Gibraltar vs Grosse Pointe: property taxes compared
Gibraltar is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 50.2453 mills against Grosse Pointe's 52.2962 — about $359 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 50.2453 | 23 of 43 | $6,281 | $8,793 | $12,561 |
| Grosse Pointe | 52.2962 | 25 of 43 | $6,537 | $9,152 | $13,074 |
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 Gibraltar or Grosse Pointe cheaper for property taxes?
Gibraltar is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 50.2453 mills against Grosse Pointe's 52.2962 — about $359 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Grosse Pointe than Gibraltar?
About $359 a year on a $350,000 home — 52.2962 mills versus 50.2453 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Gibraltar and Grosse Pointe share any school districts?
No. Gibraltar and Grosse Pointe 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.