In short
Homeowners in Wisconsin paid a median $3,792 a year in property tax on a home with a median value of $266,500, 1.42% of the value (Census ACS 2020-2024), rank 9 of 51 including DC. Across its 72 counties, the ratio ranges from 0.73% in Vilas County to 3.56% in Menominee County; the highest median bill is in Dane County ($6,420).
Every county
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax, per year | Margin of error | Median home value | Owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee County | 3.56% | $3,926 | ±$869 | $110,200 | 1,061 |
| Milwaukee County | 1.93% | $4,444 | ±$32 | $230,700 | 195,766 |
| Dane County | 1.63% | $6,420 | ±$55 | $394,800 | 143,682 |
| Racine County | 1.63% | $4,099 | ±$75 | $251,400 | 57,122 |
| Winnebago County | 1.63% | $3,679 | ±$46 | $225,800 | 47,791 |
| Green County | 1.6% | $4,003 | ±$120 | $250,200 | 11,968 |
| Rock County | 1.6% | $3,703 | ±$56 | $231,600 | 47,819 |
| Kenosha County | 1.57% | $4,179 | ±$93 | $265,500 | 45,963 |
| Lafayette County | 1.57% | $3,053 | ±$99 | $194,500 | 5,421 |
| Crawford County | 1.56% | $2,861 | ±$115 | $183,400 | 5,174 |
| Trempealeau County | 1.56% | $3,372 | ±$94 | $216,700 | 9,274 |
| La Crosse County | 1.54% | $3,947 | ±$89 | $257,000 | 32,012 |
| Wood County | 1.54% | $2,697 | ±$47 | $175,600 | 23,408 |
| Iowa County | 1.52% | $4,038 | ±$125 | $265,000 | 7,828 |
| Fond du Lac County | 1.51% | $3,365 | ±$57 | $222,800 | 30,579 |
| Dodge County | 1.48% | $3,422 | ±$60 | $231,900 | 25,612 |
| Juneau County | 1.47% | $2,605 | ±$94 | $177,700 | 8,559 |
| Marathon County | 1.47% | $3,218 | ±$53 | $219,600 | 42,414 |
| Jefferson County | 1.46% | $4,005 | ±$96 | $274,100 | 25,502 |
| Clark County | 1.45% | $2,505 | ±$53 | $172,800 | 10,082 |
| Sauk County | 1.45% | $3,755 | ±$81 | $258,600 | 20,252 |
| Kewaunee County | 1.44% | $3,190 | ±$102 | $222,200 | 7,228 |
| Manitowoc County | 1.44% | $2,695 | ±$49 | $186,900 | 27,129 |
| Portage County | 1.44% | $3,492 | ±$61 | $243,100 | 20,695 |
| Ashland County | 1.42% | $2,413 | ±$147 | $170,300 | 5,017 |
| Calumet County | 1.41% | $3,877 | ±$97 | $274,200 | 17,114 |
| Dunn County | 1.39% | $3,380 | ±$68 | $243,200 | 11,693 |
| Jackson County | 1.39% | $2,725 | ±$79 | $196,100 | 6,631 |
| Sheboygan County | 1.39% | $3,236 | ±$62 | $232,700 | 35,541 |
| Taylor County | 1.39% | $2,748 | ±$77 | $197,100 | 6,413 |
| Brown County | 1.38% | $3,663 | ±$57 | $266,000 | 73,206 |
| Richland County | 1.38% | $2,735 | ±$85 | $197,500 | 5,355 |
| Waupaca County | 1.38% | $2,924 | ±$79 | $211,400 | 17,000 |
| Outagamie County | 1.37% | $3,668 | ±$43 | $267,300 | 56,026 |
| Columbia County | 1.36% | $3,855 | ±$82 | $283,200 | 18,520 |
| Grant County | 1.36% | $2,729 | ±$69 | $200,700 | 13,935 |
| Pepin County | 1.36% | $2,922 | ±$121 | $214,800 | 2,527 |
| Pierce County | 1.36% | $4,551 | ±$125 | $333,700 | 11,905 |
| Shawano County | 1.36% | $2,644 | ±$56 | $194,000 | 13,371 |
| Eau Claire County | 1.35% | $3,514 | ±$70 | $261,000 | 27,299 |
| Monroe County | 1.35% | $2,826 | ±$68 | $210,000 | 13,316 |
