Lenawee County Property Taxes
Lenawee County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
14.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$201/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.33%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$181,100
State avg ▼ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,461
$205/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,324
$194/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#67
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lenawee County, Michigan
Lenawee's tax rate ranks among Michigan's highest
Lenawee County's 1.332% effective tax rate stands well above Michigan's state average of 1.166% and significantly exceeds the national median of roughly 1.1%. The median property tax of $2,412 approaches the national median of $2,690, despite Lenawee's lower median home value of $181,100 compared to the national median of $281,900.
Lenawee taxes rank highest among these eight
At 1.332% effective rate, Lenawee County ranks in the upper tier of Michigan's 83 counties for tax burden. The median tax of $2,412 reflects the county's notably elevated rate, placing Lenawee homeowners at a significant disadvantage compared to most Michigan peers.
Lenawee taxes substantially heavier than regional peers
Lenawee's 1.332% rate towers over Lapeer's 0.954% and Kent's 1.140%, making it the highest-tax county in this comparison group by a wide margin. A typical Lenawee homeowner pays roughly $227 more annually than a Kent County resident with a similarly valued home.
Median Lenawee home costs $2,412 yearly
A property valued at Lenawee's median of $181,100 generates an annual tax bill of approximately $2,412 under the county's 1.332% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay about $2,461, while those without mortgages pay closer to $2,324.
Lenawee homeowners should aggressively appeal assessments
Given Lenawee's high tax rate, an inflated assessment creates outsized financial damage—every $1,000 in overvaluation costs $13.32 yearly instead of the state average of $11.66. Carefully compare your assessment to recent comparable sales and file an appeal if your property's assessed value exceeds its market value.
How Lenawee County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lenawee County
1.33%
Effective rate
Michigan Avg
1.15%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.