Northville vs Pontiac: property taxes compared
Pontiac is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 38.3748 mills against Northville's 39.9709 — about $279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac | 38.3748 | 37 of 52 | $4,797 | $6,716 | $9,594 |
| Northville | 39.9709 | 39 of 52 | $4,996 | $6,995 | $9,993 |
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 Northville or Pontiac cheaper for property taxes?
Pontiac is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 38.3748 mills against Northville's 39.9709 — about $279 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Northville than Pontiac?
About $279 a year on a $350,000 home — 39.9709 mills versus 38.3748 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Northville and Pontiac share any school districts?
No. Northville and Pontiac 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.