Dane County property tax
Homeowners in Dane County, Wisconsin typically pay about 1.63% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $6,420 on a median home value of $394,800.
Typical effective rate
1.63%
higher than 8% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$6,420
per year
Median home value
$394,800
In WI
#5
of 72 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.63% — 73% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 14% higher than the Wisconsin median of 1.42%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $6,441 for mortgaged homes, $6,374 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 5th highest effective rate of 72 ranked Wisconsin counties; nationally it sits around the 92th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Dane County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.63%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Dane County, WI?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Dane County is 1.63% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($6,420) divided by the median home value ($394,800) 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 Dane County?
The median owner-occupied home in Dane County is valued at $394,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $6,420 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $6,441, versus $6,374 for homes without one.
How does Dane County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Dane County's effective rate is 14% higher than the Wisconsin median, ranking 5th of 72 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Wisconsin counties
Counties ranked closest to Dane County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Wisconsin counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Milwaukee County | 1.93% | $4,444 |
| 3 | Racine County | 1.63% | $4,099 |
| 4 | Winnebago County | 1.63% | $3,679 |
| 6 | Green County | 1.60% | $4,003 |
| 7 | Rock County | 1.60% | $3,703 |
| 8 | Kenosha County | 1.57% | $4,179 |
Official data & resources for Dane County
- Dane County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Dane County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Dane 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.