Green Lake County, Wisconsin Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Wisconsin. Population: 6,108.
The median annual property tax in Green Lake County is $2,709, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin state average and 41% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.31% on a median home value of $206,300. Property taxes represent 4.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,709
-12% vs State
+41% vs US
Median Home Value
$206,300
-5% vs State
-2% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.31%
-9% vs State
+38% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,721
$227/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,693
$224/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 | $2,709 +2.6% | 1.31% |
| 2022 | $2,641 +4.4% | 1.42% |
| 2021 | $2,530 +4.3% | 1.56% |
| 2020 | $2,425 -3.2% | 1.62% |
| 2019 | $2,504 | 1.71% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$66,917
per year
Monthly Tax
$226
per month
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Lincoln County
Tax: $2,530/yr Rate: 1.42%
Richland County
Tax: $2,579/yr Rate: 1.41%
Iron County
Tax: $1,777/yr Rate: 1.14%
Sauk County
Tax: $3,646/yr Rate: 1.50%
Brown County
Tax: $3,593/yr Rate: 1.46%
Ozaukee County
Tax: $4,629/yr Rate: 1.25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Green Lake County, Wisconsin? ▼
The median annual property tax in Green Lake County is $2,709 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.31% on a median home value of $206,300.
How does Green Lake County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Green Lake County are 41% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.31% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Green Lake County? ▼
In Green Lake County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,721 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,693. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Green Lake County? ▼
Property taxes in Green Lake County represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $66,917. 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.