Michigan Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 83 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$2,183
Average Rate
1.11%
Average Home Value
$197,293
County tax atlas
Michigan property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
83/83
Avg rate
1.11%
Avg bill
$2,183
Avg home
$197,293
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$2,183
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
1.11%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$197,293
National avg $281,900
Counties
83
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Michigan
Michigan Taxes Above the National Average
Michigan homeowners pay an effective property tax rate of 1.166%, which ranks above the national median of 1.03%—placing the state in the higher-tax category nationwide. This means Michigan residents shoulder a notably heavier property tax burden than the typical American household, though the state remains well below the highest-taxing states like New Jersey and Illinois.
Wide Variation Across 83 Counties
Michigan's property tax rates swing dramatically from 0.702% in Leelanau County to 1.860% in Ingham County—a gap that reflects vastly different local funding priorities and home values. The median tax bill ranges even more starkly, from just $1,121 in rural Luce County to $5,505 in Washtenaw County, showing that where you live in Michigan fundamentally shapes your tax obligation.
Typical Michigan Homeowner Pays $2,102 Annually
The median Michigan home is valued at $182,224 with a median annual property tax bill of $2,102, meaning homeowners typically pay about 1.2% of their home's value each year in taxes. This is notably lower than the national median property tax of $2,690, even though Michigan's effective rate is slightly above average—a reflection of Michigan's lower median home values compared to the rest of the nation.
College Towns and Metro Areas Hit Harder
Ingham County (home to Michigan State University) and Washtenaw County (home to University of Michigan) lead the state with the highest tax bills at $3,488 and $5,505 respectively, reflecting strong local tax bases and robust public services. By contrast, rural northern counties like Luce, Oscoda, and Ontonagon keep residents' annual bills under $1,250, making Michigan's tax burden a story of sharp urban-rural divides.
Michigan: Moderately High, But Affordable Homes
Michigan sits squarely above the national average on property taxes, yet homeowners here pay less in absolute dollars than most Americans because homes cost significantly less than the national median. The real tax pressure concentrates in college towns and affluent metro counties—making Michigan a mixed picture where rural and smaller-town residents enjoy lower taxes, while those in knowledge economy hubs pay a premium.
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.