Michigan property tax by county
Statewide, Michigan homeowners pay about 1.18% of their home's value in property tax each year: roughly $3,526 on a $300,000 home. Enter your home's value below to see the tax in each county.
On a $300,000 home: about $3,526 a year at the statewide rate.
Reported point-estimate range: $2,040 in Leelanau County to $5,493 in Ingham County (among counties with 10,000+ people and medians reported as point estimates). Find yours in the "Tax on your home" column below. Estimates use each county's reported ratio of medians; your bill depends on assessments, exemptions and local levies.
Property tax by Michigan county
Counties are listed by population, largest first.
| County | Tax on your home | Effective rate | Median tax bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | $4,881 | 1.63% | $2,904 | $178,500 |
| Oakland County | $3,816 | 1.27% | $4,371 | $343,600 |
| Macomb County | $4,188 | 1.40% | $3,404 | $243,900 |
| Kent County | $3,330 | 1.11% | $3,217 | $289,900 |
| Genesee County | $4,089 | 1.36% | $2,487 | $182,400 |
| Washtenaw County | $4,554 | 1.52% | $5,678 | $374,100 |
| Ottawa County | $3,072 | 1.02% | $3,313 | $323,400 |
| Ingham County | $5,493 | 1.83% | $3,640 | $198,800 |
| Kalamazoo County | $4,341 | 1.45% | $3,498 | $241,800 |
| Livingston County | $2,904 | 0.97% | $3,454 | $356,800 |
| Saginaw County | $4,485 | 1.49% | $2,284 | $152,800 |
| Muskegon County | $3,552 | 1.18% | $2,348 | $198,300 |
| St. Clair County | $3,423 | 1.14% | $2,562 | $224,600 |
| Jackson County | $3,768 | 1.26% | $2,432 | $193,700 |
| Monroe County | $3,471 | 1.16% | $2,648 | $228,900 |
| Berrien County | $3,249 | 1.08% | $2,429 | $224,300 |
| Calhoun County | $4,365 | 1.46% | $2,368 | $162,800 |
| Allegan County | $3,240 | 1.08% | $2,884 | $267,100 |
| Eaton County | $4,242 | 1.41% | $3,067 | $216,900 |
| Bay County | $4,476 | 1.49% | $2,271 | $152,200 |
| Lenawee County | $3,798 | 1.27% | $2,492 | $196,800 |
| Grand Traverse County | $2,661 | 0.89% | $3,010 | $339,400 |
| Lapeer County | $2,763 | 0.92% | $2,202 | $239,000 |
| Midland County | $4,413 | 1.47% | $2,875 | $195,400 |
| Clinton County | $3,681 | 1.23% | $3,185 | $259,500 |
| Van Buren County | $3,684 | 1.23% | $2,536 | $206,500 |
| Shiawassee County | $3,936 | 1.31% | $2,251 | $171,600 |
| Montcalm County | $3,033 | 1.01% | $1,876 | $185,500 |
| Marquette County | $2,922 | 0.97% | $2,109 | $216,500 |
| Ionia County | $3,381 | 1.13% | $2,237 | $198,500 |
| Isabella County | $4,008 | 1.34% | $2,276 | $170,400 |
| Barry County | $3,144 | 1.05% | $2,769 | $264,100 |
| St. Joseph County | $3,297 | 1.10% | $1,959 | $178,300 |
| Tuscola County | $3,636 | 1.21% | $1,812 | $149,500 |
| Cass County | $2,913 | 0.97% | $2,116 | $218,000 |
| Newaygo County | $3,303 | 1.10% | $2,055 | $186,700 |
| Hillsdale County | $2,961 | 0.99% | $1,738 | $176,100 |
| Branch County | $3,468 | 1.16% | $1,879 | $162,500 |
| Gratiot County | $3,714 | 1.24% | $1,826 | $147,500 |
| Mecosta County | $2,982 | 0.99% | $1,778 | $178,900 |
