How much are property taxes in Cornell, WI?
Homeowners in Cornell, WI pay a median of $1,434 (±$130) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,457.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,409.
That is about 0.9% of the median home value of $155,800.
In Cornell, the median real estate tax went from $1,448 in 2015–2019 to $1,434 in 2020–2024 (−1.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,434 (±$130)
- With a mortgage
- $1,457
- Without a mortgage
- $1,409
- Share of median value
- 0.9%
Real estate taxes in Cornell against Chippewa County, its state and the nation
| Cornell | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,434 (±$130) | $2,798 (±$77) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,457 (±$304) | $2,848 (±$112) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,409 (±$162) | $2,743 (±$101) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $155,800 (±$9,943) | $257,900 (±$10,011) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In Cornell, the median real estate tax is lower than in Chippewa County ($2,798).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Chippewa County, Cornell ranks 31 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1782 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 Cornell
The median tax ($1,434) is 0.9% of the median home value ($155,800).
Across Chippewa County the same ratio is 1.1%.
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 Cornell have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,448 (±$106) | $1,434 (±$130) | −1.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $97,100 (±$8,920) | $155,800 (±$9,943) | +60.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $921 (±$83) | $1,102 (±$84) | +19.7% | 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 Cornell
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell | — | $1,434 (±$130) | — |
| Town of Estella | 1.6 mi | $1,700 (±$297) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lake Holcombe | 6.0 mi | $2,379 (±$426) | Higher |
| Town of Cleveland (Chippewa County) | 6.1 mi | $2,321 (±$390) | Higher |
| Town of Birch Creek | 6.7 mi | $3,396 (±$869) | Higher |
| Town of Arthur | 7.2 mi | $2,930 (±$529) | Higher |
| Town of Ruby | 8.2 mi | $2,119 (±$892) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Colburn (Chippewa County) | 9.0 mi | $2,145 (±$386) | Higher |
| Town of Anson | 11 mi | $2,765 (±$233) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Lake Holcombe, WI ($2,379), Town of Cleveland (Chippewa County), WI ($2,321), Town of Birch Creek, WI ($3,396).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Chippewa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Town of Ruby | $2,119 (±$892) |
| 26 | Town of Edson | $2,063 (±$283) |
| 27 | New Auburn | $1,845 (±$247) |
| 28 | Town of Estella | $1,700 (±$297) |
| 29 | Stanley | $1,492 (±$202) |
| 30 | Boyd | $1,457 (±$145) |
| 31 | Cornell | $1,434 (±$130) |
Showing 7 of 31 places in Chippewa 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 Cornell
How much are property taxes in Cornell?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Cornell, WI is $1,434 (±$130) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Cornell?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.9% of the median home value in Cornell, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Cornell gone up?
In Cornell, the median real estate tax went from $1,448 in 2015–2019 to $1,434 in 2020–2024 (−1.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Cornell higher than in Chippewa County?
In Cornell, the median real estate tax is lower than in Chippewa County ($2,798).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cornell city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cornell city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cornell city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cornell city, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cornell city, 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 Cornell city, Wisconsin (place:17100, 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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