Homeowners in Vilas County, Wisconsin paid a median $2,197 a year in property tax on a median home worth $300,000, an effective rate of about 0.73% (Census 2020–2024).
1.42%Wisconsin statewide · US 0.94%
How Vilas County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.73% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,099 | $92 |
| $250,000 | $1,831 | $153 |
| $350,000 | $2,563 | $214 |
| $500,000 | $3,662 | $305 |
Cities and towns in Vilas County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River | $2,267 | $213,900 | 1.06% |
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Related
- Wisconsin property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Sawyer County, WI0.80% effective
- Oneida County, WI0.89% effective
- Burnett County, WI0.93% effective
- Bayfield County, WI1.01% effective
- Door County, WI1.02% effective
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ 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.
Major Cities & Counties in Wisconsin
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Milwaukee pop. 566,973
- Madison pop. 278,001
- Green Bay pop. 106,253
- Kenosha pop. 99,372
- Racine pop. 77,633
- Appleton pop. 75,023
- Waukesha pop. 71,233
- Eau Claire pop. 70,322
- Oshkosh pop. 66,729
- Janesville pop. 66,030
- Milwaukee County pop. 926,331
- Dane County pop. 572,674
- Waukesha County pop. 411,762
- Brown County pop. 270,892
- Racine County pop. 197,532
- Outagamie County pop. 192,826
- Winnebago County pop. 171,769
- Kenosha County pop. 168,438
- Rock County pop. 164,350
- Marathon County pop. 138,403
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Vilas County, Wisconsin?
Homeowners in Vilas County, Wisconsin paid a median $2,197 a year in property tax on a median home worth $300,000, an effective rate of about 0.73% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Vilas County?
About $2,197 a year ($183 a month) at the 0.73% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Vilas County property tax high?
It ranks #1 lowest of 72 Wisconsin counties. The state median effective rate is 1.42% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Vilas County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Vilas County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.