Appleton, Wisconsin property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.55%

Homeowners in Appleton, Wisconsin paid a median $3,588 a year in property tax on a median home worth $231,400, an effective rate of about 1.55% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#401 lowest of 636Wisconsin places we cover

1.37%Outagamie County overall
Median tax paid
$3,588
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$231,400
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.55%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
4.5%
of $80,483 median household income
Owner costs
$1,491/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Appleton vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Appleton1.55%
Outagamie County1.37%
Wisconsin1.42%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Appleton$3,588
Outagamie County$3,668
Wisconsin$3,792
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Appleton

At the local 1.55% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,326$194
$250,000$3,876$323
$350,000$5,427$452
$500,000$7,753$646

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Appleton, Wisconsin?

Homeowners in Appleton, Wisconsin paid a median $3,588 a year in property tax on a median home worth $231,400, an effective rate of about 1.55% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Appleton?

About $3,876 a year at the 1.55% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Appleton higher than the rest of Wisconsin?

Appleton ranks #401 lowest of 636 Wisconsin places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.42%. Outagamie County overall is 1.37%.