Farmington Hills vs Northville: property taxes compared
Farmington Hills is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 39.4568 mills against Northville's 39.9709 — about $90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Hills | 39.4568–42.8732 | 38 of 52 | $4,932 | $6,905 | $9,864 |
| Northville | 39.9709 | 39 of 52 | $4,996 | $6,995 | $9,993 |
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 Farmington Hills or Northville cheaper for property taxes?
Farmington Hills is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 39.4568 mills against Northville's 39.9709 — about $90 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Northville than Farmington Hills?
About $90 a year on a $350,000 home — 39.9709 mills versus 39.4568 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Farmington Hills and Northville share any school districts?
No. Farmington Hills and Northville 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.