Property Tax in Michigan by County
Homeowners in Michigan pay a median of $2,795 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $217,600, according to the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023. The table below covers all 83 counties in the state for which the Census Bureau publishes figures. That state median is about 6% lower than the US median of $2,969.
At the top of the Michigan table sits Washtenaw County, MI (median $5,505); at the bottom, Luce County, MI (median $1,121). One state, one tax system on paper — but the bills are set locally, county by county and district by district.
How do the counties compare with the nation? 9 of the 83 counties listed here sit above the US median bill of $2,969. Take the county medians themselves and the middle one is $1,916; the full range runs from $1,121 (Luce County) up to $5,505 (Washtenaw County).
For orientation: the county with the most residents is Wayne County (1,773,767 people), and the county covering the most land is Marquette County (1,809 square miles). Their own tax and value medians are in the table below.
Where people live in Michigan: Wayne County leads with 1,773,767 residents (median tax $2,794, median home $170,200), followed by Oakland County (1,272,294; $4,241 on $320,400) and Macomb County (877,624; $3,293 on $231,400).
Michigan counties: median property tax
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw County, MI | $5,505 | $353,000 | 1.56% | 368,394 |
| Oakland County, MI | $4,241 | $320,400 | 1.32% | 1,272,294 |
| Ingham County, MI | $3,488 | $187,500 | 1.86% | 282,015 |
| Kalamazoo County, MI | $3,378 | $227,500 | 1.49% | 261,437 |
| Macomb County, MI | $3,293 | $231,400 | 1.42% | 877,624 |
| Livingston County, MI | $3,269 | $331,100 | 0.99% | 195,143 |
| Ottawa County, MI | $3,078 | $291,200 | 1.06% | 298,614 |
| Clinton County, MI | $3,048 | $243,700 | 1.25% | 79,419 |
| Kent County, MI | $3,028 | $265,700 | 1.14% | 658,844 |
| Eaton County, MI | $2,924 | $206,700 | 1.42% | 109,000 |
| Grand Traverse County, MI | $2,900 | $296,200 | 0.98% | 95,757 |
| Leelanau County, MI | $2,856 | $406,900 | 0.70% | 22,607 |
| Allegan County, MI | $2,799 | $247,000 | 1.13% | 120,913 |
| Wayne County, MI | $2,794 | $170,200 | 1.64% | 1,773,767 |
| Midland County, MI | $2,771 | $184,300 | 1.50% | 83,641 |
| Barry County, MI | $2,706 | $243,700 | 1.11% | 62,982 |
| St. Clair County, MI | $2,493 | $213,900 | 1.17% | 160,089 |
| Emmet County, MI | $2,492 | $275,300 | 0.91% | 34,159 |
| Monroe County, MI | $2,492 | $215,700 | 1.16% | 155,001 |
| Van Buren County, MI | $2,444 | $189,900 | 1.29% | 75,681 |
| Genesee County, MI | $2,417 | $172,900 | 1.40% | 404,087 |
| Lenawee County, MI | $2,412 | $181,100 | 1.33% | 98,823 |
| Charlevoix County, MI | $2,408 | $242,800 | 0.99% | 26,143 |
| Berrien County, MI | $2,357 | $211,400 | 1.11% | 153,411 |
| Jackson County, MI | $2,353 | $182,900 | 1.29% | 160,187 |
| Muskegon County, MI | $2,280 | $180,900 | 1.26% | 175,378 |
| Calhoun County, MI | $2,269 | $151,500 | 1.50% | 133,846 |
| Shiawassee County, MI | $2,214 | $164,600 | 1.34% | 68,061 |
| Ionia County, MI | $2,211 | $189,400 | 1.17% | 66,706 |
| Bay County, MI | $2,205 | $135,100 | 1.63% | 103,235 |
| Mason County, MI | $2,203 | $199,300 | 1.10% | 29,177 |
| Saginaw County, MI | $2,190 | $139,400 | 1.57% | 189,210 |
| Lapeer County, MI | $2,185 | $229,100 | 0.95% | 88,703 |
| Isabella County, MI | $2,180 | $165,100 | 1.32% | 64,475 |
| Benzie County, MI | $2,119 | $254,400 | 0.83% | 18,177 |
| Newaygo County, MI | $2,052 | $178,300 | 1.15% | 50,414 |
| Antrim County, MI | $2,033 | $222,500 | 0.91% | 23,876 |
| Marquette County, MI | $2,019 | $202,000 | 1.00% | 66,430 |
| Cass County, MI | $1,972 | $205,200 | 0.96% | 51,606 |
| Chippewa County, MI | $1,972 | $153,100 | 1.29% | 36,448 |
| Dickinson County, MI | $1,917 | $130,300 | 1.47% | 25,940 |
| Oceana County, MI | $1,916 | $167,600 | 1.14% | 26,788 |
| Wexford County, MI | $1,868 | $160,300 | 1.17% | 33,868 |
| St. Joseph County, MI | $1,867 | $167,600 | 1.11% | 60,870 |
| Montcalm County, MI | $1,851 | $172,100 | 1.08% | 67,174 |
| Manistee County, MI | $1,814 | $166,600 | 1.09% | 25,247 |
| Branch County, MI | $1,813 | $147,500 | 1.23% | 44,914 |
| Gladwin County, MI | $1,813 | $153,200 | 1.18% | 25,543 |
| Houghton County, MI | $1,780 | $140,300 | 1.27% | 37,428 |
