Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Wisconsin Property Taxes
The average Wisconsin homeowner pays $3,132 a year at an effective rate of 1.36%, 57% above the U.S. median. Compare 72 counties below.
- $3,132
- Avg median tax
- 1.36%
- Effective rate
- #9 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 72
- Counties
The verdict
The average Wisconsin homeowner pays $3,132 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.36%, the #9 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $3,132
- Average median tax, 2024
- 1.36%
- Statewide effective rate
- #9 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 72
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($234,086). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Wisconsin is $3,132/year, which is 57% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.36% on a median home value of $234,086. Taxes range from $1,768 in Iron County to $6,420 in Dane County.
What This Data Tells Us About Wisconsin
Across 72 counties in Wisconsin, the average median property tax is $3,132 per year, 57% above the national median of $1,993. The statewide effective rate of 1.36% on a median home value of $234,086 reflects how Wisconsin's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level.
Within Wisconsin, median annual tax ranges from $1,768 in Iron County (effective rate 1.07%) to $6,420 in Dane County (effective rate 1.63%). Median home values in Wisconsin ($234,086) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau — individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How Wisconsin compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Wisconsin has a higher effective property tax rate than 84% of U.S. states, ranking #9 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.36% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Wisconsin has property tax rates near the national average.
All Counties in Wisconsin (72)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane County | $6,420 | 1.63% | $394,800 | 572,674 |
| Ozaukee County | $4,631 | 1.19% | $390,200 | 92,966 |
| Waukesha County | $4,554 | 1.14% | $398,200 | 411,762 |
| Pierce County | $4,551 | 1.36% | $333,700 | 42,584 |
| Milwaukee County | $4,444 | 1.93% | $230,700 | 926,331 |
| St. Croix County | $4,420 | 1.17% | $377,700 | 96,033 |
| Kenosha County | $4,179 | 1.57% | $265,500 | 168,438 |
| Racine County | $4,099 | 1.63% | $251,400 | 197,532 |
| Iowa County | $4,038 | 1.52% | $265,000 | 23,867 |
| Walworth County | $4,036 | 1.33% | $302,700 | 105,657 |
| Jefferson County | $4,005 | 1.46% | $274,100 | 86,003 |
| Green County | $4,003 | 1.60% | $250,200 | 37,017 |
| La Crosse County | $3,947 | 1.54% | $257,000 | 120,488 |
| Menominee County | $3,926 | 3.56% | $110,200 | 4,252 |
| Calumet County | $3,877 | 1.41% | $274,200 | 52,942 |
| Columbia County | $3,855 | 1.36% | $283,200 | 58,272 |
| Washington County | $3,802 | 1.10% | $344,800 | 137,879 |
| Sauk County | $3,755 | 1.45% | $258,600 | 66,009 |
| Rock County | $3,703 | 1.60% | $231,600 | 164,350 |
| Winnebago County | $3,679 | 1.63% | $225,800 | 171,769 |
| Outagamie County | $3,668 | 1.37% | $267,300 | 192,826 |
| Brown County | $3,663 | 1.38% | $266,000 | 270,892 |
| Eau Claire County | $3,514 | 1.35% | $261,000 | 107,116 |
| Portage County | $3,492 | 1.44% | $243,100 | 70,832 |
| Door County | $3,486 | 1.02% | $342,600 | 30,445 |
| Dodge County | $3,422 | 1.48% | $231,900 | 88,742 |
| Dunn County | $3,380 | 1.39% | $243,200 | 45,527 |
| Trempealeau County | $3,372 | 1.56% | $216,700 | 30,839 |
| Fond du Lac County | $3,365 | 1.51% | $222,800 | 104,137 |
| Sheboygan County | $3,236 | 1.39% | $232,700 | 117,991 |
| Marathon County | $3,218 | 1.47% | $219,600 | 138,403 |
| Kewaunee County | $3,190 | 1.44% | $222,200 | 20,664 |
| Polk County | $3,075 | 1.13% | $271,900 | 45,555 |
| Lafayette County | $3,053 | 1.57% | $194,500 | 16,942 |
| Vernon County | $2,978 | 1.33% | $223,800 | 31,049 |
| Waupaca County | $2,924 | 1.38% | $211,400 | 51,569 |
| Pepin County | $2,922 | 1.36% | $214,800 | 7,431 |
| Crawford County | $2,861 | 1.56% | $183,400 | 16,042 |
| Barron County | $2,843 | 1.31% | $216,600 | 46,797 |
| Monroe County | $2,826 | 1.35% | $210,000 | 46,208 |
| Buffalo County | $2,808 | 1.32% | $213,300 | 13,393 |
| Chippewa County | $2,798 | 1.08% | $257,900 | 66,799 |
| Taylor County | $2,748 | 1.39% | $197,100 | 20,024 |
| Richland County | $2,735 | 1.38% | $197,500 | 17,205 |
| Grant County | $2,729 | 1.36% | $200,700 | 51,770 |
| Oconto County | $2,727 | 1.18% | $231,400 | 39,589 |
| Jackson County | $2,725 | 1.39% | $196,100 | 20,981 |
| Green Lake County | $2,718 | 1.26% | $215,400 | 19,263 |
| Wood County | $2,697 | 1.54% | $175,600 | 74,004 |
| Manitowoc County | $2,695 | 1.44% | $186,900 | 81,406 |
| Marquette County | $2,659 | 1.26% | $210,400 | 15,746 |
| Shawano County | $2,644 | 1.36% | $194,000 | 41,039 |
| Juneau County | $2,605 | 1.47% | $177,700 | 26,689 |
| Douglas County | $2,599 | 1.26% | $205,800 | 44,229 |
| Lincoln County | $2,549 | 1.32% | $192,700 | 28,426 |
| Clark County | $2,505 | 1.45% | $172,800 | 34,739 |
| Waushara County | $2,464 | 1.21% | $203,100 | 24,868 |
| Bayfield County | $2,425 | 1.01% | $240,800 | 16,575 |
| Ashland County | $2,413 | 1.42% | $170,300 | 16,080 |
| Adams County | $2,407 | 1.20% | $200,800 | 21,123 |
| Washburn County | $2,377 | 1.05% | $226,100 | 16,854 |
| Vilas County | $2,197 | 0.73% | $300,000 | 23,647 |
| Price County | $2,150 | 1.32% | $162,500 | 14,092 |
| Burnett County | $2,140 | 0.93% | $231,300 | 16,916 |
| Oneida County | $2,123 | 0.89% | $238,400 | 38,167 |
| Florence County | $2,096 | 1.21% | $173,200 | 4,646 |
| Forest County | $1,988 | 1.07% | $185,000 | 9,369 |
| Langlade County | $1,972 | 1.25% | $158,200 | 19,490 |
| Marinette County | $1,907 | 1.20% | $158,600 | 42,046 |
| Sawyer County | $1,897 | 0.80% | $236,200 | 18,476 |
| Rusk County | $1,834 | 1.12% | $163,400 | 14,179 |
| Iron County | $1,768 | 1.07% | $165,900 | 6,210 |
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