Marathon County property tax
Homeowners in Marathon County, Wisconsin typically pay about 1.47% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,218 on a median home value of $219,600.
Typical effective rate
1.47%
higher than 12% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,218
per year
Median home value
$219,600
In WI
#18
of 72 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.47% — 56% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 3% higher than the Wisconsin median of 1.42%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,309 for mortgaged homes, $3,078 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 18th highest effective rate of 72 ranked Wisconsin counties; nationally it sits around the 88th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Marathon County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.47%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Marathon County, WI?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Marathon County is 1.47% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,218) divided by the median home value ($219,600) 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 Marathon County?
The median owner-occupied home in Marathon County is valued at $219,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,218 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,309, versus $3,078 for homes without one.
How does Marathon County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Marathon County's effective rate is 3% higher than the Wisconsin median, ranking 18th of 72 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Wisconsin counties
Counties ranked closest to Marathon County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Wisconsin counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fond du Lac County | 1.51% | $3,365 |
| 16 | Dodge County | 1.48% | $3,422 |
| 17 | Juneau County | 1.47% | $2,605 |
| 19 | Jefferson County | 1.46% | $4,005 |
| 20 | Sauk County | 1.45% | $3,755 |
| 21 | Clark County | 1.45% | $2,505 |
Official data & resources for Marathon County
- Marathon County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Marathon County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Marathon 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.