Milwaukee County property tax
Homeowners in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin typically pay about 1.93% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $4,444 on a median home value of $230,700.
Typical effective rate
1.93%
higher than 3% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$4,444
per year
Median home value
$230,700
In WI
#2
of 72 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.93% — 105% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 35% higher than the Wisconsin median of 1.42%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $4,534 for mortgaged homes, $4,255 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 2nd highest effective rate of 72 ranked Wisconsin counties; nationally it sits around the 97th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Milwaukee County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.93%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Milwaukee County, WI?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Milwaukee County is 1.93% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($4,444) divided by the median home value ($230,700) 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 Milwaukee County?
The median owner-occupied home in Milwaukee County is valued at $230,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $4,444 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $4,534, versus $4,255 for homes without one.
How does Milwaukee County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Milwaukee County's effective rate is 35% higher than the Wisconsin median, ranking 2nd of 72 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Wisconsin counties
Counties ranked closest to Milwaukee County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Wisconsin counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menominee County | 3.56% | $3,926 |
| 3 | Racine County | 1.63% | $4,099 |
| 4 | Winnebago County | 1.63% | $3,679 |
| 5 | Dane County | 1.63% | $6,420 |
| 6 | Green County | 1.60% | $4,003 |
| 7 | Rock County | 1.60% | $3,703 |
Official data & resources for Milwaukee County
- Milwaukee County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Milwaukee County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Milwaukee 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.