Wisconsin Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 72 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$3,132
Average Rate
1.34%
Average Home Value
$234,086
County tax atlas
Wisconsin property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
72/72
Avg rate
1.34%
Avg bill
$3,132
Avg home
$234,086
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$3,132
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
1.34%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$234,086
National avg $281,900
Counties
72
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Wisconsin
Wisconsin taxes above the national norm
Wisconsin homeowners pay an average effective property tax rate of 1.436%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.03%—placing the state in the upper tier nationwide. This 40% difference means Wisconsin residents shoulder a heavier property tax burden than most Americans, a pattern driven by the state's reliance on local property taxes to fund schools and services.
Extreme variation across 72 counties
Wisconsin's property tax rates span a dramatic 4.5-point range, from Vilas County's low of 0.800% to Menominee County's high of 3.636%—nearly a five-fold difference. Median tax bills follow suit, ranging from $1,777 in Iron County to $6,276 in Dane County, revealing sharp geographic inequality in tax burden across the state.
Typical Wisconsin homeowner pays $3,081 yearly
The statewide median home value is $217,832, with homeowners paying a median annual property tax of $3,081—or about $257 per month. This is notably higher than the national median of $2,690, reflecting Wisconsin's above-average tax rates and lower median home values compared to the nation overall.
Urban centers carry the heaviest load
Dane County (Madison) leads the state with $6,276 in median annual taxes, reflecting both higher home values and a 1.714% effective rate. Rural counties like Iron, Rusk, and Sawyer keep taxes under $1,900 annually, showing a clear pattern where metropolitan and urban-adjacent areas shoulder significantly higher property tax bills than remote, rural regions.
Wisconsin: a high-tax state with stark regional gaps
Wisconsin ranks solidly above the national average on property taxes, making it a costly state for homeowners overall—particularly those in urban and metro areas like Madison and Milwaukee counties. If affordability is the priority, rural counties offer tax savings, but Wisconsin's statewide rates suggest this is fundamentally a higher-tax jurisdiction built on strong local school funding and services.
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.