Waukesha County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.14%
State Effective Rate
1.32%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$765
Median Home Value (ACS)
$398,200
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$4,554
Owner-Occupied Households
128,147
The typical owner-occupied home in Waukesha County is valued at $398,200 with a median real estate tax bill of $4,554 per year — an effective rate of 1.14%. 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 Waukesha County, Wisconsin, the current county-level estimate is 1.14%, or approximately $4,560 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.
Waukesha County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.14% · vs Wisconsin: 1.32% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,850 | $238 |
| $400,000 | $4,560 | $380 |
| $500,000 | $5,700 | $475 |
| $750,000 | $8,550 | $713 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,400 | $950 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Waukesha County1.14%
- St. Croix County1.17%
- Washington County1.10%
- Ozaukee County1.19%
- Walworth County1.33%
- Eau Claire County1.35%
- Outagamie County1.37%
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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