Independence Township vs Rochester: property taxes compared
Rochester is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 32.4246 mills against Independence Township's 32.4766 — about $9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 32.4246 | 22 of 52 | $4,053 | $5,674 | $8,106 |
| Independence Township | 32.4766–35.0819 | 23 of 52 | $4,060 | $5,683 | $8,119 |
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 Independence Township or Rochester cheaper for property taxes?
Rochester is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 32.4246 mills against Independence Township's 32.4766 — about $9 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Independence Township than Rochester?
About $9 a year on a $350,000 home — 32.4766 mills versus 32.4246 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Independence Township and Rochester share any school districts?
No. Independence Township and Rochester 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.