| Sanilac County | $2,709 | 0.90% | $1,520 | $168,300 |
| Houghton County | $3,486 | 1.16% | $1,858 | $159,900 |
| Delta County | $3,381 | 1.13% | $1,771 | $157,100 |
| Chippewa County | $3,777 | 1.26% | $2,038 | $161,900 |
| Emmet County | $2,502 | 0.83% | $2,634 | $315,700 |
| Wexford County | $3,393 | 1.13% | $1,927 | $170,400 |
| Clare County | $3,339 | 1.11% | $1,489 | $133,800 |
| Huron County | $3,555 | 1.19% | $1,829 | $154,300 |
| Mason County | $3,189 | 1.06% | $2,334 | $219,600 |
| Alpena County | $3,195 | 1.06% | $1,639 | $153,900 |
| Oceana County | $3,021 | 1.01% | $1,914 | $190,100 |
| Charlevoix County | $2,703 | 0.90% | $2,493 | $276,800 |
| Dickinson County | $3,795 | 1.26% | $1,940 | $153,300 |
| Cheboygan County | $2,655 | 0.89% | $1,704 | $192,500 |
| Gladwin County | $3,450 | 1.15% | $1,867 | $162,300 |
| Otsego County | $2,397 | 0.80% | $1,755 | $219,700 |
| Manistee County | $3,126 | 1.04% | $1,898 | $182,200 |
| Iosco County | $2,868 | 0.96% | $1,359 | $142,200 |
| Antrim County | $2,532 | 0.84% | $2,157 | $255,500 |
| Roscommon County | $3,033 | 1.01% | $1,604 | $158,700 |
| Menominee County | $3,039 | 1.01% | $1,537 | $151,800 |
| Osceola County | $3,057 | 1.02% | $1,584 | $155,400 |
| Leelanau County | $2,040 | 0.68% | $3,118 | $458,400 |
| Ogemaw County | $2,835 | 0.95% | $1,464 | $154,900 |
| Benzie County | $2,376 | 0.79% | $2,262 | $285,700 |
| Kalkaska County | $2,613 | 0.87% | $1,646 | $188,900 |
| Missaukee County | $2,949 | 0.98% | $1,675 | $170,400 |
| Arenac County | $3,399 | 1.13% | $1,707 | $150,600 |
| Gogebic County | $4,296 | 1.43% | $1,535 | $107,200 |
| Crawford County | $3,192 | 1.06% | $1,734 | $163,000 |
| Presque Isle County | $2,838 | 0.95% | $1,432 | $151,300 |
| Lake County | $3,261 | 1.09% | $1,456 | $133,900 |
| Iron County | $4,035 | 1.34% | $1,467 | $109,100 |
| Mackinac County | $3,204 | 1.07% | $1,863 | $174,500 |
| Alcona County | $2,472 | 0.82% | $1,341 | $162,800 |
| Montmorency County | $2,580 | 0.86% | $1,364 | $158,600 |
| Alger County | $2,820 | 0.94% | $1,656 | $176,200 |
| Oscoda County | $2,814 | 0.94% | $1,177 | $125,500 |
| Baraga County | $3,648 | 1.22% | $1,679 | $138,100 |
| Schoolcraft County | $2,976 | 0.99% | $1,407 | $141,800 |
| Luce County | $2,937 | 0.98% | $1,097 | $112,000 |
| Ontonagon County | $3,474 | 1.16% | $1,294 | $111,700 |
| Keweenaw County | $2,985 | 1.00% | $1,689 | $169,800 |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Michigan?
The median Michigan homeowner pays $2,988 a year on a median home worth $254,200, an effective rate of about 1.18% (Census ACS 2024). Rates vary by county.
Which Michigan county has the lowest property tax?
Among counties with at least 10,000 people and Census medians reported as point estimates, Leelanau County has the lowest reported point-estimate effective rate: about 0.68% of home value.
Which Michigan county has the highest property tax?
Among counties with at least 10,000 people and Census medians reported as point estimates, Ingham County has the highest reported point-estimate effective rate: about 1.83%.