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Wisconsin Property Tax Calculator

Calculate Wisconsin property taxes. Effective rate: 1.32%. Estimate annual and monthly property tax on your home.

Updated Aug 25, 2026 Estimate — not official figures

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Home value multiplied by Wisconsin's statewide effective property-tax rate of 1.32% — an aggregate statistical average (total real estate taxes paid on owner-occupied homes ÷ total value of those homes) computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year tables B25090 and B25082 and published by the Tax Foundation. It is not a median, and it is not the millage of any specific county, city, or school district. Assessed value, local rates, and exemptions vary within Wisconsin, so an individual bill can differ substantially. The optional homestead reduction is a generic model, not Wisconsin's actual exemption.

Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the county assessor or tax collector's office where the property is located (they set the actual millage rate, assessed value, and exemptions).

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Home Value

$10,000$10,000,000

Pre-filled: Wisconsin median

Property Tax Rate

05%

Pre-filled: Tax Foundation

Homestead Exemption

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,514.40

Estimated • Based on your inputs

Estimated Monthly Property Tax

$376.20

Your effective tax rate is 1.3% — below the national average for this income level.

Detailed Breakdown

Modeled Effective RateLow1.32%

State Avg Effective Rate1.32%

National Avg Effective Rate0.94%

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.

Wisconsin Quick Facts

7.7% Income Tax Rate

1.32% Property Tax Rate

$77,488 Median Income

97.4 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

This is a modeled estimate, not your actual tax bill. It multiplies your home value by Wisconsin's statewide effective property-tax rate (1.32%). That rate is an aggregate statistic — the total real-estate taxes paid on all owner-occupied homes in Wisconsin divided by the total value of those homes (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, tables B25090 and B25082, as compiled by the Tax Foundation) — not the rate any single jurisdiction levies, and not a median. Your real bill is set by your county/municipal millage applied to an assessor's assessed value (which is usually not the same as market value) and reduced by whatever local exemptions you qualify for. The optional homestead reduction in this tool is a generic 10%-of-value estimate (capped at $50,000), not a Wisconsin-specific exemption; it must not be used to determine eligibility or an actual exemption amount.

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Data Source

Tax Foundation — 2024 effective property-tax rates on owner-occupied housing: an aggregate statistical average (total real estate taxes paid ÷ total value of owner-occupied homes), computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year tables B25090 and B25082; state-level averages, not local rates

View Original Source | Source record reviewed Aug 25, 2026 | Review target: annually

Example Calculation

Let's estimate property taxes on a typical home in Wisconsin.

Assume a home valued at $342,000 — Wisconsin's typical home value. At Wisconsin's statewide effective property tax rate of 1.32% — an aggregate figure (total taxes paid on owner-occupied homes ÷ total value of those homes, Census ACS 2024), not a local millage — the estimate below applies that rate to the full value. It does not subtract any exemption, because homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions are granted locally and none is assumed here.

Result: That works out to roughly $4,514/year, or about $376/month, before any exemption you may qualify for. Property taxes are one of the largest ongoing costs of homeownership. Unlike a fixed-rate mortgage payment, they can increase annually as home values rise and local governments adjust mill rates — budget for 1–3% annual increases in most markets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin's statewide effective property tax rate averages 1.32% — an aggregate figure (total property taxes paid on owner-occupied homes divided by the total value of those homes, per U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year data compiled by the Tax Foundation), so local rates vary by county, city, and school district. Applied to a $342,000 home, that's an estimated $4,514 per year or about $376/month. Your actual bill depends on your jurisdiction's millage and assessed value.

Does Wisconsin have a homestead exemption?

Homestead rules in Wisconsin can depend on state law, county/municipal administration, property use, age, disability, veteran status, filing deadlines, and local options. Be careful comparing figures you find elsewhere: many states have two unrelated things both called a "homestead exemption" — one that reduces your taxable value (property-tax relief) and one that protects home equity from creditors (for example, Nevada's $605,000 figure is NRS 115.010, protection from forced sale, not a tax break). This calculator's homestead toggle is only a generic modeling assumption — it does not determine eligibility or encode Wisconsin's real exemption. Check the county assessor or tax collector where the property is located.

When are property taxes due in Wisconsin?

Property tax due dates vary by county in Wisconsin. Most counties bill semi-annually or annually. Check with your county assessor's office for specific dates. Many mortgage lenders collect property taxes monthly as part of escrow.

How does Wisconsin's property tax compare to other states?

Wisconsin's effective rate of 1.32% is the 10th-highest of the 50 states, and above the national average of 0.94%. For reference, New Jersey and Illinois are the highest at 1.88%, and Hawaii is the lowest at 0.29%, followed by Alabama at 0.37%. All figures are the same aggregate Census ACS 2024 measure, so they are directly comparable.