Property Taxes in Wisconsin
Median Wisconsin property tax rate: 1.58%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%.
Median Wisconsin home value: $200,300
Median annual Wisconsin tax bill: $3,346, $946 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Wisconsin calculated?
Property taxes in Wisconsin are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you are in Wisconsin, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated March 1, 2025
Wisconsin Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
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Ownwell’s Wisconsin Property Tax Bill Calculator empowers homeowners, real estate investors, and potential buyers to estimate their annual property taxes in Wisconsin with just two data points. By entering your property's estimated assessed value, our calculator applies Wisconsin's median effective tax rate to accurately estimate your property tax bill. Note that your property's assessed value — determined by your county — reflects any exemptions you may have, ensuring a more precise calculation for your property tax obligations. This insightful tool helps you understand potential tax liabilities and highlights how Ownwell can assist in reducing homeownership costs in Wisconsin. For those interested in more localized information, please scroll down to explore county and city-level trends!
Property Tax Rates Across Wisconsin
Local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within Wisconsin. Annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate. While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process. Below, you can compare a Wisconsin county’s effective property tax rate to other counties in Wisconsin or the U.S. median property tax rate. For instance, Milwaukee County has the highest effective property tax rate in Wisconsin, at 2.38%, while Sawyer County has the lowest, at 0.89%.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Wisconsin Tax Rate
1.58%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Wisconsin
| County | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 0.87% | 1.14% | 1.20% | 1.28% | 1.71% |
| Ashland | 1.41% | 1.61% | 1.89% | 2.24% | 2.25% |
| Barron | 0.99% | 1.09% | 1.25% | 1.53% | 1.79% |
| Bayfield | 0.76% | 0.83% | 1.14% | 1.41% | 1.80% |
| Brown | 1.23% | 1.35% | 1.47% | 1.63% | 1.72% |
| Buffalo | 1.17% | 1.29% | 1.45% | 1.65% | 1.79% |
| Burnett | 0.88% | 0.93% | 1.10% | 1.30% | 1.54% |
| Calumet | 1.78% | 1.84% | 1.87% | 1.99% | 2.30% |
| Chippewa | 0.87% | 0.94% | 1.09% | 1.39% | 1.51% |
| Clark | 1.20% | 1.33% | 1.54% | 1.84% | 2.03% |
| Columbia | 0.87% | 1.18% | 1.43% | 1.77% | 1.85% |
| Crawford | 1.39% | 1.53% | 1.79% | 2.17% | 2.33% |
| Dane | 1.55% | 1.80% | 2.02% | 3.75% | 3.91% |
| Dodge | 0.11% | 0.12% | 0.14% | 0.18% | 0.19% |
| Door | 0.20% | 0.91% | 1.06% | 1.37% | 2.01% |
| Douglas | 0.89% | 1.02% | 1.25% | 1.38% | 1.44% |
| Dunn | 1.18% | 1.23% | 1.31% | 1.53% | 1.58% |
| Eau Claire | 1.00% | 1.06% | 1.20% | 1.55% | 1.73% |
| Florence | 1.13% | 1.35% | 1.51% | 1.61% | 1.67% |
| Fond du Lac | 1.19% | 1.27% | 1.74% | 1.88% | 1.97% |
| Forest | 0.85% | 0.97% | 1.07% | 1.15% | 1.42% |
| Grant | 1.08% | 1.23% | 1.49% | 1.70% | 1.74% |
| Green | 1.41% | 1.52% | 1.78% | 2.28% | 2.37% |
| Green Lake | 1.19% | 1.30% | 1.54% | 2.02% | 2.13% |
