Door County property tax
Homeowners in Door County, Wisconsin typically pay about 1.02% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,486 on a median home value of $342,600.
Typical effective rate
1.02%
higher than 34% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,486
per year
Median home value
$342,600
In WI
#67
of 72 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.02% — 9% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 28% lower than the Wisconsin median of 1.42%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,330 for mortgaged homes, $3,677 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 67th highest effective rate of 72 ranked Wisconsin counties; nationally it sits around the 66th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Door County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.02%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Door County, WI?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Door County is 1.02% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,486) divided by the median home value ($342,600) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Door County?
The median owner-occupied home in Door County is valued at $342,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,486 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,330, versus $3,677 for homes without one.
How does Door County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Door County's effective rate is 28% lower than the Wisconsin median, ranking 67th of 72 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Wisconsin counties
Counties ranked closest to Door County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Wisconsin counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Forest County | 1.07% | $1,988 |
| 65 | Iron County | 1.07% | $1,768 |
| 66 | Washburn County | 1.05% | $2,377 |
| 68 | Bayfield County | 1.01% | $2,425 |
| 69 | Burnett County | 0.93% | $2,140 |
| 70 | Oneida County | 0.89% | $2,123 |
Official data & resources for Door County
- Door County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Door County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Door County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.