Dearborn Heights vs Riverview: property taxes compared
Dearborn Heights is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 46.7774 mills against Riverview's 47.5445 — about $134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Heights | 46.7774–52.7150 | 16 of 43 | $5,847 | $8,186 | $11,694 |
| Riverview | 47.5445 | 17 of 43 | $5,943 | $8,320 | $11,886 |
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 Dearborn Heights or Riverview cheaper for property taxes?
Dearborn Heights is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 46.7774 mills against Riverview's 47.5445 — about $134 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Riverview than Dearborn Heights?
About $134 a year on a $350,000 home — 47.5445 mills versus 46.7774 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Dearborn Heights and Riverview share any school districts?
No. Dearborn Heights and Riverview 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.