Grosse Pointe Park vs Wayne: property taxes compared
Wayne is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 53.3006 mills against Grosse Pointe Park's 54.5661 — about $221 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 53.3006 | 31 of 43 | $6,663 | $9,328 | $13,325 |
| Grosse Pointe Park | 54.5661 | 33 of 43 | $6,821 | $9,549 | $13,642 |
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 Grosse Pointe Park or Wayne cheaper for property taxes?
Wayne is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 53.3006 mills against Grosse Pointe Park's 54.5661 — about $221 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Grosse Pointe Park than Wayne?
About $221 a year on a $350,000 home — 54.5661 mills versus 53.3006 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Grosse Pointe Park and Wayne share any school districts?
No. Grosse Pointe Park and Wayne 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.