 1.01% |
| Montmorency County | $1,364 | 0.86% |
| Muskegon County | $2,348 | 1.18% |
| Newaygo County | $2,055 | 1.10% |
| Oakland County | $4,371 | 1.27% |
| Oceana County | $1,914 | 1.01% |
| Ogemaw County | $1,464 | 0.95% |
| Ontonagon County | $1,294 | 1.16% |
| Osceola County | $1,584 | 1.02% |
| Oscoda County | $1,177 | 0.94% |
| Otsego County | $1,755 | 0.80% |
| Ottawa County | $3,313 | 1.02% |
| Presque Isle County | $1,432 | 0.95% |
| Roscommon County | $1,604 | 1.01% |
| Saginaw County | $2,284 | 1.49% |
| Sanilac County | $1,520 | 0.90% |
| Schoolcraft County | $1,407 | 0.99% |
| Shiawassee County | $2,251 | 1.31% |
| St. Clair County | $2,562 | 1.14% |
| St. Joseph County | $1,959 | 1.10% |
| Tuscola County | $1,812 | 1.21% |
| Van Buren County | $2,536 | 1.23% |
| Washtenaw County | $5,678 | 1.52% |
| Wayne County | $2,904 | 1.63% |
| Wexford County | $1,927 | 1.13% |
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