How much are property taxes in Port Washington, WI?
Homeowners in Port Washington, WI pay a median of $3,711 (±$157) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,868.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,476.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $296,300.
In Port Washington, the median real estate tax went from $3,198 in 2015–2019 to $3,711 in 2020–2024 (+16.0%).
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
- $3,711 (±$157)
- With a mortgage
- $3,868
- Without a mortgage
- $3,476
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in Port Washington against Ozaukee County, its state and the nation
| Port Washington | Ozaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,711 (±$157) | $4,631 (±$93) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,868 (±$237) | $4,702 (±$121) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,476 (±$192) | $4,497 (±$184) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $296,300 (±$19,124) | $390,200 (±$8,212) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In Port Washington, the median real estate tax is lower than in Ozaukee County ($4,631).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Ozaukee County, Port Washington ranks 10 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 467 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 Port Washington
The median tax ($3,711) is 1.3% of the median home value ($296,300).
Across Ozaukee County the same ratio is 1.2%.
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 Port Washington have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,198 (±$107) | $3,711 (±$157) | +16.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $197,900 (±$6,697) | $296,300 (±$19,124) | +49.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,531 (±$70) | $1,691 (±$82) | +10.5% | 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 Port Washington
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Washington | — | $3,711 (±$157) | — |
| Town of Port Washington | 2.9 mi | $3,576 (±$368) | Not measurably different |
| Saukville | 3.0 mi | $3,895 (±$296) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Grafton | 3.9 mi | $4,758 (±$249) | Higher |
| Grafton | 5.5 mi | $4,360 (±$304) | Higher |
| Town of Saukville | 5.7 mi | $4,328 (±$244) | Higher |
| Town of Belgium | 6.4 mi | $3,071 (±$608) | Lower |
| Fredonia | 6.8 mi | $3,748 (±$188) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cedarburg | 7.7 mi | $4,669 (±$200) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Belgium, WI ($3,071).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Grafton, WI ($4,758), Grafton, WI ($4,360), Town of Saukville, WI ($4,328).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Ozaukee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Town of Cedarburg | $4,669 (±$200) |
| 5 | Thiensville | $4,581 (±$343) |
| 6 | Grafton | $4,360 (±$304) |
| 7 | Town of Saukville | $4,328 (±$244) |
| 8 | Saukville | $3,895 (±$296) |
| 9 | Fredonia | $3,748 (±$188) |
| 10 | Port Washington | $3,711 (±$157) |
| 11 | Town of Port Washington | $3,576 (±$368) |
| 12 | Town of Fredonia | $3,525 (±$324) |
| 13 | Belgium | $3,404 (±$370) |
| 14 | Town of Belgium | $3,071 (±$608) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Ozaukee 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 Port Washington
How much are property taxes in Port Washington?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Port Washington, WI is $3,711 (±$157) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Port Washington?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.3% of the median home value in Port Washington, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Port Washington gone up?
In Port Washington, the median real estate tax went from $3,198 in 2015–2019 to $3,711 in 2020–2024 (+16.0%).
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 Port Washington higher than in Ozaukee County?
In Port Washington, the median real estate tax is lower than in Ozaukee County ($4,631).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Port Washington city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Washington city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Washington city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Washington city, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Washington 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 Port Washington city, Wisconsin (place:64450, 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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