Grosse Pointe Farms vs Grosse Pointe: property taxes compared
Grosse Pointe is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 52.2962 mills against Grosse Pointe Farms's 52.7433 — about $78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe | 52.2962 | 25 of 43 | $6,537 | $9,152 | $13,074 |
| Grosse Pointe Farms | 52.7433 | 27 of 43 | $6,593 | $9,230 | $13,186 |
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.
Same schools, different bill
These two municipalities share 1 school district. A school district is not a taxing unit — the city millage stacks on top — so the same classrooms can cost a different amount per year depending on which side of the municipal line the house sits.
| Shared district | Grosse Pointe Farms | Grosse Pointe | Gap on $350k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe Public School District | 52.7433 | 52.2962 | $78/yr |
Common questions
Is Grosse Pointe Farms or Grosse Pointe cheaper for property taxes?
Grosse Pointe is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 52.2962 mills against Grosse Pointe Farms's 52.7433 — about $78 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Grosse Pointe Farms than Grosse Pointe?
About $78 a year on a $350,000 home — 52.7433 mills versus 52.2962 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe share any school districts?
Yes — Grosse Pointe Public School District. The rate still differs across the municipal line because city millage stacks on top of the school levy, so the same district can cost more in one city than the other.
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.