How much are property taxes in Fort Atkinson, WI?
Homeowners in Fort Atkinson, WI pay a median of $3,637 (±$144) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,690.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,522.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $211,800.
In Fort Atkinson, the median real estate tax went from $3,233 in 2015–2019 to $3,637 in 2020–2024 (+12.5%).
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
- $3,637 (±$144)
- With a mortgage
- $3,690
- Without a mortgage
- $3,522
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in Fort Atkinson against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Fort Atkinson | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,637 (±$144) | $4,005 (±$96) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,690 (±$156) | $4,081 (±$111) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,522 (±$288) | $3,894 (±$127) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $211,800 (±$15,033) | $274,100 (±$7,416) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In Fort Atkinson, the median real estate tax is lower than in Jefferson County ($4,005).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Jefferson County, Fort Atkinson ranks 21 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 510 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 Fort Atkinson
The median tax ($3,637) is 1.7% of the median home value ($211,800).
Across Jefferson County the same ratio is 1.5%.
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 Fort Atkinson have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,233 (±$148) | $3,637 (±$144) | +12.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $157,000 (±$7,152) | $211,800 (±$15,033) | +34.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,274 (±$68) | $1,593 (±$38) | +25.0% | 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 Fort Atkinson
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson | — | $3,637 (±$144) | — |
| Town of Koshkonong | 2.1 mi | $4,627 (±$237) | Higher |
| Town of Jefferson (Jefferson County) | 4.5 mi | $5,014 (±$619) | Higher |
| Jefferson | 5.8 mi | $4,177 (±$336) | Higher |
| Town of Hebron | 6.5 mi | $4,159 (±$440) | Higher |
| Lake Koshkonong | 6.5 mi | $4,138 (±$387) | Higher |
| Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | 6.6 mi | $4,549 (±$686) | Higher |
| Town of Cold Spring | 7.1 mi | $4,292 (±$283) | Higher |
| Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) | 7.5 mi | $3,732 (±$305) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Koshkonong, WI ($4,627), Town of Jefferson (Jefferson County), WI ($5,014), Jefferson, WI ($4,177).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Town of Concord | $3,946 (±$442) |
| 16 | Town of Palmyra | $3,817 (±$509) |
| 17 | Town of Sullivan | $3,759 (±$311) |
| 18 | Waterloo | $3,744 (±$355) |
| 19 | Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) | $3,732 (±$305) |
| 20 | Watertown | $3,706 (±$185) |
| 21 | Fort Atkinson | $3,637 (±$144) |
| 22 | Town of Farmington (Jefferson County) | $3,629 (±$292) |
| 23 | Town of Watertown | $3,580 (±$305) |
| 24 | Palmyra | $3,090 (±$225) |
Showing 10 of 24 places in Jefferson 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 Fort Atkinson
How much are property taxes in Fort Atkinson?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Fort Atkinson, WI is $3,637 (±$144) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Fort Atkinson?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.7% of the median home value in Fort Atkinson, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Fort Atkinson gone up?
In Fort Atkinson, the median real estate tax went from $3,233 in 2015–2019 to $3,637 in 2020–2024 (+12.5%).
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 Fort Atkinson higher than in Jefferson County?
In Fort Atkinson, the median real estate tax is lower than in Jefferson County ($4,005).
It is also lower 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 — Fort Atkinson city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Atkinson city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Atkinson city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Atkinson city, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson city, Wisconsin (place:26675, 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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