Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Wisconsin. Population: 30,260.
The median annual property tax in Fond du Lac County is $3,311, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin state average and 72% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.58% on a median home value of $209,800. Property taxes represent 4.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,311
+7% vs State
+72% vs US
Median Home Value
$209,800
-4% vs State
-1% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.58%
+10% vs State
+66% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,311
$276/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,311
$276/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,311 +1.1% | 1.58% |
| 2022 | $3,276 +8.3% | 1.67% |
| 2021 | $3,026 +0.2% | 1.80% |
| 2020 | $3,020 +0.3% | 1.86% |
| 2019 | $3,012 | 1.91% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$73,154
per year
Monthly Tax
$276
per month
Other Counties in Wisconsin
La Crosse County
Tax: $3,963/yr Rate: 1.63%
Dunn County
Tax: $3,325/yr Rate: 1.47%
Price County
Tax: $2,110/yr Rate: 1.45%
Buffalo County
Tax: $2,811/yr Rate: 1.42%
Lafayette County
Tax: $2,980/yr Rate: 1.64%
Sauk County
Tax: $3,646/yr Rate: 1.50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin? ▼
The median annual property tax in Fond du Lac County is $3,311 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.58% on a median home value of $209,800.
How does Fond du Lac County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Fond du Lac County are 72% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.58% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Fond du Lac County? ▼
In Fond du Lac County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,311 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,311. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Fond du Lac County? ▼
Property taxes in Fond du Lac County represent approximately 4.5% of the median household income of $73,154. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.