Wisconsin Property Tax Calculator
Wisconsin folds several local levies — county, municipal, and school — into one property tax bill applied to your home's assessed value. Credit programs reach many homeowners automatically or by application, and a local appeal process lets owners contest valuations. County medians power the estimates here; choose a Wisconsin county above and the calculator returns annual plus monthly figures for any value.
Annual Property Tax
$3,528Monthly (Escrow)
$294Effective Rate
1.32%Highest property tax counties in Wisconsin
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | 1.82% | $230,700 |
| Dane County | 1.57% | $394,800 |
| Rock County | 1.49% | $231,600 |
| La Crosse County | 1.46% | $257,000 |
| Racine County | 1.44% | $251,400 |
| Winnebago County | 1.43% | $225,800 |
| Kenosha County | 1.42% | $265,500 |
| Green County | 1.41% | $250,200 |
| Wood County | 1.36% | $175,600 |
| Marathon County | 1.35% | $219,600 |
How property tax works in Wisconsin
- County, municipal, and school levies fold into one bill on the assessed value.
- Credit programs reduce net bills for many homeowners.
- Local appeal processes handle contested valuations.
Methodology
Rates are aggregate-derived from the Census Bureau's ACS 2024 5-year American Community Survey (total real-estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, by county). This is a statistical estimate, not a bill lookup — actual property tax bills vary by city, school district, and special-district levies layered on top of the county rate, and by any homestead, senior, veteran, or other exemptions you qualify for. Wisconsin ranks #10 of 51 (including DC) by statewide average effective rate, where #1 is the highest.
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Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Wisconsin?
Your home is assessed locally, the levies of the county, municipality, and school district combine against that value, and credit programs then reduce the net for many owners. The calculator above works from the county-median effective rate.
How much property tax will I pay in Wisconsin?
County and home value give the first approximation, with credits adjusting the net. Choose a Wisconsin county above and enter the value — median-based annual and monthly estimates come back instantly.
Can I lower my Wisconsin property tax bill?
Make sure applicable credit programs are being applied to your bill, and use the local appeal process if the assessment exceeds what comparable homes are selling for. Timing matters — appeals follow the assessment calendar.
Are property taxes deductible?
Federal itemizers claim them under SALT, subject to the cap in federal law. Consult IRS guidance for the current maximum.
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