Wisconsin property tax by county
Across Wisconsin's 72 counties, the typical (median) effective property-tax rate is 1.44% of a home's value. Rates vary widely by county, from 0.8% in Vilas County to 3.64% in Menominee County. The full ranking is below; each county links to its own page. Figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Property tax rate by county in Wisconsin
| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee County | 3.64% | $3,527 | $97,000 |
| Milwaukee County | 2.04% | $4,406 | $216,500 |
| Dane County | 1.71% | $6,276 | $366,100 |
| Winnebago County | 1.71% | $3,573 | $208,600 |
| Racine County | 1.7% | $4,071 | $239,400 |
| Kenosha County | 1.69% | $4,180 | $247,800 |
| Rock County | 1.69% | $3,652 | $215,900 |
| Crawford County | 1.64% | $2,868 | $175,100 |
| Green County | 1.64% | $3,882 | $236,900 |
| Lafayette County | 1.64% | $2,980 | $182,100 |
| La Crosse County | 1.63% | $3,963 | $243,200 |
| Trempealeau County | 1.61% | $3,269 | $203,300 |
| Fond du Lac County | 1.58% | $3,311 | $209,800 |
| Jefferson County | 1.57% | $3,988 | $253,800 |
| Iowa County | 1.56% | $3,864 | $248,100 |
| Wood County | 1.56% | $2,629 | $168,100 |
| Dodge County | 1.55% | $3,395 | $218,400 |
| Manitowoc County | 1.54% | $2,660 | $172,900 |
| Calumet County | 1.52% | $3,830 | $252,100 |
| Juneau County | 1.52% | $2,517 | $165,200 |
| Clark County | 1.51% | $2,467 | $163,800 |
| Marathon County | 1.51% | $3,108 | $205,500 |
| Sauk County | 1.5% | $3,646 | $242,400 |
| Waupaca County | 1.49% | $2,876 | $192,800 |
| Columbia County | 1.48% | $3,826 | $258,700 |
| Kewaunee County | 1.48% | $3,083 | $208,900 |
| Pierce County | 1.48% | $4,552 | $308,600 |
| Sheboygan County | 1.48% | $3,234 | $218,400 |
| Ashland County | 1.47% | $2,354 | $160,500 |
| Dunn County | 1.47% | $3,325 | $226,200 |
| Outagamie County | 1.47% | $3,580 | $244,100 |
| Pepin County | 1.47% | $2,875 | $196,100 |
| Portage County | 1.47% | $3,396 | $230,400 |
| Brown County | 1.46% | $3,593 | $245,900 |
| Price County | 1.45% | $2,110 | $146,000 |
| Shawano County | 1.45% | $2,588 | $179,100 |
| Grant County | 1.44% | $2,683 | $186,300 |
| Walworth County | 1.44% | $3,964 | $275,900 |
| Eau Claire County | 1.43% | $3,461 | $242,400 |
| Jackson County | 1.43% | $2,672 | $186,900 |
| Barron County | 1.42% | $2,823 | $198,300 |
| Buffalo County | 1.42% | $2,811 | $197,600 |
| Lincoln County | 1.42% | $2,530 | $177,700 |
| Monroe County | 1.42% | $2,801 | $197,200 |
| Taylor County | 1.42% | $2,647 | $186,500 |
| Richland County | 1.41% | $2,579 | $182,800 |
| Vernon County | 1.37% | $2,883 | $210,600 |
| Douglas County | 1.35% | $2,564 | $190,400 |
| Marquette County | 1.35% | $2,709 | $201,100 |
| Langlade County | 1.33% | $1,946 | $145,800 |
| Waushara County | 1.32% | $2,458 | $186,000 |
| Florence County | 1.31% | $2,224 | $170,000 |
| Green Lake County | 1.31% | $2,709 | $206,300 |
| Adams County | 1.3% | $2,397 | $184,500 |
| Marinette County | 1.26% | $1,950 | $154,600 |
| Oconto County | 1.25% | $2,651 | $212,000 |
| Ozaukee County | 1.25% | $4,629 | $368,900 |
| St. Croix County | 1.23% | $4,297 | $349,700 |
| Polk County | 1.22% | $2,947 | $241,200 |
| Rusk County | 1.21% | $1,834 | $152,000 |
| Waukesha County | 1.21% | $4,525 | $373,600 |
| Washington County | 1.2% | $3,795 | $316,200 |
| Forest County | 1.17% | $1,988 | $170,000 |
| Chippewa County | 1.16% | $2,754 | $237,700 |
| Iron County | 1.14% | $1,777 | $155,200 |
| Washburn County | 1.11% | $2,305 | $207,900 |
| Door County | 1.1% | $3,350 | $305,800 |
| Bayfield County | 1.07% | $2,432 | $228,100 |
| Burnett County | 0.95% | $2,052 | $215,500 |
| Oneida County | 0.94% | $2,146 | $227,500 |
| Sawyer County | 0.85% | $1,899 | $223,300 |
| Vilas County | 0.8% | $2,166 | $270,700 |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023), tables B25103 and B25077.
Why county rates vary so much
Property tax is set locally, not by the state, so the rate depends on the county, city, school district, and special districts where a home sits, and on how those local budgets compare to local home values. A county with low home values can still have a high effective rate if its local budgets are large, and a wealthy county can have a low effective rate. The effective rate shown here is the median tax bill divided by the median home value, which is the standard way to compare places; your own bill depends on your assessment and any exemptions.
For Wisconsin's income and retirement taxes, see Wisconsin income tax and Wisconsin retirement taxes.
Sources
- Median real estate taxes paid and median home value, all Wisconsin counties: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023), tables B25103 and B25077.