Clawson vs Lathrup Village: property taxes compared
Clawson is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 48.6167 mills against Lathrup Village's 54.0342 — about $948 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clawson | 48.6167 | 48 of 52 | $6,077 | $8,508 | $12,154 |
| Lathrup Village | 54.0342 | 50 of 52 | $6,754 | $9,456 | $13,509 |
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 Clawson or Lathrup Village cheaper for property taxes?
Clawson is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 48.6167 mills against Lathrup Village's 54.0342 — about $948 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Lathrup Village than Clawson?
About $948 a year on a $350,000 home — 54.0342 mills versus 48.6167 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Clawson and Lathrup Village share any school districts?
No. Clawson and Lathrup Village 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.