| Iron | 1.21% | 1.39% | 1.39% | 1.74% | 3.03% |
| Jackson | 1.07% | 1.23% | 1.36% | 1.58% | 1.88% |
| Juneau | 1.17% | 1.27% | 1.39% | 1.60% | 2.06% |
| Kenosha | 1.19% | 1.53% | 2.06% | 5.66% | 6.32% |
| Kewaunee | 1.27% | 1.34% | 1.45% | 1.88% | 2.02% |
| La Crosse | 1.47% | 1.62% | 1.93% | 1.96% | 1.96% |
| Lafayette | 1.58% | 1.65% | 1.84% | 2.03% | 2.43% |
| Lincoln | 0.97% | 1.04% | 1.15% | 1.95% | 2.08% |
| Manitowoc | 1.08% | 1.24% | 1.49% | 1.60% | 1.69% |
| Marathon | 1.19% | 1.38% | 1.64% | 1.92% | 2.15% |
| Marinette | 1.06% | 1.16% | 1.37% | 1.80% | 2.09% |
| Marquette | 1.15% | 1.24% | 1.32% | 1.57% | 1.85% |
| Menominee | 1.65% | 1.73% | 1.75% | 2.08% | 3.56% |
| Milwaukee | 1.75% | 1.88% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% |
| Monroe | 1.13% | 1.23% | 1.50% | 1.71% | 1.81% |
| Oconto | 1.00% | 1.07% | 1.20% | 1.36% | 1.82% |
| Outagamie | 1.22% | 1.51% | 1.71% | 1.83% | 1.91% |
| Ozaukee | 0.97% | 1.14% | 1.24% | 1.32% | 1.38% |
| Pepin | 1.48% | 1.57% | 1.98% | 2.02% | 2.26% |
| Pierce | 1.47% | 1.67% | 1.89% | 2.42% | 2.56% |
| Polk | 0.94% | 1.04% | 1.13% | 1.31% | 1.54% |
| Portage | 1.20% | 1.30% | 1.54% | 1.99% | 2.12% |
| Price | 0.96% | 1.49% | 1.67% | 1.82% | 2.48% |
| Racine | 0.93% | 1.52% | 1.64% | 2.17% | 2.37% |
| Richland | 1.29% | 1.49% | 1.66% | 2.07% | 2.13% |
| Rusk | 0.87% | 1.02% | 1.18% | 1.34% | 1.94% |
| St. Croix | 1.09% | 1.27% | 1.50% | 1.63% | 1.76% |
| Sauk | 1.08% | 1.23% | 1.40% | 1.76% | 1.85% |
| Sawyer | 0.76% | 0.85% | 0.89% | 0.94% | 1.04% |
| Shawano | 1.08% | 1.18% | 1.29% | 1.64% | 1.91% |
| Sheboygan | 1.34% | 1.45% | 1.82% | 1.90% | 1.91% |
| Taylor | 1.18% | 1.32% | 1.43% | 1.58% | 1.72% |
| Trempealeau | 1.38% | 1.51% | 1.65% | 1.88% | 1.99% |
| Vernon | 1.17% | 1.30% | 1.47% | 1.70% | 1.82% |
| Walworth | 1.01% | 1.13% | 1.30% | 1.50% | 1.65% |
| Washburn | 0.80% | 0.98% | 1.18% | 1.27% | 1.38% |
| Washington | 0.87% | 0.96% | 1.22% | 1.45% | 1.50% |
| Waukesha | 1.01% | 1.14% | 1.34% | 1.49% | 1.58% |
| Waushara | 1.13% | 1.17% | 1.26% | 1.45% | 1.88% |
| Wood | 1.21% | 1.31% | 1.75% | 1.97% | 2.16% |
| Iowa | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Jefferson | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Langlade | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Oneida | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rock | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vilas | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Waupaca | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Winnebago | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Wisconsin
Understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial when examining property taxes in Wisconsin. The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market. Location, property condition, and economic market trends often influence it. Each Wisconsin county assessor estimates the market value for tax purposes. The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill. Assessment notices: In Wisconsin, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They’ll typically reach your mailbox by the end of April. Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Wisconsin. For example, Waukesha County has the highest median home price at $348,408.
