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.
By county: $2,040 in Leelanau County to $5,493 in Ingham County (the lowest and highest rates among counties with 10,000+ people). Find yours in the "Tax on your home" column below. Estimates use each county's median effective rate; 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, Leelanau County has the lowest effective rate: about 0.68% of home value.
Which Michigan county has the highest property tax?
Ingham County has the highest effective rate among counties with 10,000+ people: about 1.83%.