Wisconsin Property Tax Rates 2025

County
Median Property Taxes
With Mortgage
Without Mortgage
Dane County$6,276$6,286$6,252
Ozaukee County$4,629$4,736$4,445
Pierce County$4,552$4,669$4,287
Waukesha County$4,525$4,557$4,463
Milwaukee County$4,406$4,483$4,252
St. Croix County$4,297$4,329$4,207
Kenosha County$4,180$4,256$4,018
Racine County$4,071$4,194$3,866
Jefferson County$3,988$4,093$3,833
Walworth County$3,964$4,004$3,903
La Crosse County$3,963$3,989$3,920
Green County$3,882$3,988$3,726
Iowa County$3,864$3,940$3,760
Calumet County$3,830$3,938$3,677
Columbia County$3,826$3,891$3,673
Washington County$3,795$3,894$3,609
Rock County$3,652$3,701$3,566
Sauk County$3,646$3,758$3,397
Brown County$3,593$3,625$3,532
Outagamie County$3,580$3,603$3,543
Winnebago County$3,573$3,522$3,660
Menominee County$3,527$4,476$2,310
Eau Claire County$3,461$3,549$3,341
Portage County$3,396$3,520$3,214
Dodge County$3,395$3,388$3,408
Door County$3,350$3,146$3,602
Dunn County$3,325$3,368$3,250
Fond du Lac County$3,311$3,311$3,311
Trempealeau County$3,269$3,390$3,106
Sheboygan County$3,234$3,199$3,298
Marathon County$3,108$3,201$2,978
Kewaunee County$3,083$3,094$3,063
Lafayette County$2,980$3,058$2,886
Polk County$2,947$2,953$2,935
Vernon County$2,883$3,010$2,722
Waupaca County$2,876$2,903$2,832
Pepin County$2,875$2,899$2,846
Crawford County$2,868$2,981$2,769
Barron County$2,823$2,817$2,831
Buffalo County$2,811$2,784$2,843
Monroe County$2,801$2,918$2,657
Chippewa County$2,754$2,784$2,719
Marquette County$2,709$2,697$2,733
Green Lake County$2,709$2,721$2,693
Grant County$2,683$2,707$2,657
Jackson County$2,672$2,636$2,726
Manitowoc County$2,660$2,663$2,656
Oconto County$2,651$2,743$2,499
Taylor County$2,647$2,721$2,563
Wood County$2,629$2,685$2,554
Shawano County$2,588$2,560$2,631
Richland County$2,579$2,565$2,598
Douglas County$2,564$2,605$2,479
Lincoln County$2,530$2,593$2,457
Juneau County$2,517$2,522$2,510
Clark County$2,467$2,531$2,388
Waushara County$2,458$2,483$2,427
Bayfield County$2,432$2,495$2,367
Adams County$2,397$2,563$2,189
Ashland County$2,354$2,547$2,063
Washburn County$2,305$2,230$2,413
Florence County$2,224$2,271$2,166
Vilas County$2,166$1,994$2,350
Oneida County$2,146$2,151$2,139
Price County$2,110$2,211$2,027
Burnett County$2,052$2,070$2,033
Forest County$1,988$1,926$2,067
Marinette County$1,950$2,070$1,830
Langlade County$1,946$1,981$1,922
Sawyer County$1,899$1,977$1,786
Rusk County$1,834$1,893$1,777
Iron County$1,777$1,783$1,768

Tax Rates by County

In Wisconsin, property tax rates vary by county. The median property tax paid across all 72 counties is $3,080.72. Property taxes are a significant source of local government funding, used to support public schools, infrastructure, and essential services. Wisconsin residents typically pay higher property taxes compared to the national average.

Highest Property Taxes

Leading the state in property tax rates, Dane County County residents contribute a median of $6,276 annually. Property owners with active mortgages face an average payment of $6,286, while those who own their homes outright still pay $6,252. These substantial rates typically correspond to areas with robust public services, high property values, and strong community amenities.

Lowest Property Taxes

At the other end of the spectrum, Iron County County maintains the most modest property tax burden at $1,777. Mortgage holders in the area can expect to pay approximately $1,783 annually, with mortgage-free homeowners contributing $1,768. These reduced rates often indicate more conservative municipal spending, different funding approaches for public services, or areas with lower property valuations.

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)