Center Line vs Eastpointe: property taxes compared
Center Line is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 53.5073 mills against Eastpointe's 60.3754 — about $1,202 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
Side by side
| Municipality | Homestead mills | County rank | $250,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Line | 53.5073–62.7644 | 22 of 24 | $6,688 | $9,364 | $13,377 |
| Eastpointe | 60.3754–62.9216 | 24 of 24 | $7,547 | $10,566 | $15,094 |
Dollar columns are the annual homestead bill at the uncapped taxable value — roughly half the purchase price. Multi-district cities show their full rate range; the rank and dollar figures use each city's lowest district.
Common questions
Is Center Line or Eastpointe cheaper for property taxes?
Center Line is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 53.5073 mills against Eastpointe's 60.3754 — about $1,202 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Eastpointe than Center Line?
About $1,202 a year on a $350,000 home — 60.3754 mills versus 53.5073 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Center Line and Eastpointe share any school districts?
No. Center Line and Eastpointe draw from different school districts, so a move between them changes both the city millage and the school levy underneath it.
Will my bill match what the listing shows?
Usually not, in either city. Michigan taxable value uncaps the year after a sale and resets to roughly half the purchase price, so the seller's capped bill on the listing is almost always lower than what you will pay.