Wisconsin · Property Tax

Wisconsin Property Tax by County

Wisconsin has counties operating under a town/city/village-driven assessment system. Effective property tax rates run ~1.51% statewide median — above the national average, but offset for veterans by Wisconsin's 100% Veterans & Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit.

Why move here

100% disabled veteran full property tax refund (one of the most generous US programs)
Lottery & Gaming Credit reduces school portion
Madison + Milwaukee employment
lake culture (Madison + Door County + Apostle Islands)
dairy + agriculture heritage
generally affordable cost of living vs. coastal markets

Why not move here

above-average effective rates
harsh winters (especially northern WI)
municipal-level assessment variation creates appeal complexity
slower wage growth than coastal markets
rural population decline

This almanac covers 12 of 72 Wisconsin counties.

Average effective rate

1.58%

Tax bill ÷ market value · Across 12 covered Wisconsin counties

National rank

#11 of 50

Ranked highest to lowest by rate · #40 from the lowest

Average annual bill

$3,674

On a typical $236,058 Wisconsin home

State income tax

7.65%

Graduated · 3.50% – 7.65% top marginal

Cheapest county we cover

Door

Sturgeon Bay · 1.05% effective rate

For retirees

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For disabled veterans

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Distinguish value exemptions from a full covered-tax exemption.

12 of 72 Wisconsin counties covered

Milwaukee County

Milwaukee · pop. 939k

Green Bay · pop. 269k

Eau Claire · pop. 109k

Port Washington · pop. 92k

1.62% effective rate

$6.9k median bill

Door County

Sturgeon Bay · pop. 30k

1.05% effective rate

$3.0k median bill

About this site's data and estimates. The Property Tax Almanac is an independent editorial reference. It is not affiliated with any government agency, tax assessor, or tax preparation service. The calculators and data on this site are informational and are not a substitute for advice from a qualified tax professional, attorney, or your official county assessor or appraisal district.

Accuracy, sources, and scope. Source years and review coverage vary. A record’s update date is not confirmation of its tax year. Reviewed guides identify their official sources and calculation limits; other records may have incomplete source documentation. See our methodology and review process.

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