What is the property tax rate in Wausau, WI?

Wausau has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.95%. On a median home valued at $155,900, homeowners pay approximately $3,040 per year in property taxes.

How does Wausau compare to Marathon County?

Wausau's effective rate of 1.95% is 33% higher than the Marathon County average of 1.47%. The county-wide median annual tax is $3,218, while Wausau homeowners pay an estimated $3,040.

How much are property taxes in Wausau on a $300,000 home?

Based on Wausau's effective rate of 1.95%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $5,850 per year, or about $488 per month.

Wausau Property Tax Rate

Marathon County, Wisconsin

1.95%effective rate

Wausau is located in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Homeowners in Wausau pay a median of $3,040 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $155,900, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.95%. This is 33% higher than the Marathon County average of 1.47%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.95%

vs 1.47% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$3,040

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$155,900

2024 estimate

Population📍

39,893

Wausau, WI

How Wausau Compares

Wausau

1.95%

Marathon County Average

1.47%

Wisconsin Average

1.42%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Wausau

Property taxes in Wausau are collected by Marathon County. Tax exemptions available to Marathon County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Wausau. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Marathon County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$5,850

$488/month · Rate: 1.95%

Marathon County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.