WisconsinWI

Effective tax rate

1.61%

Median home value

$253,400

Median annual tax

$4,083

National rank

#7

Counties

72

Counties in Wisconsin

Pepin County

1.44%

Median value: $319,108

Buffalo County

1.44%

Median value: $189,938

Pierce County

1.44%

Median value: $263,488

Menominee County

1.44%

Median value: $337,038

Langlade County

1.43%

Median value: $320,940

Forest County

1.43%

Median value: $191,770

Florence County

1.43%

Median value: $265,320

Vilas County

1.43%

Median value: $338,869

Iron County

1.43%

Median value: $209,699

Ashland County

1.43%

Median value: $283,249

Bayfield County

1.43%

Median value: $154,079

Sawyer County

1.43%

Median value: $227,629

Washburn County

1.43%

Median value: $301,179

Burnett County

1.43%

Median value: $172,009

Rusk County

1.43%

Median value: $245,558

Jackson County

1.42%

Median value: $193,601

Juneau County

1.42%

Median value: $267,151

Adams County

1.42%

Median value: $340,701

Marquette County

1.42%

Median value: $211,531

Waushara County

1.42%

Median value: $285,081

Green Lake County

1.42%

Median value: $155,910

Clark County

1.42%

Median value: $229,460

Taylor County

1.42%

Median value: $303,010

Price County

1.42%

Median value: $173,840

Lincoln County

1.42%

Median value: $247,390

Oconto County

1.41%

Median value: $195,433

Shawano County

1.41%

Median value: $268,982

Door County

1.41%

Median value: $342,532

Kewaunee County

1.41%

Median value: $213,362

Green County

1.41%

Median value: $286,912

Iowa County

1.41%

Median value: $157,742

Lafayette County

1.41%

Median value: $231,292

Richland County

1.41%

Median value: $304,842

Vernon County

1.41%

Median value: $175,671

Crawford County

1.41%

Median value: $249,221

Trempealeau County

1.41%

Median value: $322,771

Sauk County

1.40%

Median value: $197,264

Columbia County

1.40%

Median value: $270,814

Grant County

1.40%

Median value: $344,364

Dunn County

1.40%

Median value: $215,194

Barron County

1.40%

Median value: $288,743

Polk County

1.40%

Median value: $159,573

Douglas County

1.40%

Median value: $233,123

Oneida County

1.40%

Median value: $306,673

Waupaca County

1.40%

Median value: $177,503

Monroe County

1.40%

Median value: $251,053

Marinette County

1.40%

Median value: $324,603

Fond du Lac County

1.39%

Median value: $199,095

Ozaukee County

1.39%

Median value: $272,645

Eau Claire County

1.39%

Median value: $346,195

St. Croix County

1.39%

Median value: $217,025

Chippewa County

1.39%

Median value: $290,575

Wood County

1.39%

Median value: $161,405

Dodge County

1.39%

Median value: $234,955

Jefferson County

1.39%

Median value: $308,504

Manitowoc County

1.39%

Median value: $179,334

Calumet County

1.39%

Median value: $252,884

Portage County

1.39%

Median value: $326,434

Racine County

1.38%

Median value: $274,477

Outagamie County

1.38%

Median value: $348,027

Winnebago County

1.38%

Median value: $218,856

Kenosha County

1.38%

Median value: $292,406

Rock County

1.38%

Median value: $163,236

Marathon County

1.38%

Median value: $236,786

Washington County

1.38%

Median value: $310,336

La Crosse County

1.38%

Median value: $181,166

Sheboygan County

1.38%

Median value: $254,716

Walworth County

1.38%

Median value: $328,266

Dane County

1.37%

Median value: $182,997

Milwaukee County

1.37%

Median value: $256,547

Waukesha County

1.37%

Median value: $330,097

Brown County

1.37%

Median value: $200,927

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Property tax in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has an effective property tax rate of 1.61%, ranking #7 highest in the nation. The median home value is $253,400, and the median annual property tax payment is $4,083.

Property taxes in Wisconsin are above the national median rate of 1.02%. Homeowners should factor this higher rate into their housing costs when budgeting or comparing to other states.

Property tax exemptions in Wisconsin

Wisconsin offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has an effective property tax rate of 1.61%, ranking #7 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $4,083 on a $253,400 home.

How does Wisconsin property tax compare to the national average?

The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. Wisconsin's rate of 1.61% is above the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in Wisconsin pay more relative to their home values.

Which county in Wisconsin has the highest property tax?

Pepin County has the highest effective property tax rate in Wisconsin at 1.44%.

Which county in Wisconsin has the lowest property tax?

Brown County has the lowest effective property tax rate in Wisconsin at 1.37%.

What property tax exemptions are available in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.