Milwaukee County, WI property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Milwaukee County is 2.04%, above the Wisconsin median of 1.51% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $4,406 a year on a home worth $216,500.
- Effective rate
- 2.04%
- Median annual bill
- $4,406
- Median home value
- $216,500
- Rank in Wisconsin
- 2of 72
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $4,080 | $340 |
| $300,000 | $6,120 | $510 |
| $400,000 | $8,160 | $680 |
| $500,000 | $10,200 | $850 |
| $750,000 | $15,300 | $1,275 |
| $1,000,000 | $20,400 | $1,700 |
Milwaukee County compared with Wisconsin and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | 2.04% | $4,406 | $216,500 |
| Wisconsin median | 1.51% | $3,746 | $247,400 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Milwaukee County, WI?
The median effective property tax rate in Milwaukee County is 2.04% of home value, above the Wisconsin median of 1.51% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $4,406 a year on a median home value of $216,500 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Milwaukee County?
About $8,160 per year at the county's median effective rate of 2.04%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Milwaukee County compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
Milwaukee County ranks 2 of 72 Wisconsin counties by effective rate. The Wisconsin median is 1.51% and the median bill is $3,746.