Michigan— Property Tax & Closing Costs
Michigan property tax by county
Property tax rates, median home values, and closing cost estimates for all 83 counties in Michigan. The average effective rate across the state is 1.12%, ranking Michigan 14 of 51 (above-average property taxes). Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.
Average rate
1.12%
across 83 counties
National rank
#14
of 51states & DC
Median home value
$178,300
county median in state
Rate range
0.68%–1.83%
Leelanau County → Ingham County
Lowest property tax rates in Michigan
The five Michigan counties with the lowest effective property tax rates, useful for buyers comparing total cost of ownership across the state.
| County | Rate | Median home | Median taxes |
|---|
| Leelanau County | 0.68% | $458,400 | $3,118 |
| Benzie County | 0.79% | $285,700 | $2,262 |
| Otsego County | 0.80% | $219,700 | $1,755 |
| Alcona County | 0.82% | $162,800 | $1,341 |
| Emmet County | 0.83% | $315,700 | $2,634 |
Highest property tax rates in Michigan
The five Michigancounties with the highest effective property tax rates. High rates often reflect strong school district funding or municipal services rather than weakness — but they materially change a buyer's monthly carrying cost.
| County | Rate | Median home | Median taxes |
|---|
| Ingham County | 1.83% | $198,800 | $3,640 |
| Wayne County | 1.63% | $178,500 | $2,904 |
| Washtenaw County | 1.52% | $374,100 | $5,678 |
| Saginaw County | 1.49% | $152,800 | $2,284 |
| Bay County | 1.49% | $152,200 | $2,271 |
All 83 counties in Michigan
Effective property tax rate, median home value, and median annual taxes paid for every county in Michigan. Click a county to open its full property tax calculator and closing cost breakdown.
| County | Rate | Median home | Median taxes |
|---|
| Alcona County | 0.82% | $162,800 | $1,341 |
| Alger County | 0.94% | $176,200 | $1,656 |
| Allegan County | 1.08% | $267,100 | $2,884 |
| Alpena County | 1.06% | $153,900 | $1,639 |
| Antrim County | 0.84% | $255,500 | $2,157 |
| Arenac County | 1.13% | $150,600 | $1,707 |
| Baraga County | 1.22% | $138,100 | $1,679 |
| Barry County | 1.05% | $264,100 | $2,769 |
| Bay County | 1.49% | $152,200 | $2,271 |
| Benzie County | 0.79% | $285,700 | $2,262 |
| Berrien County | 1.08% | $224,300 | $2,429 |
| Branch County | 1.16% | $162,500 | $1,879 |
| Calhoun County | 1.46% | $162,800 | $2,368 |
| Cass County | 0.97% | $218,000 | $2,116 |
| Charlevoix County | 0.90% | $276,800 | $2,493 |
| Cheboygan County | 0.89% | $192,500 | $1,704 |
| Chippewa County | 1.26% | $161,900 | $2,038 |
| Clare County | 1.11% | $133,800 | $1,489 |
| Clinton County | 1.23% | $259,500 | $3,185 |
| Crawford County | 1.06% | $163,000 | $1,734 |
| Delta County | 1.13% | $157,100 | $1,771 |
| Dickinson County | 1.26% | $153,300 | $1,940 |
| Eaton County | 1.41% | $216,900 | $3,067 |
| Emmet County | 0.83% | $315,700 | $2,634 |
| Genesee County | 1.36% | $182,400 | $2,487 |
| Gladwin County | 1.15% | $162,300 | $1,867 |
| Gogebic County | 1.43% | $107,200 | $1,535 |
| Grand Traverse County | 0.89% | $339,400 | $3,010 |
| Gratiot County | 1.24% | $147,500 | $1,826 |
| Hillsdale County | 0.99% | $176,100 | $1,738 |
| Houghton County | 1.16% | $159,900 | $1,858 |
| Huron County | 1.19% | $154,300 | $1,829 |
| Ingham County | 1.83% | $198,800 | $3,640 |
| Ionia County | 1.13% | $198,500 | $2,237 |
| Iosco County | 0.96% | $142,200 | $1,359 |
| Iron County | 1.34% | $109,100 | $1,467 |
| Isabella County | 1.34% | $170,400 | $2,276 |
| Jackson County | 1.26% | $193,700 | $2,432 |
| Kalamazoo County | 1.45% | $241,800 | $3,498 |
| Kalkaska County | 0.87% | $188,900 | $1,646 |
| Kent County | 1.11% | $289,900 | $3,217 |
| Keweenaw County | 1.00% | $169,800 | $1,689 |
| Lake County | 1.09% | $133,900 | $1,456 |
| Lapeer County | 0.92% | $239,000 | $2,202 |
| Leelanau County | 0.68% | $458,400 | $3,118 |
| Lenawee County | 1.27% | $196,800 | $2,492 |
| Livingston County | 0.97% | $356,800 | $3,454 |
| Luce County | 0.98% | $112,000 | $1,097 |
| Mackinac County | 1.07% | $174,500 | $1,863 |
| Macomb County | 1.40% | $243,900 | $3,404 |
| Manistee County | 1.04% | $182,200 | $1,898 |
| Marquette County | 0.97% | $216,500 | $2,109 |
| Mason County | 1.06% | $219,600 | $2,334 |
| Mecosta County | 0.99% | $178,900 | $1,778 |
| Menominee County | 1.01% | $151,800 | $1,537 |
| Midland County | 1.47% | $195,400 | $2,875 |
| Missaukee County | 0.98% | $170,400 | $1,675 |
| Monroe County | 1.16% | $228,900 | $2,648 |
| Montcalm County | 1.01% | $185,500 | $1,876 |
| Montmorency County | 0.86% | $158,600 | $1,364 |
| Muskegon County | 1.18% | $198,300 | $2,348 |
| Newaygo County | 1.10% | $186,700 | $2,055 |
| Oakland County | 1.27% | $343,600 | $4,371 |
| Oceana County | 1.01% | $190,100 | $1,914 |
| Ogemaw County | 0.95% | $154,900 | $1,464 |
| Ontonagon County | 1.16% | $111,700 | $1,294 |
| Osceola County | 1.02% | $155,400 | $1,584 |
| Oscoda County | 0.94% | $125,500 | $1,177 |
| Otsego County | 0.80% | $219,700 | $1,755 |
| Ottawa County | 1.02% | $323,400 | $3,313 |
| Presque Isle County | 0.95% | $151,300 | $1,432 |
| Roscommon County | 1.01% | $158,700 | $1,604 |
| Saginaw County | 1.49% | $152,800 | $2,284 |
| Sanilac County | 0.90% | $168,300 | $1,520 |
| Schoolcraft County | 0.99% | $141,800 | $1,407 |
| Shiawassee County | 1.31% | $171,600 | $2,251 |
| St. Clair County | 1.14% | $224,600 | $2,562 |
| St. Joseph County | 1.10% | $178,300 | $1,959 |
| Tuscola County | 1.21% | $149,500 | $1,812 |
| Van Buren County | 1.23% | $206,500 | $2,536 |
| Washtenaw County | 1.52% | $374,100 | $5,678 |
| Wayne County | 1.63% | $178,500 | $2,904 |
| Wexford County | 1.13% | $170,400 | $1,927 |
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, tables B25077 (median home value) and B25103 (median real estate taxes paid). Effective rate is computed as median taxes paid divided by median home value at the county level and represents the typical owner-occupied home — actual bills vary by purchase price, exemptions, and special assessments.