Clarkston vs Wixom: property taxes compared
Wixom is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 35.8219 mills against Clarkston's 36.2619 — about $77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wixom | 35.8219–40.1017 | 28 of 52 | $4,478 | $6,269 | $8,955 |
| Clarkston | 36.2619 | 30 of 52 | $4,533 | $6,346 | $9,065 |
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 Clarkston or Wixom cheaper for property taxes?
Wixom is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 35.8219 mills against Clarkston's 36.2619 — about $77 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Clarkston than Wixom?
About $77 a year on a $350,000 home — 36.2619 mills versus 35.8219 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Clarkston and Wixom share any school districts?
No. Clarkston and Wixom 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.