Sterling Heights property tax, in one number.
The typical Sterling Heights homeowner pays $3,628 a year on a $274,300 home. That's below the Macomb County rate (1.40%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Bills are up, rates are down.The median tax paid rose from $2,601 in 2015 to $3,520 in 2024 (+35%), while home values rose 77%. That pushed the effective rate down.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $3,711, versus $3,519 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 4.5% of the median household income of $79,909.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Cities in Macomb County
Sterling Heights compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights | $3,628 | $274,300 | 1.32% |
| Macomb County | $3,404 | $243,900 | 1.40% |
| Michigan | $2,904 | $231,600 | 1.25% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Macomb County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Macomb County1.40% · $3,404
- Eastpointe1.82% · $2,583
- Fraser1.74% · $3,756
- Mount Clemens1.57% · $2,824
- Warren1.56% · $3,018
- Roseville1.49% · $2,320
- St. Clair Shores1.42% · $2,994
- New Baltimore1.33% · $4,310
- Wayne County1.63% · $2,904
- Oakland County1.27% · $4,371
- St. Clair County1.14% · $2,562
- Lapeer County0.92% · $2,202
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Sterling Heights?
The effective rate is about 1.32%. The median homeowner pays $3,628 a year on a home worth a median $274,300 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Sterling Heights?
About $3,300 a year, or roughly $275 a month, at Sterling Heights's average effective rate of 1.32%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the city or township assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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