Michigan Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 83 counties in MI.
The average median property tax in Michigan is $2,102/year, which is 9% above the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 1.17% on a median home value of $182,224. Taxes range from $1,121 in Luce County to $5,505 in Washtenaw County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$2,102
+9% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$182,224
-14% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
1.17%
+23% vs US avg
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All Counties in Michigan (83)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alcona County | $1,322 | 0.84% |
| Alger County | $1,652 | 1.00% |
| Allegan County | $2,799 | 1.13% |
| Alpena County | $1,556 | 1.13% |
| Antrim County | $2,033 | 0.91% |
| Arenac County | $1,676 | 1.30% |
| Baraga County | $1,666 | 1.34% |
| Barry County | $2,706 | 1.11% |
| Bay County | $2,205 | 1.63% |
| Benzie County | $2,119 | 0.83% |
| Berrien County | $2,357 | 1.11% |
| Branch County | $1,813 | 1.23% |
| Calhoun County | $2,269 | 1.50% |
| Cass County | $1,972 | 0.96% |
| Charlevoix County | $2,408 | 0.99% |
| Cheboygan County | $1,625 | 0.93% |
| Chippewa County | $1,972 | 1.29% |
| Clare County | $1,387 | 1.18% |
| Clinton County | $3,048 | 1.25% |
| Crawford County | $1,639 | 1.09% |
| Delta County | $1,658 | 1.13% |
| Dickinson County | $1,917 | 1.47% |
| Eaton County | $2,924 | 1.41% |
| Emmet County | $2,492 | 0.91% |
| Genesee County | $2,417 | 1.40% |
| Gladwin County | $1,813 | 1.18% |
| Gogebic County | $1,488 | 1.49% |
| Grand Traverse County | $2,900 | 0.98% |
| Gratiot County | $1,739 | 1.27% |
| Hillsdale County | $1,644 | 0.96% |
| Houghton County | $1,780 | 1.27% |
| Huron County | $1,754 | 1.24% |
| Ingham County | $3,488 | 1.86% |
| Ionia County | $2,211 | 1.17% |
| Iosco County | $1,304 | 1.06% |
| Iron County | $1,459 | 1.44% |
| Isabella County | $2,180 | 1.32% |
| Jackson County | $2,353 | 1.29% |
| Kalamazoo County | $3,378 | 1.48% |
| Kalkaska County | $1,545 | 0.89% |
| Kent County | $3,028 | 1.14% |
| Keweenaw County | $1,704 | 0.94% |
| Lake County | $1,413 | 1.15% |
| Lapeer County | $2,185 | 0.95% |
| Leelanau County | $2,856 | 0.70% |
| Lenawee County | $2,412 | 1.33% |
| Livingston County | $3,269 | 0.99% |
| Luce County | $1,121 | 1.02% |
| Mackinac County | $1,719 | 1.04% |
| Macomb County | $3,293 | 1.42% |
| Manistee County | $1,814 | 1.09% |
| Marquette County | $2,019 | 1.00% |
| Mason County | $2,203 | 1.11% |
| Mecosta County | $1,692 | 1.00% |
| Menominee County | $1,470 | 1.03% |
| Midland County | $2,771 | 1.50% |
| Missaukee County | $1,600 | 0.98% |
| Monroe County | $2,492 | 1.16% |
| Montcalm County | $1,851 | 1.08% |
| Montmorency County | $1,309 | 0.92% |
| Muskegon County | $2,280 | 1.26% |
| Newaygo County | $2,052 | 1.15% |
| Oakland County | $4,241 | 1.32% |
| Oceana County | $1,916 | 1.14% |
| Ogemaw County | $1,417 | 1.02% |
| Ontonagon County | $1,244 | 1.23% |
| Osceola County | $1,478 | 1.06% |
| Oscoda County | $1,182 | 0.94% |
| Otsego County | $1,751 | 0.89% |
| Ottawa County | $3,078 | 1.06% |
| Presque Isle County | $1,382 | 1.02% |
| Roscommon County | $1,552 | 1.05% |
| Saginaw County | $2,190 | 1.57% |
| Sanilac County | $1,488 | 0.92% |
| Schoolcraft County | $1,348 | 1.09% |
| Shiawassee County | $2,214 | 1.35% |
| St. Clair County | $2,493 | 1.17% |
| St. Joseph County | $1,867 | 1.11% |
| Tuscola County | $1,753 | 1.28% |
| Van Buren County | $2,444 | 1.29% |
| Washtenaw County | $5,505 | 1.56% |
| Wayne County | $2,794 | 1.64% |
| Wexford County | $1,868 | 1.17% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Michigan? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Michigan is $2,102 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 1.17%.
How does Michigan compare to the national average? ▼
Michigan property taxes are 9% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $2,102 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in Michigan has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Luce County has the lowest median property tax in Michigan at $1,121 per year with an effective rate of 1.02%. The highest is Washtenaw County at $5,505.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.