Portage County, Wisconsin Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Wisconsin. Population: 20,543.
The median annual property tax in Portage County is $3,396, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin state average and 77% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.47% on a median home value of $230,400. Property taxes represent 4.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,396
+10% vs State
+77% vs US
Median Home Value
$230,400
+6% vs State
+9% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.47%
+2% vs State
+55% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,520
$293/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,214
$268/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,396 +3.9% | 1.47% |
| 2022 | $3,268 +10.1% | 1.52% |
| 2021 | $2,969 +2.8% | 1.61% |
| 2020 | $2,889 +4.4% | 1.62% |
| 2019 | $2,766 | 1.65% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$73,284
per year
Monthly Tax
$283
per month
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Crawford County
Tax: $2,868/yr Rate: 1.64%
Winnebago County
Tax: $3,573/yr Rate: 1.71%
Wood County
Tax: $2,629/yr Rate: 1.56%
Douglas County
Tax: $2,564/yr Rate: 1.35%
Calumet County
Tax: $3,830/yr Rate: 1.52%
Polk County
Tax: $2,947/yr Rate: 1.22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Portage County, Wisconsin? ▼
The median annual property tax in Portage County is $3,396 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.47% on a median home value of $230,400.
How does Portage County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Portage County are 77% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.47% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Portage County? ▼
In Portage County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,520 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,214. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Portage County? ▼
Property taxes in Portage County represent approximately 4.6% of the median household income of $73,284. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.