What is the property tax rate in Waukesha, WI?

Waukesha has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.54%. On a median home valued at $286,600, homeowners pay approximately $4,424 per year in property taxes.

How does Waukesha compare to Waukesha County?

Waukesha's effective rate of 1.54% is 35% higher than the Waukesha County average of 1.14%. The county-wide median annual tax is $4,554, while Waukesha homeowners pay an estimated $4,424.

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

Based on Waukesha's effective rate of 1.54%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $4,620 per year, or about $385 per month.

Waukesha Property Tax Rate

Waukesha County, Wisconsin

1.54%effective rate

Waukesha is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Homeowners in Waukesha pay a median of $4,424 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $286,600, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.54%. This is 35% higher than the Waukesha County average of 1.14%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.54%

vs 1.14% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$4,424

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$286,600

2024 estimate

Population📍

70,779

Waukesha, WI

How Waukesha Compares

Waukesha

1.54%

Waukesha County Average

1.14%

Wisconsin Average

1.42%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Waukesha County

Compare property tax rates for 5 cities in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Waukesha	70,779	$4,424	1.54%
New Berlin	40,384	$4,454	1.30%
Brookfield	41,592	$5,244	1.25%
Menomonee Falls	38,963	$4,262	1.25%
Muskego	25,156	$4,510	1.15%

About Property Taxes in Waukesha

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,620

$385/month · Rate: 1.54%

Waukesha 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.