Median Wisconsin Market Value
$200,300
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Wisconsin
| County | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | $12,600 | $54,700 | $106,900 | $192,800 | $274,700 |
| Ashland | $33,600 | $60,600 | $101,900 | $163,425 | $254,400 |
| Barron | $64,900 | $113,400 | $176,200 | $267,900 | $385,400 |
| Bayfield | $49,200 | $92,500 | $167,000 | $275,600 | $434,800 |
| Brown | $129,000 | $173,200 | $232,300 | $317,300 | $420,200 |
| Buffalo | $55,240 | $96,700 | $142,500 | $197,875 | $263,800 |
| Burnett | $33,710 | $78,600 | $141,700 | $228,900 | $332,900 |
| Calumet | $138,479 | $167,918 | $194,187 | $244,914 | $323,132 |
| Chippewa | $31,300 | $119,300 | $187,500 | $277,500 | $386,770 |
| Clark | $47,490 | $81,100 | $124,600 | $187,000 | $264,010 |
| Columbia | $100,804 | $136,627 | $201,380 | $310,589 | $423,401 |
| Crawford | $36,534 | $72,833 | $123,412 | $178,732 | $243,249 |
| Dane | $108,500 | $226,900 | $304,700 | $404,000 | $538,000 |
| Dodge | $85,200 | $137,200 | $188,400 | $263,100 | $358,300 |
| Door | $42,360 | $133,700 | $231,500 | $364,600 | $564,120 |
| Douglas | $89,400 | $124,500 | $170,250 | $235,075 | $320,500 |
| Dunn | $112,120 | $159,000 | $211,100 | $282,600 | $368,900 |
| Eau Claire | $110,200 | $158,200 | $211,200 | $283,600 | $386,980 |
| Florence | $26,040 | $55,700 | $107,800 | $190,300 | $288,580 |
| Fond du Lac | $62,963 | $110,382 | $166,996 | $255,146 | $357,899 |
| Forest | $30,700 | $65,200 | $124,600 | $213,800 | $309,600 |
| Grant | $32,470 | $79,100 | $141,950 | $225,350 | $317,480 |
| Green | $94,571 | $136,987 | $193,272 | $273,006 | $396,914 |
| Green Lake | $72,186 | $101,215 | $141,945 | $209,454 | $313,736 |
| Iron | $30,640 | $50,200 | $97,500 | $189,000 | $288,660 |
| Jackson | $43,890 | $80,700 | $129,900 | $195,800 | $270,900 |
| Juneau | $45,500 | $79,300 | $133,500 | $210,400 | $327,460 |
| Kenosha | $103,096 | $139,908 | $201,507 | $309,459 | $445,785 |
| Kewaunee | $86,300 | $125,075 | $180,100 | $254,900 | $351,800 |
| La Crosse | $118,500 | $155,000 | $200,900 | $271,000 | $361,700 |
| Lafayette | $2,308 | $5,221 | $15,150 | $60,102 | $112,229 |
| Lincoln | $70,000 | $99,000 | $156,400 | $228,700 | $307,700 |
| Manitowoc | $79,100 | $107,900 | $151,900 | $224,268 | $323,414 |
| Marathon | $45,663 | $106,451 | $164,200 | $234,599 | $327,165 |
| Marinette | $18,800 | $44,000 | $79,400 | $125,600 | $180,500 |
| Marquette | $47,200 | $77,500 | $127,100 | $197,400 | $314,300 |
| Menominee | $8,000 | $9,100 | $171,400 | $395,550 | $513,800 |
| Milwaukee | $70,400 | $121,400 | $184,600 | $263,700 | $372,800 |
| Monroe | $65,100 | $112,125 | $170,300 | $239,675 | $331,000 |
| Oconto | $52,900 | $94,600 | $159,700 | $252,400 | $352,550 |
| Outagamie | $91,400 | $140,075 | $190,900 | $270,425 | $353,700 |
| Ozaukee | $202,200 | $255,900 | $339,400 | $475,050 | $679,200 |
| Pepin | $64,350 | $105,575 | $159,000 | $236,650 | $332,150 |
| Pierce | $84,218 | $147,610 | $217,809 | $303,399 | $421,609 |
| Polk | $78,600 | $140,700 | $219,000 | $325,250 | $471,220 |
| Portage | $43,600 | $114,200 | $182,500 | $261,400 | $357,090 |
| Price | $29,000 | $51,600 | $88,900 | $152,900 | $226,740 |
