Farmington vs Pleasant Ridge: property taxes compared
Farmington is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 44.5448 mills against Pleasant Ridge's 46.0062 — about $256 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 | 44.5448 | 44 of 52 | $5,568 | $7,795 | $11,136 |
| Pleasant Ridge | 46.0062 | 45 of 52 | $5,751 | $8,051 | $11,502 |
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 or Pleasant Ridge cheaper for property taxes?
Farmington is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 44.5448 mills against Pleasant Ridge's 46.0062 — about $256 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Pleasant Ridge than Farmington?
About $256 a year on a $350,000 home — 46.0062 mills versus 44.5448 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Farmington and Pleasant Ridge share any school districts?
No. Farmington and Pleasant Ridge 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.