Brown County property tax
Homeowners in Brown County, Wisconsin typically pay about 1.38% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,663 on a median home value of $266,000.
Typical effective rate
1.38%
higher than 16% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,663
per year
Median home value
$266,000
In WI
#33
of 72 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.38% — 47% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 3% lower than the Wisconsin median of 1.42%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,735 for mortgaged homes, $3,536 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 33rd highest effective rate of 72 ranked Wisconsin counties; nationally it sits around the 84th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Brown County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.38%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Brown County, WI?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Brown County is 1.38% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,663) divided by the median home value ($266,000) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Brown County?
The median owner-occupied home in Brown County is valued at $266,000, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,663 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,735, versus $3,536 for homes without one.
How does Brown County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Brown County's effective rate is 3% lower than the Wisconsin median, ranking 33rd of 72 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Wisconsin counties
Counties ranked closest to Brown County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Wisconsin counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Jackson County | 1.39% | $2,725 |
| 31 | Richland County | 1.38% | $2,735 |
| 32 | Waupaca County | 1.38% | $2,924 |
| 34 | Outagamie County | 1.37% | $3,668 |
| 35 | Pierce County | 1.36% | $4,551 |
| 36 | Shawano County | 1.36% | $2,644 |
Official data & resources for Brown County
- Brown County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Brown County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Brown County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.