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Cost of homeownership in Wisconsin

State averages from Census ACS, energy costs from DOE EIA, and appreciation from FHFA. County-level detail is below.

Avg home value
$202,124
Avg property tax
$3,022
Homeownership rate
75.5%
1yr appreciation
5.7%

Home price trend

FHFA House Price Index, quarterly.

Most expensive counties

  1. 1.Waukesha County$352,600
  2. 2.Ozaukee County$344,900
  3. 3.Dane County$342,900
  4. 4.St. Croix County$323,900
  5. 5.Washington County$293,300
  6. 6.Pierce County$278,700
  7. 7.Door County$273,300
  8. 8.Vilas County$255,700
  9. 9.Walworth County$254,300
  10. 10.Columbia County$243,600

Most affordable counties

  1. 1.Menominee County9.0%
  2. 2.Langlade County14.2%
  3. 3.Wood County14.8%
  4. 4.Manitowoc County15.0%
  5. 5.Portage County15.0%
  6. 6.Marathon County15.3%
  7. 7.Marinette County15.4%
  8. 8.Monroe County15.5%
  9. 9.Lincoln County15.5%
  10. 10.Grant County15.6%
Avg electricity
18.2¢/kWh

DOE EIA residential average.

Avg annual energy cost
$1,961

Residential baseline.

Avg mortgage interest deduction
Pending

IRS SOI, state-level avg.

All counties in Wisconsin

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to own a home in Wisconsin?

Based on Census ACS, the state average home value in Wisconsin is $202,124, with median annual property tax around $3,022. Your actual cost depends on county and property.

What is the property tax in Wisconsin?

Property tax rates vary by county. Wisconsin's state average sits at roughly $3,022 per year on a median home. See county-level pages for local rates.

How fast are home prices appreciating in Wisconsin?

FHFA House Price Index data shows Wisconsin appreciating 5.7% over the last year and 52.4% over the last five years.

Is homeownership high in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin's homeownership rate is 75.5% (Census ACS). The share of owner-occupied units varies widely across counties.

Data sources

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