Michigan property tax
Midwest region · 83 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Michigan has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 1.35% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — +25.1% versus the US average of 1.08%, well above the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $2,955 on a median home worth around $221,770. Michigan ranks #14 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Ingham County is highest at 1.86% and Leelanau County is lowest at 0.70%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Michigan property tax at a glance
| Figure | Michigan |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 1.35% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 1.13% |
| Typical median bill | $2,955 |
| Typical median home value | $221,770 |
| Versus US average rate | +25.1% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #14 |
| Counties | 83 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Michigan counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Michigan, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 83 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ingham County | $3,488 | $187,500 | 1.86% |
| 2 | Wayne County | $2,794 | $170,200 | 1.64% |
| 3 | Bay County | $2,205 | $135,100 | 1.63% |
| 4 | Saginaw County | $2,190 | $139,400 | 1.57% |
| 5 | Washtenaw County | $5,505 | $353,000 | 1.56% |
| 6 | Midland County | $2,771 | $184,300 | 1.50% |
| 7 | Calhoun County | $2,269 | $151,500 | 1.50% |
| 8 | Gogebic County | $1,488 | $99,700 | 1.49% |
| 9 | Kalamazoo County | $3,378 | $227,500 | 1.49% |
| 10 | Dickinson County | $1,917 | $130,300 | 1.47% |
| 11 | Iron County | $1,459 | $101,500 | 1.44% |
| 12 | Macomb County | $3,293 | $231,400 | 1.42% |
| 13 | Eaton County | $2,924 | $206,700 | 1.42% |
| 14 | Genesee County | $2,417 | $172,900 | 1.40% |
| 15 | Shiawassee County | $2,214 | $164,600 | 1.34% |
| 16 | Baraga County | $1,666 | $124,400 | 1.34% |
| 17 | Lenawee County | $2,412 | $181,100 | 1.33% |
| 18 | Oakland County | $4,241 | $320,400 | 1.32% |
| 19 | Isabella County | $2,180 | $165,100 | 1.32% |
| 20 | Arenac County | $1,676 | $129,000 | 1.30% |
| 21 | Chippewa County | $1,972 | $153,100 | 1.29% |
| 22 | Van Buren County | $2,444 | $189,900 | 1.29% |
| 23 | Jackson County | $2,353 | $182,900 | 1.29% |
| 24 | Tuscola County | $1,753 | $136,900 | 1.28% |
| 25 | Gratiot County | $1,739 | $136,800 | 1.27% |
| 26 | Houghton County | $1,780 | $140,300 | 1.27% |
| 27 | Muskegon County | $2,280 | $180,900 | 1.26% |
| 28 | Clinton County | $3,048 | $243,700 | 1.25% |
| 29 | Huron County | $1,754 | $141,300 | 1.24% |
| 30 | Ontonagon County | $1,244 | $101,000 | 1.23% |
| 31 | Branch County | $1,813 | $147,500 | 1.23% |
| 32 | Gladwin County | $1,813 | $153,200 | 1.18% |
| 33 | Clare County | $1,387 | $117,400 | 1.18% |
| 34 | Ionia County | $2,211 | $189,400 | 1.17% |
| 35 | St. Clair County | $2,493 | $213,900 | 1.17% |
| 36 | Wexford County | $1,868 | $160,300 | 1.17% |
| 37 | Monroe County | $2,492 | $215,700 | 1.16% |
| 38 | Newaygo County | $2,052 | $178,300 | 1.15% |
| 39 | Lake County | $1,413 | $122,900 | 1.15% |
| 40 | Oceana County | $1,916 | $167,600 | 1.14% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Michigan compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (this state) | 1.35% | $2,955 | +25.1% |
| Kansas | 1.35% | $2,748 | +25.2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1.38% | $3,509 | +27.5% |
| Rhode Island | 1.32% | $4,871 | +22.1% |
| Ohio | 1.43% | $2,976 | +32.8% |
| Iowa | 1.48% | $2,997 | +37.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Michigan?
Michigan's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 1.35% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), +25.1% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $2,955 on a $221,770 home. It ranks #14 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Michigan county has the highest property tax?
In Michigan, Ingham County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 1.86% (median tax $3,488). The lowest is Leelanau County at 0.70%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Michigan?
Michigan is high on property tax at a 1.35% effective rate, well above the US average effective rate. The median Michigan home is worth about $221,770 and the median bill is around $2,955. Rates vary widely between its 83 counties.
How is the Michigan property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (1.13%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20