Wisconsin property tax
Midwest region · 72 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Wisconsin has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 1.56% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — +44.8% versus the US average of 1.08%, well above the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $3,902 on a median home worth around $252,319. Wisconsin ranks #7 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Menominee County is highest at 3.64% and Vilas County is lowest at 0.80%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Wisconsin property tax at a glance
| Figure | Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 1.56% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 1.44% |
| Typical median bill | $3,902 |
| Typical median home value | $252,319 |
| Versus US average rate | +44.8% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #7 |
| Counties | 72 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Wisconsin counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Wisconsin, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 72 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menominee County | $3,527 | $97,000 | 3.64% |
| 2 | Milwaukee County | $4,406 | $216,500 | 2.04% |
| 3 | Dane County | $6,276 | $366,100 | 1.71% |
| 4 | Winnebago County | $3,573 | $208,600 | 1.71% |
| 5 | Racine County | $4,071 | $239,400 | 1.70% |
| 6 | Rock County | $3,652 | $215,900 | 1.69% |
| 7 | Kenosha County | $4,180 | $247,800 | 1.69% |
| 8 | Green County | $3,882 | $236,900 | 1.64% |
| 9 | Crawford County | $2,868 | $175,100 | 1.64% |
| 10 | Lafayette County | $2,980 | $182,100 | 1.64% |
| 11 | La Crosse County | $3,963 | $243,200 | 1.63% |
| 12 | Trempealeau County | $3,269 | $203,300 | 1.61% |
| 13 | Fond du Lac County | $3,311 | $209,800 | 1.58% |
| 14 | Jefferson County | $3,988 | $253,800 | 1.57% |
| 15 | Wood County | $2,629 | $168,100 | 1.56% |
| 16 | Iowa County | $3,864 | $248,100 | 1.56% |
| 17 | Dodge County | $3,395 | $218,400 | 1.55% |
| 18 | Manitowoc County | $2,660 | $172,900 | 1.54% |
| 19 | Juneau County | $2,517 | $165,200 | 1.52% |
| 20 | Calumet County | $3,830 | $252,100 | 1.52% |
| 21 | Marathon County | $3,108 | $205,500 | 1.51% |
| 22 | Clark County | $2,467 | $163,800 | 1.51% |
| 23 | Sauk County | $3,646 | $242,400 | 1.50% |
| 24 | Waupaca County | $2,876 | $192,800 | 1.49% |
| 25 | Sheboygan County | $3,234 | $218,400 | 1.48% |
| 26 | Columbia County | $3,826 | $258,700 | 1.48% |
| 27 | Kewaunee County | $3,083 | $208,900 | 1.48% |
| 28 | Pierce County | $4,552 | $308,600 | 1.48% |
| 29 | Portage County | $3,396 | $230,400 | 1.47% |
| 30 | Dunn County | $3,325 | $226,200 | 1.47% |
| 31 | Ashland County | $2,354 | $160,500 | 1.47% |
| 32 | Outagamie County | $3,580 | $244,100 | 1.47% |
| 33 | Pepin County | $2,875 | $196,100 | 1.47% |
| 34 | Brown County | $3,593 | $245,900 | 1.46% |
| 35 | Price County | $2,110 | $146,000 | 1.45% |
| 36 | Shawano County | $2,588 | $179,100 | 1.45% |
| 37 | Grant County | $2,683 | $186,300 | 1.44% |
| 38 | Walworth County | $3,964 | $275,900 | 1.44% |
| 39 | Jackson County | $2,672 | $186,900 | 1.43% |
| 40 | Eau Claire County | $3,461 | $242,400 | 1.43% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Wisconsin compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin (this state) | 1.56% | $3,902 | +44.8% |
| Nebraska | 1.54% | $3,518 | +43.1% |
| New York | 1.53% | $6,746 | +41.5% |
| Texas | 1.62% | $4,366 | +49.6% |
| Iowa | 1.48% | $2,997 | +37.2% |
| Ohio | 1.43% | $2,976 | +32.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 1.56% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), +44.8% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $3,902 on a $252,319 home. It ranks #7 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Wisconsin county has the highest property tax?
In Wisconsin, Menominee County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 3.64% (median tax $3,527). The lowest is Vilas County at 0.80%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin is high on property tax at a 1.56% effective rate, well above the US average effective rate. The median Wisconsin home is worth about $252,319 and the median bill is around $3,902. Rates vary widely between its 72 counties.
How is the Wisconsin property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (1.44%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20