Wisconsin property tax rate: 1.42%
Wisconsin's effective property tax rate is 1.42%: owner-occupied households report a median of $3,792 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $266,500 (2020-2024 estimates). That is the 9th highest of the 50 states and DC; the national rate is 0.94%. By county the rate runs from 0.73% in Vilas County to 3.56% in Menominee County.
Property tax rate by county in Wisconsin
| County | Effective rate | Median taxes | Median value | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee County | 3.56% | $3,926 | $110,200 | 1 |
| Milwaukee County | 1.93% | $4,444 | $230,700 | 2 |
| Dane County | 1.63% | $6,420 | $394,800 | 3 |
| Racine County | 1.63% | $4,099 | $251,400 | 3 |
| Winnebago County | 1.63% | $3,679 | $225,800 | 3 |
| Green County | 1.60% | $4,003 | $250,200 | 6 |
| Rock County | 1.60% | $3,703 | $231,600 | 6 |
| Kenosha County | 1.57% | $4,179 | $265,500 | 8 |
| Lafayette County | 1.57% | $3,053 | $194,500 | 8 |
| Crawford County | 1.56% | $2,861 | $183,400 | 10 |
| Trempealeau County | 1.56% | $3,372 | $216,700 | 10 |
| La Crosse County | 1.54% | $3,947 | $257,000 | 12 |
| Wood County | 1.54% | $2,697 | $175,600 | 12 |
| Iowa County | 1.52% | $4,038 | $265,000 | 14 |
| Fond du Lac County | 1.51% | $3,365 | $222,800 | 15 |
| Dodge County | 1.48% | $3,422 | $231,900 | 16 |
| Juneau County | 1.47% | $2,605 | $177,700 | 17 |
| Marathon County | 1.47% | $3,218 | $219,600 | 17 |
| Jefferson County | 1.46% | $4,005 | $274,100 | 19 |
| Clark County | 1.45% | $2,505 | $172,800 | 20 |
| Sauk County | 1.45% | $3,755 | $258,600 | 20 |
| Kewaunee County | 1.44% | $3,190 | $222,200 | 22 |
| Manitowoc County | 1.44% | $2,695 | $186,900 | 22 |
| Portage County | 1.44% | $3,492 | $243,100 | 22 |
| Ashland County | 1.42% | $2,413 | $170,300 | 25 |
| Calumet County | 1.41% | $3,877 | $274,200 | 26 |
| Dunn County | 1.39% | $3,380 | $243,200 | 27 |
| Jackson County | 1.39% | $2,725 | $196,100 | 27 |
| Sheboygan County | 1.39% | $3,236 | $232,700 | 27 |
| Taylor County | 1.39% | $2,748 | $197,100 | 27 |
| Brown County | 1.38% | $3,663 | $266,000 | 31 |
| Richland County | 1.38% | $2,735 | $197,500 | 31 |
| Waupaca County | 1.38% | $2,924 | $211,400 | 31 |
| Outagamie County | 1.37% | $3,668 | $267,300 | 34 |
| Columbia County | 1.36% | $3,855 | $283,200 | 35 |
| Grant County | 1.36% | $2,729 | $200,700 | 35 |
| Pepin County | 1.36% | $2,922 | $214,800 | 35 |
| Pierce County | 1.36% | $4,551 | $333,700 | 35 |
| Shawano County | 1.36% | $2,644 | $194,000 | 35 |
| Eau Claire County | 1.35% | $3,514 | $261,000 | 40 |
| Monroe County | 1.35% | $2,826 | $210,000 | 40 |
| Vernon County | 1.33% | $2,978 | $223,800 | 42 |
| Walworth County | 1.33% | $4,036 | $302,700 | 42 |
| Buffalo County | 1.32% | $2,808 | $213,300 | 44 |
| Lincoln County | 1.32% | $2,549 | $192,700 | 44 |
| Price County | 1.32% | $2,150 | $162,500 | 44 |
| Barron County | 1.31% | $2,843 | $216,600 | 47 |
| Douglas County | 1.26% | $2,599 | $205,800 | 48 |
| Green Lake County | 1.26% | $2,718 | $215,400 | 48 |
| Marquette County | 1.26% | $2,659 | $210,400 | 48 |
| Langlade County | 1.25% | $1,972 | $158,200 | 51 |
| Florence County | 1.21% | $2,096 | $173,200 | 52 |
| Waushara County | 1.21% | $2,464 | $203,100 | 52 |
| Adams County | 1.20% | $2,407 | $200,800 | 54 |
| Marinette County | 1.20% | $1,907 | $158,600 | 54 |
| Ozaukee County | 1.19% | $4,631 | $390,200 | 56 |
| Oconto County | 1.18% | $2,727 | $231,400 | 57 |
| St. Croix County | 1.17% | $4,420 | $377,700 | 58 |
| Waukesha County | 1.14% | $4,554 | $398,200 | 59 |
| Polk County | 1.13% | $3,075 | $271,900 | 60 |
| Rusk County | 1.12% | $1,834 | $163,400 | 61 |
| Washington County | 1.10% | $3,802 | $344,800 | 62 |
| Chippewa County | 1.08% | $2,798 | $257,900 | 63 |
| Forest County | 1.07% | $1,988 | $185,000 | 64 |
| Iron County | 1.07% | $1,768 | $165,900 | 64 |
| Washburn County | 1.05% | $2,377 | $226,100 | 66 |
| Door County | 1.02% | $3,486 | $342,600 | 67 |
| Bayfield County | 1.01% | $2,425 | $240,800 | 68 |
| Burnett County | 0.93% | $2,140 | $231,300 | 69 |
| Oneida County | 0.89% | $2,123 | $238,400 | 70 |
| Sawyer County | 0.80% | $1,897 | $236,200 | 71 |
| Vilas County | 0.73% | $2,197 | $300,000 | 72 |
Highest rate first. 2020-2024 5-year estimates for owner-occupied homes; "$10,000+" is the survey top code, so those rates are lower bounds.
About effective rates
An effective rate from survey data: the median of what owner-occupied households report paying in real estate taxes, divided by the median value they report. It is not the county's millage or levy rate and not a tax bill; local rates vary by city, school district and special district, and exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) change what each owner pays.
For one ZIP code, use the property tax rate by ZIP code lookup, which also estimates the tax on a home value.
More for Wisconsin
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For the title side (owner of record, deeds, mortgages, liens), see the counties HeritageDeed covers; a title report is $49 per report.
Questions about Wisconsin property taxes
What is the property tax rate in Wisconsin?
The effective rate is 1.42%: a median of $3,792 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $266,500 (2020-2024 estimates). Statutory rates are set by each county, city, school district and special district, so the rate on a given property differs.
What is the average property tax in Wisconsin?
The median owner-occupied household pays $3,792 a year, against $3,119 nationally. On a $300,000 home the state's effective rate works out to about $4,260 a year, as an illustration.
Which Wisconsin county has the highest property tax rate?
Menominee County at 3.56%, then Milwaukee County (1.93%) and Dane County (1.63%). These are effective rates from survey data, median taxes over median value.
Which Wisconsin county has the lowest property tax rate?
Vilas County at 0.73%, then Sawyer County (0.80%) and Oneida County (0.89%). A low effective rate can reflect exemptions, low assessments or high home values.
How does Wisconsin compare with other states?
Wisconsin ranks 9th of the 50 states and DC by effective rate (1.42%, national 0.94%). The full ranking is on the property tax rates by state page.
Property tax rates in nearby states
Based on 2020-2024 5-year household survey estimates; 72 counties. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. JSON: /api/data/property-tax-rates/wisconsin. Not tax advice.