Property tax in Wisconsin
The effective rate is about 1.32% of the home's value a year (Tax Foundation, 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $5,280 a year (our calculation). Rates vary a lot by county and town.
Property tax
1.32%
of home value a year
Tax on a $400,000 home
$5,280
A month
$440
Rank
42 of 51
1 = lowest
| State | Property tax | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1.26% | 40 |
| New York | 1.30% | 41 |
| Wisconsin | 1.32% | 42 |
| Iowa | 1.33% | 43 |
| Ohio | 1.36% | 44 |
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Wisconsin?
The effective rate is about 1.32% of the home's value a year (Tax Foundation, 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $5,280 a year (our calculation). Rates vary a lot by county and town.
Does Wisconsin have high property taxes?
Wisconsin ranks 42 of 51 (1 = lowest effective rate), based on Tax Foundation's 2024 figures.
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