| Racine | $104,104 | $148,403 | $210,852 | $306,917 | $410,885 |
| Richland | $34,900 | $58,200 | $97,250 | $164,025 | $254,600 |
| Rusk | $31,670 | $57,600 | $102,350 | $174,800 | $274,530 |
| St. Croix | $135,900 | $195,500 | $270,500 | $375,650 | $518,700 |
| Sauk | $101,241 | $158,171 | $227,964 | $322,766 | $456,563 |
| Sawyer | $59,200 | $109,600 | $195,000 | $339,800 | $522,600 |
| Shawano | $47,749 | $89,874 | $142,102 | $218,956 | $321,073 |
| Sheboygan | $96,800 | $136,300 | $188,600 | $265,200 | $368,900 |
| Taylor | $39,700 | $74,900 | $122,900 | $178,400 | $239,600 |
| Trempealeau | $70,100 | $115,600 | $169,050 | $244,800 | $340,240 |
| Vernon | $52,800 | $98,025 | $157,400 | $224,900 | $302,340 |
| Walworth | $103,396 | $173,888 | $260,578 | $409,679 | $676,837 |
| Washburn | $15,200 | $75,875 | $126,300 | $212,525 | $296,250 |
| Washington | $158,381 | $213,594 | $284,190 | $372,790 | $480,734 |
| Waukesha | $219,235 | $274,100 | $348,408 | $466,385 | $626,500 |
| Waushara | $45,440 | $76,525 | $163,950 | $277,000 | $465,910 |
| Wood | $64,550 | $97,600 | $143,800 | $203,600 | $281,650 |
| Iowa | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Jefferson | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Langlade | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Oneida | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rock | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vilas | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Waupaca | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Winnebago | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Wisconsin
Property tax bills in Wisconsin are calculated based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate. The median home price in the state is $200,300, with a property tax rate often surpassing the national median of 1.02%. This can lead to a significant tax bill for homeowners, with the 25th percentile at $2,091 and the 75th percentile reaching $4,929. Factors such as location also play a crucial role; for instance, homeowners in Dane County face the highest median tax bill of $7,324, while those in Dodge County enjoy the lowest at $288. These variations significantly impact the financial planning of homeowners across the state.
Median Wisconsin Tax Bill
$3,346
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Wisconsin
| County | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | $158 | $661 | $1,401 | $2,451 | $4,020 |
| Ashland | $595 | $1,090 | $1,986 | $3,122 | $5,076 |
| Barron | $787 | $1,515 | $2,341 | $3,514 | $4,928 |
| Bayfield | $520 | $1,032 | $1,916 | $3,121 | $4,771 |
| Brown | $1,980 | $2,579 | $3,396 | $4,633 | $6,123 |
| Buffalo | $740 | $1,411 | $2,115 | $2,993 | $3,960 |
| Burnett | $457 | $939 | $1,677 | $2,712 | $3,903 |
| Calumet | $2,551 | $3,121 | $3,772 | $5,263 | $6,569 |
| Chippewa | $346 | $1,357 | $2,187 | $3,099 | $4,193 |
| Clark | $674 | $1,286 | $2,005 | $2,951 | $4,089 |
| Columbia | $1,034 | $1,928 | $2,882 | $4,519 | $6,262 |
| Crawford | $594 | $1,271 | $2,321 | $3,415 | $4,564 |
| Dane | $2,499 | $4,692 | $7,324 | $11,675 | $16,425 |
| Dodge | $115 | $211 | $288 | $386 | $513 |
| Door | $291 | $1,066 | $2,726 | $4,256 | $6,477 |
