Property tax in Wisconsin: rates, averages, and deductions
State averages from Census ACS, deduction data from IRS SOI, and county rankings below.
Avg property tax
$3,022
annual, median
Avg home value
$202,124
Avg mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
% claiming mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
Highest property tax counties
- 1.Dane County$6,103
- 2.Ozaukee County$4,536
- 3.Pierce County$4,496
- 4.Waukesha County$4,487
- 5.Milwaukee County$4,313
- 6.St. Croix County$4,169
- 7.Kenosha County$4,132
- 8.Racine County$3,984
- 9.Menominee County$3,930
- 10.Jefferson County$3,914
Lowest property tax counties
- 1.Iron County$1,761
- 2.Rusk County$1,853
- 3.Marinette County$1,895
- 4.Sawyer County$1,896
- 5.Langlade County$1,941
- 6.Forest County$1,968
- 7.Price County$2,011
- 8.Burnett County$2,047
- 9.Florence County$2,070
- 10.Oneida County$2,093
Frequently asked questions
What is the average property tax in Wisconsin?
Census ACS median property tax in Wisconsin is around $3,022 per year. Effective rate varies by county.
Can I deduct property taxes on my federal return?
The SALT deduction (state and local taxes, including property tax) is capped under current federal law. IRS SOI shows the average Wisconsin filer who claimed the property tax deduction took not yet imported.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes in every state, though the process varies. Start with your county assessor's website for timelines and grounds for appeal. A successful appeal reduces your assessed value and the tax bill that flows from it.
Data sources
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