Property tax in Michigan
Overview
Across 83 Michigan counties, the average effective property-tax rate is about 1.12% (range 0.68%–1.83%). Confidence: Medium (county-level ACS estimates).
Data as of 2024-12-31 (data version 2024.1). Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year, table B25103; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year, table B25077.
The 2022 NAIC HO-3 state average is $1,056/yr. County insurance pages adjust this historical baseline for home value and FEMA risk; confidence is Low. Compare total monthly carrying costs in Michigan.
Key county estimates in Michigan
Start with these larger or higher-value county pages, then use the full table for the rest of the published Michigan launch wave.
- Leelanau County: 0.68% effective rate; $3,118/yr typical tax on the county median home
- Washtenaw County: 1.52% effective rate; $5,678/yr typical tax on the county median home
- Livingston County: 0.97% effective rate; $3,454/yr typical tax on the county median home
- Oakland County: 1.27% effective rate; $4,371/yr typical tax on the county median home
- Grand Traverse County: 0.89% effective rate; $3,010/yr typical tax on the county median home
- Ottawa County: 1.02% effective rate; $3,313/yr typical tax on the county median home
- Emmet County: 0.83% effective rate; $2,634/yr typical tax on the county median home
- Kent County: 1.11% effective rate; $3,217/yr typical tax on the county median home