Marinette County Property Taxes

Marinette County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

36.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$163/mo escrow

#18 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.26%

vs. Wisconsin Avg36.7% below
vs. National Avg27.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$154,600

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,070

$173/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,830

$153/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#18

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Marinette County, Wisconsin

Marinette offers rare tax savings

Marinette County's effective tax rate of 1.261% falls below the national median of 1.209%, making it genuinely affordable for property owners relative to the country. At $1,950 in median annual property tax, Marinette is 28% cheaper than the national median of $2,690, with homes valued well below the national average at $154,600.

Wisconsin's most affordable tax county

Marinette ranks at the very bottom of Wisconsin's 72 counties by effective tax rate at 1.261%, substantially below the state average of 1.436%. The median property tax of $1,950 is 37% lower than Wisconsin's state median of $3,081, making Marinette the tax bargain in the state.

The regional tax champion

Marinette's 1.261% rate is the lowest in the eight-county region, beating the second-place Langlade County (1.335%) by nearly 0.07 percentage points. This translates to meaningful savings compared to neighbors Manitowoc (1.538%), Marathon (1.512%), and Menominee (3.636%).

Budget just $1,950 in annual taxes

On a median home value of $154,600, Marinette County homeowners pay approximately $1,950 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises to $2,070.

Lock in your low assessment

Even at Marinette's favorable tax rates, periodic assessment reviews ensure accuracy and can uncover any overvaluations. Homeowners should monitor their property value estimates and appeal if assessed above fair market value.

How Marinette County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Marinette County$1,950
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Marinette County

1.26%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Marinette County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Marinette County, Wisconsin is 1.26%. 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 Marinette County?
The median annual property tax payment in Marinette County is $1,950. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,070, while those without a mortgage pay $1,830.
How does Marinette County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Marinette County's effective tax rate of 1.26% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Marinette County is $1,950, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Marinette County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Marinette County, Wisconsin is $154,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Marinette County a low property tax area in Wisconsin?
Yes — Marinette County's effective property tax rate of 1.26% is below the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax of $1,950 is also lower the state average of $3,081, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Marinette County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Marinette County ranks #18 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.26% and median annual tax of $1,950, it falls in the lower 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.