| Douglas | $974 | $1,472 | $2,072 | $2,867 | $4,046 |
| Dunn | $1,475 | $2,183 | $2,914 | $3,874 | $5,058 |
| Eau Claire | $1,223 | $2,015 | $3,004 | $4,393 | $5,910 |
| Florence | $318 | $768 | $1,605 | $2,925 | $4,666 |
| Fond du Lac | $1,027 | $1,951 | $2,722 | $3,894 | $5,168 |
| Forest | $283 | $682 | $1,403 | $2,408 | $3,535 |
| Grant | $404 | $1,102 | $2,159 | $3,434 | $4,722 |
| Green | $1,784 | $2,677 | $3,636 | $5,038 | $6,750 |
| Green Lake | $1,189 | $1,688 | $2,317 | $3,248 | $4,647 |
| Iron | $518 | $914 | $1,604 | $2,804 | $4,151 |
| Jackson | $534 | $1,085 | $1,879 | $2,849 | $3,976 |
| Juneau | $582 | $1,149 | $2,011 | $3,173 | $4,925 |
| Kenosha | $2,306 | $3,226 | $4,787 | $7,421 | $10,784 |
| Kewaunee | $1,322 | $2,010 | $2,834 | $3,899 | $5,287 |
| La Crosse | $2,210 | $2,858 | $3,624 | $4,739 | $6,142 |
| Lafayette | $42 | $102 | $291 | $1,123 | $2,355 |
| Lincoln | $1,036 | $1,476 | $2,035 | $2,846 | $3,859 |
| Manitowoc | $1,158 | $1,591 | $2,169 | $3,099 | $4,378 |
| Marathon | $665 | $1,810 | $2,706 | $3,797 | $5,275 |
| Marinette | $386 | $736 | $1,289 | $1,959 | $2,841 |
| Marquette | $687 | $1,128 | $1,806 | $2,852 | $4,028 |
| Menominee | $262 | $300 | $3,186 | $6,890 | $8,947 |
| Milwaukee | $1,676 | $2,759 | $3,903 | $5,287 | $7,148 |
| Monroe | $947 | $1,671 | $2,549 | $3,542 | $4,725 |
| Oconto | $611 | $1,208 | $2,049 | $3,147 | $4,358 |
| Outagamie | $1,502 | $2,327 | $3,156 | $4,234 | $5,617 |
| Ozaukee | $2,490 | $3,160 | $4,109 | $5,718 | $8,027 |
| Pepin | $1,145 | $2,018 | $2,950 | $4,292 | $6,102 |
| Pierce | $1,905 | $3,064 | $4,292 | $5,639 | $7,338 |
| Polk | $853 | $1,650 | $2,629 | $3,861 | $5,513 |
| Portage | $625 | $1,860 | $2,873 | $4,001 | $5,490 |
| Price | $442 | $878 | $1,546 | $2,500 | $3,704 |
| Racine | $1,877 | $2,686 | $3,592 | $4,746 | $6,130 |
| Richland | $516 | $1,051 | $1,704 | $2,885 | $4,250 |
| Rusk | $321 | $703 | $1,304 | $2,220 | $3,499 |
| St. Croix | $2,021 | $2,988 | $3,981 | $5,283 | $7,008 |
| Sauk | $1,282 | $2,262 | $3,357 | $4,709 | $6,280 |
| Sawyer | $504 | $977 | $1,766 | $3,068 | $4,697 |
| Shawano | $622 | $1,264 | $2,012 | $3,085 | $4,450 |
| Sheboygan | $1,810 | $2,437 | $3,209 | $4,272 | $5,771 |
| Taylor | $479 | $1,046 | $1,816 | $2,667 | $3,641 |
| Trempealeau | $1,074 | $1,947 | $2,894 | $4,161 | $5,709 |
| Vernon | $688 | $1,415 | $2,337 | $3,436 | $4,688 |
| Walworth | $1,498 | $2,472 | $3,583 | $5,183 | $8,031 |
| Washburn | $147 | $869 | $1,472 | $2,407 | $3,421 |
| Washington | $1,877 | $2,493 | $3,282 | $4,341 | $5,649 |
| Waukesha | $2,984 | $3,629 | $4,538 | $5,997 | $8,035 |
| Waushara | $639 | $1,087 | $2,143 | $3,783 | $5,977 |
| Wood | $1,064 | $1,651 | $2,331 | $3,312 | $4,498 |
| Iowa | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Jefferson | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Langlade | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Oneida | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rock | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vilas | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Waupaca | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Winnebago | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell