Michigan Property Tax Calculator
Applies Michigan’s effective rate of 1.19%.
Michigan property tax estimator
Applies Michigan’s effective rate of 1.19%.
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Michigan at a glance
| Figure | Michigan | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Effective property tax rate | 1.19% | [1] |
| Median home value | $270,000 | [1] |
| Tax on the median home | $3,213 | [1] |
| Homestead exemption | None / local only | [2] |
Michigan highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: Michigan, ranked 14 of 50. Median 0.79%.
Michigan property tax by home value
Annual tax at Michigan's 1.19% effective rate, with and without homestead.
| Home value | Annual | Monthly | No exemption |
|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $892 | $74 | $892 |
| $100,000 | $1,190 | $99 | $1,190 |
| $125,000 | $1,488 | $124 | $1,488 |
| $150,000 | $1,785 | $149 | $1,785 |
| $175,000 | $2,083 | $174 | $2,083 |
| $200,000 | $2,380 | $198 | $2,380 |
| $225,000 | $2,678 | $223 | $2,678 |
| $250,000 | $2,975 | $248 | $2,975 |
| $300,000 | $3,570 | $297 | $3,570 |
| $350,000 | $4,165 | $347 | $4,165 |
| $400,000 | $4,760 | $397 | $4,760 |
| $450,000 | $5,355 | $446 | $5,355 |
| $500,000 | $5,950 | $496 | $5,950 |
| $600,000 | $7,140 | $595 | $7,140 |
| $700,000 | $8,330 | $694 | $8,330 |
| $850,000 | $10,115 | $843 | $10,115 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,900 | $992 | $11,900 |
| $1,250,000 | $14,875 | $1,240 | $14,875 |
Worked figures for Michigan
Michigan values:
| Value | Annual | Monthly | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $1,190 | $99 | 1.19% |
| $150,000 | $1,785 | $149 | 1.19% |
| $200,000 | $2,380 | $198 | 1.19% |
| $250,000 | $2,975 | $248 | 1.19% |
| $300,000 | $3,570 | $297 | 1.19% |
| $400,000 | $4,760 | $397 | 1.19% |
| $500,000 | $5,950 | $496 | 1.19% |
| $600,000 | $7,140 | $595 | 1.19% |
| $750,000 | $8,925 | $744 | 1.19% |
| $900,000 | $10,710 | $893 | 1.19% |
| $1,000,000 | $11,900 | $992 | 1.19% |
| $1,500,000 | $17,850 | $1,488 | 1.19% |
How Michigan compares nationally
On effective property tax rate, Michigan ranks #14 of 50 at 1.19% — 51% above the median of 0.79%. The national range runs from 0.29% (Hawaii) to 1.88% (Illinois).
| Rank | State | Effective property tax rate |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Pennsylvania | 1.26% |
| #13 | Kansas | 1.21% |
| #14 | Michigan | 1.19% |
| #15 | Rhode Island | 1.12% |
| #16 | Massachusetts | 1.00% |
Mid-range effective rates, ranked
Same rule structure as Michigan:
| State | Effective property tax rate | vs Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1.44% | +21.0% |
| Texas | 1.40% | +17.6% |
| Ohio | 1.36% | +14.3% |
| Iowa | 1.33% | +11.8% |
| Wisconsin | 1.32% | +10.9% |
| Pennsylvania | 1.26% | +5.9% |
| Kansas | 1.21% | +1.7% |
| Michigan | 1.19% | — |
| Rhode Island | 1.12% | -5.9% |
| Massachusetts | 1.00% | -16.0% |
| Maine | 0.98% | -17.6% |
| Alaska | 0.94% | -21.0% |
Michigan questions, answered with Michigan numbers
What is property tax on a median Michigan home?▾
Michigan's median home is $270,000 and its effective rate is 1.19%, giving roughly $3,213 a year — about $268 a month in escrow.
What about a $500,000 home?▾
Approximately $5,950 annually.
Does Michigan have a homestead exemption?▾
Michigan has no flat statewide homestead exemption; relief is handled locally, so check with your county assessor.
Other mid-range effective rates
Last reviewed 2026-08-26. Michigan figures only — verify with the relevant Michigan agency before acting. How this is calculated.