St. Croix County, Wisconsin Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Wisconsin. Population: 28,992.
The median annual property tax in St. Croix County is $4,297, which is 39% higher than the Wisconsin state average and 123% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.23% on a median home value of $349,700. Property taxes represent 4.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,297
+39% vs State
+123% vs US
Median Home Value
$349,700
+61% vs State
+65% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.23%
-15% vs State
+29% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,329
$361/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,207
$351/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 | $4,297 +3.1% | 1.23% |
| 2022 | $4,169 +7.5% | 1.29% |
| 2021 | $3,877 +4.9% | 1.37% |
| 2020 | $3,695 +4.7% | 1.40% |
| 2019 | $3,530 | 1.44% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$102,482
per year
Monthly Tax
$358
per month
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Racine County
Tax: $4,071/yr Rate: 1.70%
Pepin County
Tax: $2,875/yr Rate: 1.47%
Walworth County
Tax: $3,964/yr Rate: 1.44%
Dunn County
Tax: $3,325/yr Rate: 1.47%
Grant County
Tax: $2,683/yr Rate: 1.44%
Chippewa County
Tax: $2,754/yr Rate: 1.16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in St. Croix County, Wisconsin? ▼
The median annual property tax in St. Croix County is $4,297 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.23% on a median home value of $349,700.
How does St. Croix County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in St. Croix County are 123% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.23% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in St. Croix County? ▼
In St. Croix County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,329 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,207. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in St. Croix County? ▼
Property taxes in St. Croix County represent approximately 4.2% of the median household income of $102,482. 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.