Manitowoc County Property Taxes

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

13.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$222/mo escrow

#55 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.54%

vs. Wisconsin Avg13.7% below
vs. National Avg1.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$172,900

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,663

$222/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,656

$221/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#55

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Manitowoc taxes run moderately high

Manitowoc County's effective tax rate of 1.538% outpaces the national median of 1.209% by roughly a quarter, placing it in the upper-middle tier nationally. At $2,660 in median annual property tax, Manitowoc is nearly at the national median of $2,690, achieved on homes valued $108,000 below the national average at $172,900.

Above-average taxes for Wisconsin

Manitowoc ranks in the top third of Wisconsin's 72 counties by effective tax rate at 1.538%, notably above the state average of 1.436%. The median property tax of $2,660 falls below Wisconsin's state median of $3,081.

Higher rates than surrounding counties

Manitowoc's 1.538% rate exceeds all surrounding counties in the region except for Menominee (3.636%), running higher than Marathon (1.512%), Lincoln (1.424%), and Langlade (1.335%). The county sits firmly in the upper tax bracket for north-central Wisconsin.

Budget around $2,660 annually

On a median home value of $172,900, Manitowoc County homeowners pay approximately $2,660 in annual property taxes. The figure remains stable whether paying with or without a mortgage, at roughly $2,660 either way.

Assess your property value now

With Manitowoc's higher-than-average tax rate, it's especially important to ensure your assessment accurately reflects your home's value. Many homeowners qualify for successful assessment appeals that reduce their annual tax obligation by hundreds of dollars.

How Manitowoc County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Manitowoc County$2,660
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Manitowoc County

1.54%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin is 1.54%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Manitowoc County?
The median annual property tax payment in Manitowoc County is $2,660. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,663, while those without a mortgage pay $2,656.
How does Manitowoc County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Manitowoc County's effective tax rate of 1.54% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Manitowoc County is $2,660, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin is $172,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Manitowoc County property tax rate higher than the Wisconsin average?
Manitowoc County's effective property tax rate of 1.54% is higher than the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. This difference of 0.12% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Manitowoc County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Manitowoc County ranks #55 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.54% and median annual tax of $2,660, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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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.