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Waukesha County, WI Property Tax Calculator
Waukesha County homeowners pay a median $4,554 a year in property tax, 1.14% of a median $398,200 home: below Wisconsin's 1.42% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Waukesha County by home value, at 1.14%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,288 | $191 |
| $300,000 | $3,432 | $286 |
| $400,000 | $4,576 | $381 |
| $600,000 | $6,864 | $572 |
| $800,000 | $9,152 | $763 |
Waukesha County against Wisconsin and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha County | 1.14% | $4,554 | $398,200 | $106,076 |
| Wisconsin | 1.42% | $3,792 | $266,500 | $77,485 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Waukesha County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Waukesha County?
The effective rate is 1.14%: a median $4,554 a year on a median $398,200 home. That's the 27th highest of the 29 Wisconsin counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Waukesha County?
About $4,576 a year, $381 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Waukesha County compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
Its rate is below the state's 1.42%. Across Wisconsin, covered counties range from 1.08% to 1.93%.
How do I lower my Waukesha County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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