Grosse Pointe Shores Village vs Saint Clair Shores: property taxes compared
Grosse Pointe Shores Village is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 43.5773 mills against Saint Clair Shores's 47.6075 — about $705 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 Shores Village | 43.5773 | 17 of 24 | $5,447 | $7,626 | $10,894 |
| Saint Clair Shores | 47.6075–50.1591 | 19 of 24 | $5,951 | $8,331 | $11,902 |
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 Shores Village | Saint Clair Shores | Gap on $350k |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Schools | 43.5773 | 50.1591 | $1,152/yr |
Common questions
Is Grosse Pointe Shores Village or Saint Clair Shores cheaper for property taxes?
Grosse Pointe Shores Village is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 43.5773 mills against Saint Clair Shores's 47.6075 — about $705 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Saint Clair Shores than Grosse Pointe Shores Village?
About $705 a year on a $350,000 home — 47.6075 mills versus 43.5773 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Grosse Pointe Shores Village and Saint Clair Shores share any school districts?
Yes — South Lake Schools. 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.