Ozaukee County Property Taxes

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

50.2% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$386/mo escrow

#17 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.25%

vs. Wisconsin Avg50.2% above
vs. National Avg72.1% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$368,900

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$4,736

$395/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$4,445

$370/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#17

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Ozaukee taxes low despite high values

Ozaukee County's effective tax rate of 1.255% sits slightly above the national median of 1.036%, yet its median tax bill of $4,629 reflects the region's highest home values. The median Ozaukee home at $368,900 is significantly more valuable than the national median of $281,900.

Below average rate, highest home values

Ozaukee County ranks below the state average with an effective tax rate of 1.255% versus Wisconsin's 1.436%, but boasts the highest median home value of all profiled counties at $368,900. Its median tax of $4,629 reflects this premium real estate market.

Best tax rate with highest property values

Ozaukee County's 1.255% rate matches Oconto County and sits well below Milwaukee (2.035%) and Outagamie (1.467%). Despite its highest home values, Ozaukee offers comparatively lower tax burden than Milwaukee County—residents pay roughly $400 more annually despite $152,000 higher median home values.

What Ozaukee homeowners actually pay

The median Ozaukee home valued at $368,900 carries an annual property tax of $4,629—the highest among all profiled counties due to premium values. Homeowners with mortgages pay $4,736, while those without mortgages pay $4,445.

Verify accurate market-based assessment

Even in high-value Ozaukee County, some homeowners are overassessed relative to comparable luxury properties and can appeal. Reviewing your assessment against recent sales of similar homes could save substantial tax dollars annually.

How Ozaukee County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Ozaukee County$4,629
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Ozaukee County

1.25%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin is 1.25%. 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 Ozaukee County?
The median annual property tax payment in Ozaukee County is $4,629. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,736, while those without a mortgage pay $4,445.
How does Ozaukee County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Ozaukee County's effective tax rate of 1.25% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Ozaukee County is $4,629, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin is $368,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Ozaukee County a low property tax area in Wisconsin?
Yes — Ozaukee County's effective property tax rate of 1.25% is below the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax of $4,629 is also comparable to the state average of $3,081, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Ozaukee County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Ozaukee County ranks #17 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.25% and median annual tax of $4,629, 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.