Ferndale vs Southfield: property taxes compared
Ferndale is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 47.1564 mills against Southfield's 50.6993 — about $620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | 47.1564–51.6764 | 47 of 52 | $5,895 | $8,252 | $11,789 |
| Southfield | 50.6993–58.1881 | 49 of 52 | $6,337 | $8,872 | $12,675 |
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 Ferndale or Southfield cheaper for property taxes?
Ferndale is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 47.1564 mills against Southfield's 50.6993 — about $620 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Southfield than Ferndale?
About $620 a year on a $350,000 home — 50.6993 mills versus 47.1564 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Ferndale and Southfield share any school districts?
No. Ferndale and Southfield 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.