Property Tax in Manitowoc County
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Manitowoc taxes run moderately high
Manitowoc County's effective tax rate of 1.538% outpaces the national median of 1.209% by roughly a quarter, placing it in the upper-middle tier nationally. At $2,660 in median annual property tax, Manitowoc is nearly at the national median of $2,690, achieved on homes valued $108,000 below the national average at $172,900.
Above-average taxes for Wisconsin
Manitowoc ranks in the top third of Wisconsin's 72 counties by effective tax rate at 1.538%, notably above the state average of 1.436%. The median property tax of $2,660 falls below Wisconsin's state median of $3,081.
Higher rates than surrounding counties
Manitowoc's 1.538% rate exceeds all surrounding counties in the region except for Menominee (3.636%), running higher than Marathon (1.512%), Lincoln (1.424%), and Langlade (1.335%). The county sits firmly in the upper tax bracket for north-central Wisconsin.
Budget around $2,660 annually
On a median home value of $172,900, Manitowoc County homeowners pay approximately $2,660 in annual property taxes. The figure remains stable whether paying with or without a mortgage, at roughly $2,660 either way.
Assess your property value now
With Manitowoc's higher-than-average tax rate, it's especially important to ensure your assessment accurately reflects your home's value. Many homeowners qualify for successful assessment appeals that reduce their annual tax obligation by hundreds of dollars.