How much are property taxes in Brown Deer, WI?
Homeowners in Brown Deer, WI pay a median of $4,826 (±$197) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,947.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,427.
That is about 2.0% of the median home value of $239,300.
In Brown Deer, the median real estate tax went from $4,447 in 2015–2019 to $4,826 in 2020–2024 (+8.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,826 (±$197)
- With a mortgage
- $4,947
- Without a mortgage
- $4,427
- Share of median value
- 2.0%
Real estate taxes in Brown Deer against Milwaukee County, its state and the nation
| Brown Deer | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,826 (±$197) | $4,444 (±$32) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,947 (±$339) | $4,534 (±$40) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,427 (±$502) | $4,255 (±$69) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $239,300 (±$12,974) | $230,700 (±$2,063) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In Brown Deer, the median real estate tax is higher than in Milwaukee County ($4,444).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Milwaukee County, Brown Deer ranks 12 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 124 of 1,844.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Brown Deer
The median tax ($4,826) is 2.0% of the median home value ($239,300).
Across Milwaukee County the same ratio is 1.9%.
Across Wisconsin it is 1.4%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Brown Deer have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,447 (±$195) | $4,826 (±$197) | +8.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $167,100 (±$5,706) | $239,300 (±$12,974) | +43.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,511 (±$89) | $1,747 (±$102) | +15.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Brown Deer
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Deer | — | $4,826 (±$197) | — |
| River Hills | 2.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Mequon | 3.2 mi | $5,788 (±$390) | Higher |
| Bayside | 3.7 mi | $8,944 (±$721) | Higher |
| Fox Point | 3.9 mi | $9,031 (±$487) | Higher |
| Glendale | 4.1 mi | $5,669 (±$307) | Higher |
| Thiensville | 4.2 mi | $4,581 (±$343) | Not measurably different |
| Whitefish Bay | 5.7 mi | $9,156 (±$467) | Higher |
| Butler | 6.7 mi | $3,075 (±$262) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Butler, WI ($3,075).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mequon, WI ($5,788), Bayside, WI ($8,944), Fox Point, WI ($9,031).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Milwaukee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Franklin | $6,354 (±$113) |
| 7 | Greendale | $6,010 (±$248) |
| 8 | Wauwatosa | $5,922 (±$109) |
| 9 | Oak Creek | $5,839 (±$214) |
| 10 | Hales Corners | $5,788 (±$532) |
| 11 | Glendale | $5,669 (±$307) |
| 12 | Brown Deer | $4,826 (±$197) |
| 13 | Greenfield | $4,705 (±$119) |
| 14 | St. Francis | $4,592 (±$202) |
| 15 | South Milwaukee | $4,420 (±$124) |
| 16 | Cudahy | $4,407 (±$135) |
| 17 | West Allis | $3,894 (±$62) |
| 18 | West Milwaukee | $3,803 (±$354) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Milwaukee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Brown Deer
How much are property taxes in Brown Deer?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Brown Deer, WI is $4,826 (±$197) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Brown Deer?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.0% of the median home value in Brown Deer, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Brown Deer gone up?
In Brown Deer, the median real estate tax went from $4,447 in 2015–2019 to $4,826 in 2020–2024 (+8.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Brown Deer higher than in Milwaukee County?
In Brown Deer, the median real estate tax is higher than in Milwaukee County ($4,444).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown Deer village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown Deer village, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown Deer village, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown Deer village, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown Deer village, Wisconsin
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Brown Deer village, Wisconsin (place:10375, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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