Wisconsin property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Wisconsin is 1.51%, above the national median of 0.98%, ranking 8 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $3,746 a year on a home worth $247,400. On a $300,000 home that is about $4,530 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 1.51%
- Median annual bill
- $3,746
- Median home value
- $247,400
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 8of 51
Property tax by county in Wisconsin
All 72 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | 2.04% | $4,406 | $216,500 | 927,656 |
| Dane County | 1.71% | $6,276 | $366,100 | 564,777 |
| Waukesha County | 1.21% | $4,525 | $373,600 | 409,040 |
| Brown County | 1.46% | $3,593 | $245,900 | 269,425 |
| Racine County | 1.70% | $4,071 | $239,400 | 196,888 |
| Outagamie County | 1.47% | $3,580 | $244,100 | 191,537 |
| Winnebago County | 1.71% | $3,573 | $208,600 | 171,357 |
| Kenosha County | 1.69% | $4,180 | $247,800 | 168,413 |
| Rock County | 1.69% | $3,652 | $215,900 | 163,944 |
| Marathon County | 1.51% | $3,108 | $205,500 | 138,067 |
| Washington County | 1.20% | $3,795 | $316,200 | 137,320 |
| La Crosse County | 1.63% | $3,963 | $243,200 | 120,262 |
| Sheboygan County | 1.48% | $3,234 | $218,400 | 117,783 |
| Eau Claire County | 1.43% | $3,461 | $242,400 | 106,328 |
| Walworth County | 1.44% | $3,964 | $275,900 | 105,447 |
| Fond du Lac County | 1.58% | $3,311 | $209,800 | 104,053 |
| St. Croix County | 1.23% | $4,297 | $349,700 | 94,819 |
| Ozaukee County | 1.25% | $4,629 | $368,900 | 92,345 |
| Dodge County | 1.55% | $3,395 | $218,400 | 88,818 |
| Jefferson County | 1.57% | $3,988 | $253,800 | 85,867 |
| Manitowoc County | 1.54% | $2,660 | $172,900 | 81,314 |
| Wood County | 1.56% | $2,629 | $168,100 | 74,039 |
| Portage County | 1.47% | $3,396 | $230,400 | 70,375 |
| Chippewa County | 1.16% | $2,754 | $237,700 | 66,558 |
| Sauk County | 1.50% | $3,646 | $242,400 | 65,759 |
| Columbia County | 1.48% | $3,826 | $258,700 | 58,322 |
| Calumet County | 1.52% | $3,830 | $252,100 | 52,626 |
| Waupaca County | 1.49% | $2,876 | $192,800 | 51,714 |
| Grant County | 1.44% | $2,683 | $186,300 | 51,678 |
| Barron County | 1.42% | $2,823 | $198,300 | 46,741 |
| Monroe County | 1.42% | $2,801 | $197,200 | 46,169 |
| Dunn County | 1.47% | $3,325 | $226,200 | 45,349 |
| Polk County | 1.22% | $2,947 | $241,200 | 45,327 |
| Douglas County | 1.35% | $2,564 | $190,400 | 44,197 |
| Pierce County | 1.48% | $4,552 | $308,600 | 42,351 |
| Marinette County | 1.26% | $1,950 | $154,600 | 41,907 |
| Shawano County | 1.45% | $2,588 | $179,100 | 40,927 |
| Oconto County | 1.25% | $2,651 | $212,000 | 39,329 |
| Oneida County | 0.94% | $2,146 | $227,500 | 38,007 |
| Green County | 1.64% | $3,882 | $236,900 | 37,036 |
| Clark County | 1.51% | $2,467 | $163,800 | 34,736 |
| Vernon County | 1.37% | $2,883 | $210,600 | 30,915 |
| Trempealeau County | 1.61% | $3,269 | $203,300 | 30,786 |
| Door County | 1.10% | $3,350 | $305,800 | 30,279 |
| Lincoln County | 1.42% | $2,530 | $177,700 | 28,403 |
| Juneau County | 1.52% | $2,517 | $165,200 | 26,695 |
| Waushara County | 1.32% | $2,458 | $186,000 | 24,752 |
| Iowa County | 1.56% | $3,864 | $248,100 | 23,832 |
| Vilas County | 0.80% | $2,166 | $270,700 | 23,410 |
| Jackson County | 1.43% | $2,672 | $186,900 | 20,971 |
| Adams County | 1.30% | $2,397 | $184,500 | 20,928 |
| Kewaunee County | 1.48% | $3,083 | $208,900 | 20,621 |
| Taylor County | 1.42% | $2,647 | $186,500 | 19,972 |
| Langlade County | 1.33% | $1,946 | $145,800 | 19,473 |
| Green Lake County | 1.31% | $2,709 | $206,300 | 19,165 |
| Sawyer County | 0.85% | $1,899 | $223,300 | 18,243 |
| Richland County | 1.41% | $2,579 | $182,800 | 17,229 |
| Lafayette County | 1.64% | $2,980 | $182,100 | 16,788 |
| Washburn County | 1.11% | $2,305 | $207,900 | 16,749 |
| Burnett County | 0.95% | $2,052 | $215,500 | 16,741 |
| Bayfield County | 1.07% | $2,432 | $228,100 | 16,410 |
| Crawford County | 1.64% | $2,868 | $175,100 | 16,064 |
| Ashland County | 1.47% | $2,354 | $160,500 | 16,050 |
| Marquette County | 1.35% | $2,709 | $201,100 | 15,706 |
| Rusk County | 1.21% | $1,834 | $152,000 | 14,146 |
| Price County | 1.45% | $2,110 | $146,000 | 14,077 |
| Buffalo County | 1.42% | $2,811 | $197,600 | 13,341 |
| Forest County | 1.17% | $1,988 | $170,000 | 9,261 |
| Pepin County | 1.47% | $2,875 | $196,100 | 7,372 |
| Iron County | 1.14% | $1,777 | $155,200 | 6,164 |
| Florence County | 1.31% | $2,224 | $170,000 | 4,617 |
| Menominee County | 3.64% | $3,527 | $97,000 | 4,256 |
Wisconsin compared with the United States
The Wisconsin median bill of $3,746 is above the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Wisconsin are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Wisconsin?
The median effective property tax rate in Wisconsin is 1.51% of home value, above the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $4,530 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Wisconsin county has the highest property tax?
Menominee County has the highest median effective rate in Wisconsin at 3.64%. Vilas County has the lowest at 0.80%. The largest county by population, Milwaukee County, is at 2.04%.