| Huron County, MI | $1,754 | $141,300 | 1.24% | 31,258 |
| Tuscola County, MI | $1,753 | $136,900 | 1.28% | 53,071 |
| Otsego County, MI | $1,751 | $196,500 | 0.89% | 25,352 |
| Gratiot County, MI | $1,739 | $136,800 | 1.27% | 41,478 |
| Mackinac County, MI | $1,719 | $165,600 | 1.04% | 10,865 |
| Keweenaw County, MI | $1,704 | $181,400 | 0.94% | 2,106 |
| Mecosta County, MI | $1,692 | $169,900 | 1.00% | 40,321 |
| Arenac County, MI | $1,676 | $129,000 | 1.30% | 15,054 |
| Baraga County, MI | $1,666 | $124,400 | 1.34% | 8,249 |
| Delta County, MI | $1,658 | $146,800 | 1.13% | 36,829 |
| Alger County, MI | $1,652 | $165,700 | 1.00% | 8,813 |
| Hillsdale County, MI | $1,644 | $170,500 | 0.96% | 45,658 |
| Crawford County, MI | $1,639 | $149,900 | 1.09% | 13,271 |
| Cheboygan County, MI | $1,625 | $175,200 | 0.93% | 25,778 |
| Missaukee County, MI | $1,600 | $163,700 | 0.98% | 15,156 |
| Alpena County, MI | $1,556 | $137,800 | 1.13% | 28,908 |
| Roscommon County, MI | $1,552 | $148,000 | 1.05% | 23,639 |
| Kalkaska County, MI | $1,545 | $174,300 | 0.89% | 18,116 |
| Gogebic County, MI | $1,488 | $99,700 | 1.49% | 14,348 |
| Sanilac County, MI | $1,488 | $162,200 | 0.92% | 40,574 |
| Osceola County, MI | $1,478 | $139,600 | 1.06% | 23,122 |
| Menominee County, MI | $1,470 | $142,700 | 1.03% | 23,295 |
| Iron County, MI | $1,459 | $101,500 | 1.44% | 11,650 |
| Ogemaw County, MI | $1,417 | $138,600 | 1.02% | 20,853 |
| Lake County, MI | $1,413 | $122,900 | 1.15% | 12,393 |
| Clare County, MI | $1,387 | $117,400 | 1.18% | 31,109 |
| Presque Isle County, MI | $1,382 | $135,200 | 1.02% | 13,142 |
| Schoolcraft County, MI | $1,348 | $123,500 | 1.09% | 8,093 |
| Alcona County, MI | $1,322 | $157,500 | 0.84% | 10,310 |
| Montmorency County, MI | $1,309 | $142,000 | 0.92% | 9,372 |
| Iosco County, MI | $1,304 | $122,900 | 1.06% | 25,333 |
| Ontonagon County, MI | $1,244 | $101,000 | 1.23% | 5,870 |
| Oscoda County, MI | $1,182 | $126,000 | 0.94% | 8,338 |
| Luce County, MI | $1,121 | $110,400 | 1.01% | 6,325 |
*Derived rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value — an estimate from two survey medians, not an official rate. Counties in bold detail pages are linked; all figures: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023.
How assessment and appeals work in Michigan
The mechanics in Michigan follow the standard American pattern. A local assessor — generally a county office — estimates market value. Taxable value is what remains after exemptions. Each overlapping district (county, municipality, schools, and any special districts) applies its own rate, and the sum of those rates produces the bill the county collects.
Owners who think a property has been overvalued can appeal, first informally with the assessor and then formally to the review body named on the assessment notice. The strongest appeals rest on evidence: mistakes on the property record card, or sale prices of comparable homes that came in below the assessed value. Because filing windows are brief, check the deadline on your notice as soon as it arrives.
Statewide medians hide wide local variation, and Michigan is no exception: bills depend on where in the state a home sits and which districts tax it. Use this page to place a county in context, then verify the specifics for any single property with the county assessor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Michigan?
The median real estate tax paid in Michigan is $2,795 per year, on a median home value of $217,600 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
Which Michigan county has the highest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Washtenaw County has the highest median real estate taxes paid at $5,505 per year.
Which Michigan county has the lowest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Luce County has the lowest median real estate taxes paid at $1,121 per year.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Michigan?
Assessments in Michigan are handled locally, usually by the county assessor or an equivalent local office. If you believe your assessed value is too high, request your property record card, check it for errors, and file an appeal with the local board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on that notice — appeal windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.