How much are property taxes in Eagle River, WI?
Homeowners in Eagle River, WI pay a median of $2,267 (±$368) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,445.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,070.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $213,900.
In Eagle River, the median real estate tax went from $1,552 in 2015–2019 to $2,267 in 2020–2024 (+46.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,267 (±$368)
- With a mortgage
- $2,445
- Without a mortgage
- $2,070
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Eagle River against Vilas County, its state and the nation
| Eagle River | Vilas County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,267 (±$368) | $2,197 (±$103) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,445 (±$547) | $2,076 (±$156) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,070 (±$364) | $2,337 (±$162) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $213,900 (±$24,915) | $300,000 (±$13,399) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In Eagle River, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Vilas County ($2,197).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Vilas County, Eagle River ranks 7 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1439 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 Eagle River
The median tax ($2,267) is 1.1% of the median home value ($213,900).
Across Vilas County the same ratio is 0.7%.
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 Eagle River have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,552 (±$175) | $2,267 (±$368) | +46.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $116,100 (±$7,849) | $213,900 (±$24,915) | +84.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $844 (±$89) | $1,449 (±$419) | +71.7% | 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 Eagle River
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River | — | $2,267 (±$368) | — |
| Town of Lincoln (Vilas County) | 1.3 mi | $1,827 (±$361) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cloverland (Vilas County) | 5.3 mi | $1,754 (±$401) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Washington (Vilas County) | 6.0 mi | $2,160 (±$278) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Conover | 9.4 mi | $2,196 (±$210) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sugar Camp | 9.5 mi | $1,722 (±$178) | Lower |
| Town of Three Lakes | 9.8 mi | $2,377 (±$337) | Not measurably different |
| Town of St. Germain | 12 mi | $1,869 (±$347) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Phelps | 12 mi | $1,894 (±$215) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Sugar Camp, WI ($1,722).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Vilas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Manitowish Waters | $4,284 (±$1,126) |
| 2 | Town of Lac du Flambeau | $3,557 (±$198) |
| 3 | Town of Presque Isle | $3,077 (±$490) |
| 4 | Town of Winchester (Vilas County) | $2,410 (±$622) |
| 5 | Town of Boulder Junction | $2,320 (±$230) |
| 6 | Town of Land O'Lakes | $2,287 (±$300) |
| 7 | Eagle River | $2,267 (±$368) |
| 8 | Town of Conover | $2,196 (±$210) |
| 9 | Town of Washington (Vilas County) | $2,160 (±$278) |
| 10 | Town of Arbor Vitae | $1,997 (±$400) |
| 11 | Town of Phelps | $1,894 (±$215) |
| 12 | Town of St. Germain | $1,869 (±$347) |
| 13 | Town of Lincoln (Vilas County) | $1,827 (±$361) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Vilas 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 Eagle River
How much are property taxes in Eagle River?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Eagle River, WI is $2,267 (±$368) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Eagle River?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in Eagle River, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Eagle River gone up?
In Eagle River, the median real estate tax went from $1,552 in 2015–2019 to $2,267 in 2020–2024 (+46.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Eagle River higher than in Vilas County?
In Eagle River, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Vilas County ($2,197).
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 — Eagle River city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle River city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle River city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle River city, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle River 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 Eagle River city, Wisconsin (place:21625, 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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