Hazel Park vs Oak Park: property taxes compared
Oak Park is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 59.4486 mills against Hazel Park's 62.2247 — about $486 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park | 59.4486–60.0713 | 51 of 52 | $7,431 | $10,404 | $14,862 |
| Hazel Park | 62.2247 | 52 of 52 | $7,778 | $10,889 | $15,556 |
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 Hazel Park or Oak Park cheaper for property taxes?
Oak Park is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 59.4486 mills against Hazel Park's 62.2247 — about $486 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Hazel Park than Oak Park?
About $486 a year on a $350,000 home — 62.2247 mills versus 59.4486 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Hazel Park and Oak Park share any school districts?
No. Hazel Park and Oak Park 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.