| Vernon County | 1.33% | $2,978 | ±$77 | $223,800 | 9,973 |
| Walworth County | 1.33% | $4,036 | ±$85 | $302,700 | 30,431 |
| Buffalo County | 1.32% | $2,808 | ±$101 | $213,300 | 4,433 |
| Lincoln County | 1.32% | $2,549 | ±$80 | $192,700 | 10,158 |
| Price County | 1.32% | $2,150 | ±$79 | $162,500 | 5,357 |
| Barron County | 1.31% | $2,843 | ±$77 | $216,600 | 15,439 |
| Douglas County | 1.26% | $2,599 | ±$63 | $205,800 | 13,774 |
| Green Lake County | 1.26% | $2,718 | ±$83 | $215,400 | 6,170 |
| Marquette County | 1.26% | $2,659 | ±$72 | $210,400 | 5,670 |
| Langlade County | 1.25% | $1,972 | ±$111 | $158,200 | 6,829 |
| Florence County | 1.21% | $2,096 | ±$278 | $173,200 | 1,996 |
| Waushara County | 1.21% | $2,464 | ±$67 | $203,100 | 8,911 |
| Adams County | 1.2% | $2,407 | ±$85 | $200,800 | 8,207 |
| Marinette County | 1.2% | $1,907 | ±$48 | $158,600 | 15,552 |
| Ozaukee County | 1.19% | $4,631 | ±$93 | $390,200 | 27,920 |
| Oconto County | 1.18% | $2,727 | ±$68 | $231,400 | 14,292 |
| St. Croix County | 1.17% | $4,420 | ±$79 | $377,700 | 29,377 |
| Waukesha County | 1.14% | $4,554 | ±$38 | $398,200 | 128,147 |
| Polk County | 1.13% | $3,075 | ±$90 | $271,900 | 15,833 |
| Rusk County | 1.12% | $1,834 | ±$78 | $163,400 | 4,948 |
| Washington County | 1.1% | $3,802 | ±$57 | $344,800 | 44,552 |
| Chippewa County | 1.08% | $2,798 | ±$77 | $257,900 | 20,126 |
| Forest County | 1.07% | $1,988 | ±$98 | $185,000 | 3,284 |
| Iron County | 1.07% | $1,768 | ±$99 | $165,900 | 2,752 |
| Washburn County | 1.05% | $2,377 | ±$82 | $226,100 | 6,218 |
| Door County | 1.02% | $3,486 | ±$135 | $342,600 | 11,724 |
| Bayfield County | 1.01% | $2,425 | ±$66 | $240,800 | 6,237 |
| Burnett County | 0.93% | $2,140 | ±$83 | $231,300 | 6,171 |
| Oneida County | 0.89% | $2,123 | ±$89 | $238,400 | 14,397 |
| Sawyer County | 0.8% | $1,897 | ±$78 | $236,200 | 6,759 |
| Vilas County | 0.73% | $2,197 | ±$103 | $300,000 | 9,367 |
| Wisconsin | 1.42% | $3,792 | ±$12 | $266,500 | 1,682,214 |
Owner-occupied homes, five-year estimates 2020-2024; 90% margins of error as published. “Tax ÷ value” is the median tax divided by the median value, a ratio of two medians. The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000 and values at $2,000,000: where a median hits the cap, the ratio is approximate. In small counties the margin of error can be large.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Wisconsin?
The median tax paid by owner-occupants, $3,792 a year, is 1.42% of the median home value ($266,500), ACS 2020-2024. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, local levies and exemptions.
Which county in Wisconsin has the highest property tax?
As a share of home value: Menominee County (3.56%), Milwaukee County (1.93%), Dane County (1.63%). In dollars: Dane County ($6,420), Ozaukee County ($4,631), Waukesha County ($4,554).
How property tax works in Wisconsin, exemptions and appeals: Wisconsin property tax guide. All states: property tax by county.
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.