--- title: "Wisconsin Property Tax Calculator (1.25% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Wisconsin homeowners pay a median $3,680 a year in property tax on a median home value of $294,700, an effective rate of 1.25%: the 11th highest of the 50 states and DC and 40% above the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Wisconsin home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/wisconsin --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Wisconsin property tax calculator Wisconsin homeowners pay a median $3,680 a year in property tax on a median home value of $294,700, an effective rate of 1.25%: the 11th highest of the 50 states and DC and 40% above the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $3,680 $307 a month at 1.2487% - Median tax paid in Wisconsin: $3,680 - Median home value there: $294,700 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $2,624 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Wisconsin property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 1.25%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $2,497 | $208 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $3,746 | $312 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $4,995 | $416 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $6,244 | $520 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $9,365 | $780 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $12,487 | $1,041 | $8,905 | ## Wisconsin vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Illinois](/property-tax-calculator/illinois) | 1.92% | $5,399 | $280,700 | | [Iowa](/property-tax-calculator/iowa) | 1.29% | $2,937 | $227,300 | | Wisconsin | 1.25% | $3,680 | $294,700 | | [Michigan](/property-tax-calculator/michigan) | 1.18% | $2,988 | $254,200 | | [Minnesota](/property-tax-calculator/minnesota) | 1.02% | $3,501 | $344,600 | ## What Wisconsin homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $3,680 (17th highest of 51); $3,796 for homes with a mortgage and $3,501 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $294,700, so a typical home pays about $307 a month. - 1,723,526 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [Wisconsin income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/wisconsin); sales tax averages 5.72% with local taxes ([Wisconsin sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/wisconsin)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Wisconsin revenue department](https://www.revenue.wi.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Wisconsin property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Wisconsin? The effective rate is 1.25% of home value: the median tax paid ($3,680) divided by the median home value ($294,700), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Wisconsin? About $3,746 a year ($312 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Wisconsin have high property taxes? Wisconsin has the 11th highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 11 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 17th highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Wisconsin property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Wisconsin - [Wisconsin paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/wisconsin) - [Wisconsin income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/wisconsin) - [Wisconsin sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/wisconsin) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)