Saint Clair Shores vs Warren: property taxes compared
Saint Clair Shores is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 47.6075 mills against Warren's 51.2043 — about $629 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Clair Shores | 47.6075–50.1591 | 19 of 24 | $5,951 | $8,331 | $11,902 |
| Warren | 51.2043–62.2516 | 21 of 24 | $6,401 | $8,961 | $12,801 |
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 Saint Clair Shores or Warren cheaper for property taxes?
Saint Clair Shores is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 47.6075 mills against Warren's 51.2043 — about $629 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Warren than Saint Clair Shores?
About $629 a year on a $350,000 home — 51.2043 mills versus 47.6075 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Saint Clair Shores and Warren share any school districts?
No. Saint Clair Shores and Warren 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.