Birmingham property tax, in one number.
Half of Birmingham homeowners pay $10,000 or more a year in property tax, on a median home value of $698,300. The Census Bureau stops counting at $10,000, so the real median bill is higher and the effective rate of at least 1.43% is a floor.
Estimate my taxBirmingham at a glance
Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $10,000+, versus $8,670 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 6.5% of the median household income of $153,510. Because reported bills stop at $10,000, the real share is higher.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Oakland County
Birmingham compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $10,000+ | $698,300 | 1.43%+ |
| Oakland County | $4,371 | $343,600 | 1.27% |
| Michigan | $2,904 | $231,600 | 1.25% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Oakland County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Oakland County1.27% · $4,371
- Huntington Woods1.66% · $7,862
- Southfield1.62% · $3,832
- Ferndale1.56% · $3,867
- Hazel Park1.56% · $2,468
- Farmington Hills1.52% · $5,396
- Farmington1.51% · $4,500
- Madison Heights1.48% · $2,941
- Milford1.45% · $5,276
- Clawson1.42% · $3,793
- Northville1.40% · $6,517
- Novi1.37% · $5,770
- South Lyon1.37% · $4,044
- Wayne County1.63% · $2,904
- Washtenaw County1.52% · $5,678
- Macomb County1.40% · $3,404
- Genesee County1.36% · $2,487
- Livingston County0.97% · $3,454
- Lapeer County0.92% · $2,202
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Birmingham?
At least 1.43%. The median homeowner pays $10,000 or more a year on a $698,300 home. The Census Bureau caps reported taxes at $10,000, so the true median bill and rate are higher (ACS 2020–2024).
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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