Lyon Township vs Rochester: property taxes compared
Lyon Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 31.6481 mills against Rochester's 32.4246 — about $136 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Township | 31.6481–32.0125 | 21 of 52 | $3,956 | $5,538 | $7,912 |
| Rochester | 32.4246 | 22 of 52 | $4,053 | $5,674 | $8,106 |
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 Lyon Township or Rochester cheaper for property taxes?
Lyon Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 31.6481 mills against Rochester's 32.4246 — about $136 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Rochester than Lyon Township?
About $136 a year on a $350,000 home — 32.4246 mills versus 31.6481 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Lyon Township and Rochester share any school districts?
No. Lyon 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.