Property Tax Rates in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a median annual property tax of $3,746 on a median home value of $247,400, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 1.51%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin’s effective property tax rate of 1.51% is above the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 20 counties have rates above the state median while 52 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Wisconsin
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | $4,406 | 2.04% | $216,500 | 389,046 |
| Dane County | $6,276 | 1.71% | $366,100 | 245,736 |
| Waukesha County | $4,525 | 1.21% | $373,600 | 166,790 |
| Brown County | $3,593 | 1.46% | $245,900 | 110,248 |
| Racine County | $4,071 | 1.70% | $239,400 | 79,109 |
| Outagamie County | $3,580 | 1.47% | $244,100 | 77,239 |
| Winnebago County | $3,573 | 1.71% | $208,600 | 71,958 |
| Kenosha County | $4,180 | 1.69% | $247,800 | 67,631 |
| Rock County | $3,652 | 1.69% | $215,900 | 66,652 |
| Marathon County | $3,108 | 1.51% | $205,500 | 56,873 |
| Washington County | $3,795 | 1.20% | $316,200 | 56,482 |
| La Crosse County | $3,963 | 1.63% | $243,200 | 50,543 |
| Sheboygan County | $3,234 | 1.48% | $218,400 | 49,426 |
| Eau Claire County | $3,461 | 1.43% | $242,400 | 43,261 |
| Fond du Lac County | $3,311 | 1.58% | $209,800 | 43,016 |
| Walworth County | $3,964 | 1.44% | $275,900 | 42,425 |
| Ozaukee County | $4,629 | 1.25% | $368,900 | 37,766 |
| St. Croix County | $4,297 | 1.23% | $349,700 | 36,729 |
| Dodge County | $3,395 | 1.55% | $218,400 | 35,723 |
| Manitowoc County | $2,660 | 1.54% | $172,900 | 35,033 |
| Jefferson County | $3,988 | 1.57% | $253,800 | 34,455 |
| Wood County | $2,629 | 1.56% | $168,100 | 31,942 |
| Portage County | $3,396 | 1.47% | $230,400 | 29,636 |
| Sauk County | $3,646 | 1.50% | $242,400 | 27,425 |
| Chippewa County | $2,754 | 1.16% | $237,700 | 26,567 |
| Columbia County | $3,826 | 1.48% | $258,700 | 24,231 |
| Waupaca County | $2,876 | 1.49% | $192,800 | 22,394 |
| Calumet County | $3,830 | 1.52% | $252,100 | 20,975 |
| Grant County | $2,683 | 1.44% | $186,300 | 19,913 |
| Barron County | $2,823 | 1.42% | $198,300 | 19,613 |
| Douglas County | $2,564 | 1.35% | $190,400 | 18,947 |
| Polk County | $2,947 | 1.22% | $241,200 | 18,829 |
| Marinette County | $1,950 | 1.26% | $154,600 | 18,640 |
| Monroe County | $2,801 | 1.42% | $197,200 | 18,279 |
| Dunn County | $3,325 | 1.47% | $226,200 | 17,369 |
| Shawano County | $2,588 | 1.45% | $179,100 | 16,881 |
| Oneida County | $2,146 | 0.94% | $227,500 | 16,772 |
| Oconto County | $2,651 | 1.25% | $212,000 | 16,618 |
| Pierce County | $4,552 | 1.48% | $308,600 | 15,765 |
| Green County | $3,882 | 1.64% | $236,900 | 15,609 |
| Door County | $3,350 | 1.10% | $305,800 | 14,377 |
| Clark County | $2,467 | 1.51% | $163,800 | 12,692 |
| Lincoln County | $2,530 | 1.42% | $177,700 | 12,578 |
| Trempealeau County | $3,269 | 1.61% | $203,300 | 12,448 |
| Vernon County | $2,883 | 1.37% | $210,600 | 12,186 |
| Vilas County | $2,166 | 0.80% | $270,700 | 10,873 |
| Juneau County | $2,517 | 1.52% | $165,200 | 10,793 |
| Waushara County | $2,458 | 1.32% | $186,000 | 10,333 |
| Iowa County | $3,864 | 1.56% | $248,100 | 9,951 |
| Adams County | $2,397 | 1.30% | $184,500 | 9,351 |
| Langlade County | $1,946 | 1.33% | $145,800 | 8,606 |
| Sawyer County | $1,899 | 0.85% | $223,300 | 8,522 |
| Kewaunee County | $3,083 | 1.48% | $208,900 | 8,299 |
| Jackson County | $2,672 | 1.43% | $186,900 | 8,198 |
| Green Lake County | $2,709 | 1.31% | $206,300 | 8,143 |
| Taylor County | $2,647 | 1.42% | $186,500 | 7,943 |
| Washburn County | $2,305 | 1.11% | $207,900 | 7,529 |
| Bayfield County | $2,432 | 1.07% | $228,100 | 7,462 |
| Richland County | $2,579 | 1.41% | $182,800 | 7,119 |
| Burnett County | $2,052 | 0.95% | $215,500 | 7,087 |
| Marquette County | $2,709 | 1.35% | $201,100 | 6,881 |
| Ashland County | $2,354 | 1.47% | $160,500 | 6,847 |
| Lafayette County | $2,980 | 1.64% | $182,100 | 6,684 |
| Crawford County | $2,868 | 1.64% | $175,100 | 6,665 |
| Price County | $2,110 | 1.45% | $146,000 | 6,567 |
| Rusk County | $1,834 | 1.21% | $152,000 | 6,259 |
| Buffalo County | $2,811 | 1.42% | $197,600 | 5,692 |
| Forest County | $1,988 | 1.17% | $170,000 | 3,952 |
| Pepin County | $2,875 | 1.47% | $196,100 | 3,050 |
| Iron County | $1,777 | 1.14% | $155,200 | 2,949 |
| Florence County | $2,224 | 1.31% | $170,000 | 2,110 |
| Menominee County | $3,527 | 3.64% | $97,000 | 1,336 |
About Property Taxes in Wisconsin
Property taxes in Wisconsin are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Wisconsin should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.