Milwaukee County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.93%
State Effective Rate
1.32%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$2,593
Median Home Value (ACS)
$230,700
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$4,444
Owner-Occupied Households
195,766
The typical owner-occupied home in Milwaukee County is valued at $230,700 with a median real estate tax bill of $4,444 per year — an effective rate of 1.93%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Wisconsin
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.32%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, the current county-level estimate is 1.93%, or approximately $7,720 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Milwaukee County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.93% · vs Wisconsin: 1.32% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,825 | $402 |
| $400,000 | $7,720 | $643 |
| $500,000 | $9,650 | $804 |
| $750,000 | $14,475 | $1,206 |
| $1,000,000 | $19,300 | $1,608 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Milwaukee County1.93%
- Dane County1.63%
- Racine County1.63%
- Winnebago County1.63%
- Rock County1.60%
- Kenosha County1.57%
- La Crosse County1.54%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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