Macomb County Property Taxes
Macomb County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
56.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$274/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.42%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$231,400
State avg ▲ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,467
$289/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,972
$248/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#72
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Macomb County, Michigan
Macomb's taxes exceed national average
Macomb County's 1.423% effective tax rate ranks above Michigan's 1.166% state average and well above the national median of 1.166%. The median annual tax here is $3,293—about 22% higher than the national median of $2,690—reflecting both higher rates and home values.
Macomb ranks in top tier statewide
At 1.423%, Macomb County carries the second-highest effective tax rate among these eight counties and well above Michigan's 1.166% average. With a median tax of $3,293 versus the state median of $2,102, Macomb residents pay a meaningful premium.
Highest tax burden in the sample region
Macomb's 1.423% rate significantly exceeds all neighboring counties in this comparison, with only Midland County (1.504%) coming close. Compared to Mecosta County's 0.996% or Marquette's 1.000%, Macomb's taxpayers shoulder a substantially heavier load.
Homeowners pay average $3,293 yearly
On a median home value of $231,400, Macomb County homeowners pay approximately $3,293 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that obligation climbs to $3,467; without one, it settles at $2,972.
Review your assessment and appeal if needed
In a high-tax county like Macomb, an assessment error can cost hundreds or thousands over time. Contact your local assessor to request a reassessment; if your home is overvalued relative to comparable sales, you have the right to appeal for a reduction.
How Macomb County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Macomb County
1.42%
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.