Milwaukee, WI variant. This is a Milwaukee, WI-specific version of the Property Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Property Tax Calculator.
Milwaukee property tax runs about 2.13% of value - roughly $3,621/year on the $170,000 median home.
Property tax in Milwaukee
Tax = assessed value × local rate. The 2.13% effective rate captures Milwaukee's blend of county, city, and school levies.
On the $170,000 median home that's $3,621/year ($302/month), usually escrowed with your mortgage.
About Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee applies Wisconsin state taxes, and its overall tax and cost burden is moderate for a major Midwestern city.
Milwaukee offers relatively affordable housing compared with other large metros.
Milwaukee has a strong manufacturing heritage and a cost of living below the national average.
Worked example: $170,000 home
$170,000 × 2.13% = $3,621/year. A $600,000 Milwaukee home would owe about $12,780.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $170,000
- Median rent: $1,300/mo
- Median household income: $49,733
- Local sales tax: 5.5%
- Effective property tax rate: 2.13%
- Cost of living index: 87 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Milwaukee?
About 2.13% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a median Milwaukee home?
Roughly $3,621 per year.