What is the property tax rate in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has an effective property tax rate of 1.51%, ranking it #8 out of 50 states. The median homeowner pays $3,746 per year.

How are property taxes calculated in Wisconsin?

Property taxes in Wisconsin are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate (millage rate). The effective rate shown here (1.51%) represents the median taxes paid as a percentage of median home value across the state.

Which county in Wisconsin has the lowest property taxes?

Among Wisconsin's 72 counties, Wood County has one of the lowest effective property tax rates.

Does Wisconsin have a homestead exemption?

Yes, Wisconsin offers several property tax exemptions including: Lottery/Gaming Credit, Homestead Credit, Disabled Veteran. See the exemptions section above for details.

Wisconsin Property Tax Rate

2023 Data · 72 Counties

1.51%effective rate

Wisconsin has an effective property tax rate of 1.51%, ranking it #8 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in Wisconsin pays $3,746 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $247,400. This rate is 59% higher than the national average of 0.95%.

Effective Tax Rate📊

1.51%

#8 of 50 states

Median Tax Paid🏠

$3,746

Per year

Median Home Value💰

$247,400

2023 estimate

Total Counties📍

Population: 5,892,023

Property Tax Rates by County in Wisconsin

Rank ▲	County	Effective Rate	Median Tax	Median Value
#1	Menominee County	3.64%	$3,527	$97,000
#2	Milwaukee County	2.04%	$4,406	$216,500
#3	Dane County	1.71%	$6,276	$366,100
#4	Winnebago County	1.71%	$3,573	$208,600
#5	Racine County	1.70%	$4,071	$239,400
#6	Kenosha County	1.69%	$4,180	$247,800
#7	Rock County	1.69%	$3,652	$215,900
#8	Crawford County	1.64%	$2,868	$175,100
#9	Green County	1.64%	$3,882	$236,900
#10	Lafayette County	1.64%	$2,980	$182,100
#11	La Crosse County	1.63%	$3,963	$243,200
#12	Trempealeau County	1.61%	$3,269	$203,300
#13	Fond du Lac County	1.58%	$3,311	$209,800
#14	Jefferson County	1.57%	$3,988	$253,800
#15	Iowa County	1.56%	$3,864	$248,100
#16	Wood County	1.56%	$2,629	$168,100
#17	Dodge County	1.55%	$3,395	$218,400
#18	Manitowoc County	1.54%	$2,660	$172,900
#19	Calumet County	1.52%	$3,830	$252,100
#20	Juneau County	1.52%	$2,517	$165,200

How Wisconsin Compares

Wisconsin

1.51%

National Average

0.95%

Neighboring States

Calculate Your Property Tax in Wisconsin

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Estimate your annual property tax based on your location and home value

State

County

Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,530

$378/month · Rate: 1.51%

Home Value

$300,000

Taxable Value

$300,000

Effective Rate

1.51%

Wisconsin Property Tax Exemptions

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Lottery/Gaming Credit

Approximately $170 credit (varies annually)

Primary residence owners

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Homestead Credit

Up to $1,168 credit

Homeowners with household income under $24,680

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Disabled Veteran

100% exemption from property taxes

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability or individual unemployability rating

Nearby States

Iowa

1.43%

Illinois

2.07%

Michigan

1.28%

Minnesota

1.04%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value.