Milwaukee County property tax
Wisconsin (WI) · Midwest region · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
The median property tax in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin is $4,406 per year on a median home value of $216,500 — an effective property-tax rate of 2.04% (+88.4% versus the US average of 1.08%), far above the US average effective rate. That is about 7.09% of the county's median household income of $62,118. Milwaukee County ranks #2 of 72 counties in Wisconsin and #92 of 3,133 nationally by effective rate (1 = highest).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Milwaukee County property tax at a glance
| Figure | Milwaukee County, WI |
|---|---|
| Median property tax (per year) | $4,406 |
| Median home value | $216,500 |
| Effective property-tax rate | 2.04% |
| Versus US average rate | +88.4% (US avg 1.08%) |
| Median household income | $62,118 |
| Property tax as % of income | 7.09% |
| Population | 927,656 |
| Rank in Wisconsin (1 = highest rate of 72) | #2 |
| National rank by rate (of 3,133) | #92 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Milwaukee County compares
The counties with the closest effective property-tax rate to Milwaukee County:
| County | Median tax/yr | Effective rate | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County, WI (this county) | $4,406 | 2.04% | +88.4% |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT | $6,676 | 2.03% | +88.3% |
| Carroll County, IL | $2,308 | 2.03% | +88.2% |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT | $5,926 | 2.04% | +88.7% |
| Ogle County, IL | $3,737 | 2.03% | +88.0% |
| Grundy County, IL | $5,260 | 2.03% | +87.9% |
Other large counties in Wisconsin: Dane County (1.71%), Waukesha County (1.21%). See the Wisconsin property-tax page for the full county table.
Frequently asked questions
How much is property tax in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin?
The median property-tax bill in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin is $4,406 per year on a median home value of $216,500, an effective rate of 2.04% (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)). That is +88.4% versus the US average effective rate of 1.08%. Your own bill depends on your assessed value and local rate.
What is the effective property-tax rate in Milwaukee County?
Milwaukee County's effective property-tax rate is 2.04% of home value, calculated as the median tax ($4,406) divided by the median home value ($216,500). That ranks #2 of 72 counties in Wisconsin and #92 of 3,133 nationally (1 = highest).
Is property tax high in Milwaukee County?
Milwaukee County is among the highest on property tax at 2.04% effective rate, far above the US average effective rate. Property tax there is about 7.09% of the median household income of $62,118. These are ACS area medians; verify your situation with the county assessor.
How is the Milwaukee County property-tax figure calculated?
It uses Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates: median real estate taxes paid (table B25103) and median home value (B25077) for owner-occupied homes in Milwaukee County. The effective rate is the first divided by the second. It is an area median, not an official mill rate, and not your individual assessment.
Keep exploring
- Wisconsin property tax — state overview & county table (state effective rate 1.56%)
- Highest property-tax counties · Lowest property-tax counties
- Property-tax estimator · All counties
Source & accuracy
Figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), US public domain: median real estate taxes paid (B25103) and median home value (B25077) for owner-occupied homes. The effective rate is the ratio of the two. These are area medians, not your individual bill — your tax depends on your home's assessed value, exemptions and your local rate. Verify with the Milwaukee County assessor or tax collector. Data as of June 2026. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20