Walled Lake vs Wixom: property taxes compared
Wixom is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 35.8219 mills against Walled Lake's 40.9991 — about $906 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wixom | 35.8219–40.1017 | 28 of 52 | $4,478 | $6,269 | $8,955 |
| Walled Lake | 40.9991 | 41 of 52 | $5,125 | $7,175 | $10,250 |
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.
Same schools, different bill
These two municipalities share 1 school district. A school district is not a taxing unit — the city millage stacks on top — so the same classrooms can cost a different amount per year depending on which side of the municipal line the house sits.
| Shared district | Walled Lake | Wixom | Gap on $350k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | 40.9991 | 35.8219 | $906/yr |
Common questions
Is Walled Lake or Wixom cheaper for property taxes?
Wixom is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 35.8219 mills against Walled Lake's 40.9991 — about $906 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Walled Lake than Wixom?
About $906 a year on a $350,000 home — 40.9991 mills versus 35.8219 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Walled Lake and Wixom share any school districts?
Yes — Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. The rate still differs across the municipal line because city millage stacks on top of the school levy, so the same district can cost more in one city than the other.
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.