What is the property tax rate in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin?

Milwaukee County has an effective property tax rate of 1.93%. On a home valued at $230,700, homeowners pay approximately $4,444 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Milwaukee County?

The median annual property tax payment in Milwaukee County is $4,444. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,534, while those without a mortgage pay $4,255.

How does Milwaukee County compare to other counties in Wisconsin?

Milwaukee County ranks #2 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 1.93% is 36% higher than the Wisconsin average of 1.42%.

Milwaukee County Property Tax Rate

Wisconsin

1.93%effective rate

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin has an effective property tax rate of 1.93%, which is 110% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $230,700, homeowners pay approximately $4,444 per year in property taxes. Milwaukee County ranks #2 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$4,444

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$230,700

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

6.9%

Median income: $64,435

State Rank📍

of 72 counties in WI

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$4,534

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$4,255

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Milwaukee County pay on average $279 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Milwaukee County Compares

Milwaukee County

1.93%

Wisconsin Average

1.42%

National Average

0.92%

Top Counties in Wisconsin

Menominee

3.56%

Milwaukee

1.93%

Dane

1.63%

Racine

1.63%

Winnebago

1.63%

Green

1.60%

Rock

1.60%

Kenosha

1.57%

Historical Property Tax Trends

Year	Median Tax	Median Home Value	Effective Rate
2020	$3,909	$164,200	2.38%
2021	$4,029	$172,400	2.34%
2022	$4,313	$200,000	2.16%
2023	$4,406	$216,500	2.04%
2024	$4,444	$230,700	1.93%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Wisconsin Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Milwaukee County homeowners

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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

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Milwaukee County

Home Value

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$5,790

$483/month · Rate: 1.93%

Nearby Counties

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Quick Facts

Population926,331

Owner-Occupied45.9%

National Rank#109 of 3,135

Median Income$64,435

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Cities in Milwaukee County

Explore property tax data for 6 cities in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Milwaukee	569,756	$3,575	2.08%
West Allis	59,588	$3,916	2.04%
Wauwatosa	47,718	$5,879	1.91%
Greenfield	37,361	$4,714	1.90%
Oak Creek	36,473	$5,617	1.84%
Franklin	35,751	$6,369	1.85%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.