How much are property taxes in Marshfield, WI?
Homeowners in Marshfield, WI pay a median of $2,998 (±$195) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,928.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,110.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $177,800.
In Marshfield, the median real estate tax went from $2,961 in 2015–2019 to $2,998 in 2020–2024 (+1.2%).
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
- $2,998 (±$195)
- With a mortgage
- $2,928
- Without a mortgage
- $3,110
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in Marshfield against Wood County, its state and the nation
| Marshfield | Wood County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,998 (±$195) | $2,697 (±$47) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,928 (±$195) | $2,745 (±$57) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,110 (±$349) | $2,633 (±$89) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $177,800 (±$17,333) | $175,600 (±$5,252) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In Marshfield, the median real estate tax is higher than in Wood County ($2,697).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Wood County, Marshfield ranks 9 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 911 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 Marshfield
The median tax ($2,998) is 1.7% of the median home value ($177,800).
Across Wood 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 Marshfield have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,961 (±$117) | $2,998 (±$195) | +1.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $141,300 (±$4,976) | $177,800 (±$17,333) | +25.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,181 (±$43) | $1,315 (±$88) | +11.3% | Down 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 Marshfield
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | — | $2,998 (±$195) | — |
| Town of Cameron | 3.3 mi | $3,369 (±$315) | Higher |
| Hewitt | 3.6 mi | $3,310 (±$466) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lincoln (Wood County) | 4.4 mi | $3,695 (±$275) | Higher |
| Town of Marshfield (Wood County) | 5.1 mi | $3,495 (±$340) | Higher |
| Town of McMillan | 5.3 mi | $3,668 (±$394) | Higher |
| Town of Spencer | 5.7 mi | $3,438 (±$338) | Higher |
| Town of Auburndale | 7.5 mi | $2,167 (±$289) | Lower |
| Auburndale | 8.1 mi | $2,442 (±$151) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Auburndale, WI ($2,167), Auburndale, WI ($2,442).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Cameron, WI ($3,369), Town of Lincoln (Wood County), WI ($3,695), Town of Marshfield (Wood County), WI ($3,495).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Wood County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Town of Marshfield (Wood County) | $3,495 (±$340) |
| 4 | Town of Cameron | $3,369 (±$315) |
| 5 | Hewitt | $3,310 (±$466) |
| 6 | Town of Hansen | $3,257 (±$282) |
| 7 | Town of Cary | $3,175 (±$552) |
| 8 | Town of Grand Rapids | $3,077 (±$307) |
| 9 | Marshfield | $2,998 (±$195) |
| 10 | Port Edwards | $2,995 (±$465) |
| 11 | Town of Arpin | $2,931 (±$243) |
| 12 | Town of Richfield (Wood County) | $2,909 (±$265) |
| 13 | Town of Wood | $2,852 (±$188) |
| 14 | Town of Hiles (Wood County) | $2,824 (±$610) |
| 15 (tie) | Town of Cranmoor | $2,750 (±$621) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Wood 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 Marshfield
How much are property taxes in Marshfield?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Marshfield, WI is $2,998 (±$195) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Marshfield?
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 Marshfield, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Marshfield gone up?
In Marshfield, the median real estate tax went from $2,961 in 2015–2019 to $2,998 in 2020–2024 (+1.2%).
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 Marshfield higher than in Wood County?
In Marshfield, the median real estate tax is higher than in Wood County ($2,697).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marshfield city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marshfield city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Marshfield city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Marshfield city, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Marshfield 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 Marshfield city, Wisconsin (place:49675, 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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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