Cost of homeownership in Wisconsin
State averages from Census ACS, energy costs from DOE EIA, and appreciation from FHFA. County-level detail is below.
Home price trend
FHFA House Price Index, quarterly.
Most expensive counties
- 1.Waukesha County$352,600
- 2.Ozaukee County$344,900
- 3.Dane County$342,900
- 4.St. Croix County$323,900
- 5.Washington County$293,300
- 6.Pierce County$278,700
- 7.Door County$273,300
- 8.Vilas County$255,700
- 9.Walworth County$254,300
- 10.Columbia County$243,600
Most affordable counties
- 1.Menominee County9.0%
- 2.Langlade County14.2%
- 3.Wood County14.8%
- 4.Manitowoc County15.0%
- 5.Portage County15.0%
- 6.Marathon County15.3%
- 7.Marinette County15.4%
- 8.Monroe County15.5%
- 9.Lincoln County15.5%
- 10.Grant County15.6%
DOE EIA residential average.
Residential baseline.
IRS SOI · TY 2022, state-level avg.
All counties in Wisconsin
- Milwaukee County
- Dane County
- Waukesha County
- Brown County
- Racine County
- Outagamie County
- Winnebago County
- Kenosha County
- Rock County
- Marathon County
- Washington County
- La Crosse County
- Sheboygan County
- Eau Claire County
- Walworth County
- Fond du Lac County
- St. Croix County
- Ozaukee County
- Dodge County
- Jefferson County
- Manitowoc County
- Wood County
- Portage County
- Chippewa County
- Sauk County
- Columbia County
- Calumet County
- Grant County
- Waupaca County
- Barron County
- Monroe County
- Dunn County
- Polk County
- Douglas County
- Pierce County
- Marinette County
- Shawano County
- Oconto County
- Oneida County
- Green County
- Clark County
- Vernon County
- Trempealeau County
- Door County
- Lincoln County
- Juneau County
- Waushara County
- Iowa County
- Vilas County
- Jackson County
- Adams County
- Kewaunee County
- Taylor County
- Langlade County
- Green Lake County
- Sawyer County
- Richland County
- Lafayette County
- Washburn County
- Burnett County
- Bayfield County
- Crawford County
- Ashland County
- Marquette County
- Rusk County
- Price County
- Buffalo County
- Forest County
- Pepin County
- Iron County
- Florence County
- Menominee County
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.