Ecorse vs Harper Woods: property taxes compared
Harper Woods is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 69.1266 mills against Ecorse's 71.6508 — about $442 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Woods | 69.1266–70.4346 | 41 of 43 | $8,641 | $12,097 | $17,282 |
| Ecorse | 71.6508–72.0872 | 42 of 43 | $8,956 | $12,539 | $17,913 |
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 Ecorse or Harper Woods cheaper for property taxes?
Harper Woods is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 69.1266 mills against Ecorse's 71.6508 — about $442 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Ecorse than Harper Woods?
About $442 a year on a $350,000 home — 71.6508 mills versus 69.1266 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Ecorse and Harper Woods share any school districts?
No. Ecorse and Harper Woods 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.