Michigan homeowners paid a median $2,904 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.25%. The lowest county is Leelanau County (0.68%) and the highest is Ingham County (1.83%) (Census 2020–2024).
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5 lowest-tax counties
5 highest-tax counties
All 83 Michigan counties, lowest rate first
| # | County | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leelanau County | $3,118 | $458,400 | 0.68% |
| 2 | Benzie County | $2,262 | $285,700 | 0.79% |
| 3 | Otsego County | $1,755 | $219,700 | 0.80% |
| 4 | Alcona County | $1,341 | $162,800 | 0.82% |
| 5 | Emmet County | $2,634 | $315,700 | 0.83% |
| 6 | Antrim County | $2,157 | $255,500 | 0.84% |
| 7 | Montmorency County | $1,364 | $158,600 | 0.86% |
| 8 | Kalkaska County | $1,646 | $188,900 | 0.87% |
| 9 | Cheboygan County | $1,704 | $192,500 | 0.89% |
| 10 | Grand Traverse County | $3,010 | $339,400 | 0.89% |
| 11 | Charlevoix County | $2,493 | $276,800 | 0.90% |
| 12 | Sanilac County | $1,520 | $168,300 | 0.90% |
| 13 | Lapeer County | $2,202 | $239,000 | 0.92% |
| 14 | Oscoda County | $1,177 | $125,500 | 0.94% |
| 15 | Alger County | $1,656 | $176,200 | 0.94% |
| 16 | Ogemaw County | $1,464 | $154,900 | 0.95% |
| 17 | Presque Isle County | $1,432 | $151,300 | 0.95% |
| 18 | Iosco County | $1,359 | $142,200 | 0.96% |
| 19 | Livingston County | $3,454 | $356,800 | 0.97% |
| 20 | Cass County | $2,116 | $218,000 | 0.97% |
| 21 | Marquette County | $2,109 | $216,500 | 0.97% |
| 22 | Luce County | $1,097 | $112,000 | 0.98% |
| 23 | Missaukee County | $1,675 | $170,400 | 0.98% |
| 24 | Hillsdale County | $1,738 | $176,100 | 0.99% |
| 25 | Schoolcraft County | $1,407 | $141,800 | 0.99% |
| 26 | Mecosta County | $1,778 | $178,900 | 0.99% |
| 27 | Keweenaw County | $1,689 | $169,800 | 0.99% |
| 28 | Oceana County | $1,914 | $190,100 | 1.01% |
| 29 | Roscommon County | $1,604 | $158,700 | 1.01% |
| 30 | Montcalm County | $1,876 | $185,500 | 1.01% |
| 31 | Menominee County | $1,537 | $151,800 | 1.01% |
| 32 | Osceola County | $1,584 | $155,400 | 1.02% |
| 33 | Ottawa County | $3,313 | $323,400 | 1.02% |
| 34 | Manistee County | $1,898 | $182,200 | 1.04% |
| 35 | Barry County | $2,769 | $264,100 | 1.05% |
| 36 | Mason County | $2,334 | $219,600 | 1.06% |
| 37 | Crawford County | $1,734 | $163,000 | 1.06% |
| 38 | Alpena County | $1,639 | $153,900 | 1.06% |
| 39 | Mackinac County | $1,863 | $174,500 | 1.07% |
| 40 | Allegan County | $2,884 | $267,100 | 1.08% |
| 41 | Berrien County | $2,429 | $224,300 | 1.08% |
| 42 | Lake County | $1,456 | $133,900 | 1.09% |
| 43 | St. Joseph County | $1,959 | $178,300 | 1.10% |
| 44 | Newaygo County | $2,055 | $186,700 | 1.10% |
| 45 | Kent County | $3,217 | $289,900 | 1.11% |
| 46 | Clare County | $1,489 | $133,800 | 1.11% |
| 47 | Ionia County | $2,237 | $198,500 | 1.13% |
| 48 | Delta County | $1,771 | $157,100 | 1.13% |
| 49 | Wexford County | $1,927 | $170,400 | 1.13% |
| 50 | Arenac County | $1,707 | $150,600 | 1.13% |
| 51 | St. Clair County | $2,562 | $224,600 | 1.14% |
| 52 | Gladwin County | $1,867 | $162,300 | 1.15% |
| 53 | Branch County | $1,879 | $162,500 | 1.16% |
| 54 | Monroe County | $2,648 | $228,900 | 1.16% |
| 55 | Ontonagon County | $1,294 | $111,700 | 1.16% |
| 56 | Houghton County | $1,858 | $159,900 | 1.16% |
| 57 | Muskegon County | $2,348 | $198,300 | 1.18% |
| 58 | Huron County | $1,829 | $154,300 | 1.19% |
| 59 | Tuscola County | $1,812 | $149,500 | 1.21% |
| 60 | Baraga County | $1,679 | $138,100 | 1.22% |
| 61 | Clinton County | $3,185 | $259,500 | 1.23% |
| 62 | Van Buren County | $2,536 | $206,500 | 1.23% |
| 63 | Gratiot County | $1,826 | $147,500 | 1.24% |
| 64 | Jackson County | $2,432 | $193,700 | 1.26% |
| 65 | Chippewa County | $2,038 | $161,900 | 1.26% |
| 66 | Dickinson County | $1,940 | $153,300 | 1.27% |
| 67 | Lenawee County | $2,492 | $196,800 | 1.27% |
| 68 | Oakland County | $4,371 | $343,600 | 1.27% |
| 69 | Shiawassee County | $2,251 | $171,600 | 1.31% |
| 70 | Isabella County | $2,276 | $170,400 | 1.34% |
| 71 | Iron County | $1,467 | $109,100 | 1.34% |
| 72 | Genesee County | $2,487 | $182,400 | 1.36% |
| 73 | Macomb County | $3,404 | $243,900 | 1.40% |
| 74 | Eaton County | $3,067 | $216,900 | 1.41% |
| 75 | Gogebic County | $1,535 | $107,200 | 1.43% |
| 76 | Kalamazoo County | $3,498 | $241,800 | 1.45% |
| 77 | Calhoun County | $2,368 | $162,800 | 1.45% |
| 78 | Midland County | $2,875 | $195,400 | 1.47% |
| 79 | Bay County | $2,271 | $152,200 | 1.49% |
| 80 | Saginaw County | $2,284 | $152,800 | 1.49% |
| 81 | Washtenaw County | $5,678 | $374,100 | 1.52% |
| 82 | Wayne County | $2,904 | $178,500 | 1.63% |
| 83 | Ingham County | $3,640 | $198,800 | 1.83% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What county has the lowest property tax in Michigan?
Leelanau County, with a median effective rate of 0.68% ($3,118 median tax), per Census 2020–2024.
What county has the highest property tax in Michigan?
Ingham County at 1.83% ($3,640 median tax).
How much is property tax in Michigan?
Michigan homeowners paid a median $2,904 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.25%. The lowest county is Leelanau County (0.68%) and the highest is Ingham County (1.83%) (Census 2020–2024).