How much are property taxes in Star Prairie, WI?
Homeowners in Star Prairie, WI pay a median of $3,208 (±$443) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,160.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,450.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $283,500.
In Star Prairie, the median real estate tax went from $2,741 in 2015–2019 to $3,208 in 2020–2024 (+17.0%).
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
- $3,208 (±$443)
- With a mortgage
- $3,160
- Without a mortgage
- $3,450
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Star Prairie against St. Croix County, its state and the nation
| Star Prairie | St. Croix County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,208 (±$443) | $4,420 (±$79) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,160 (±$414) | $4,455 (±$96) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,450 (±$1,390) | $4,321 (±$170) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $283,500 (±$23,246) | $377,700 (±$6,556) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In Star Prairie, the median real estate tax is lower than in St. Croix County ($4,420).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In St. Croix County, Star Prairie ranks 26 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 788 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 Star Prairie
The median tax ($3,208) is 1.1% of the median home value ($283,500).
Across St. Croix 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 Star Prairie have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,741 (±$225) | $3,208 (±$443) | +17.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $163,500 (±$8,616) | $283,500 (±$23,246) | +73.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,287 (±$124) | $1,495 (±$126) | +16.2% | 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 Star Prairie
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Prairie | — | $3,208 (±$443) | — |
| Town of Star Prairie | 3.9 mi | $3,794 (±$661) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Alden | 4.0 mi | $3,736 (±$312) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stanton (St. Croix County) | 4.3 mi | $4,080 (±$417) | Higher |
| New Richmond | 5.1 mi | $3,972 (±$281) | Higher |
| Deer Park | 7.0 mi | $1,962 (±$380) | Lower |
| Somerset | 8.5 mi | $3,665 (±$214) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Farmington (Polk County) | 8.6 mi | $4,189 (±$287) | Higher |
| Town of Richmond (St. Croix County) | 8.9 mi | $4,221 (±$320) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Deer Park, WI ($1,962).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Stanton (St. Croix County), WI ($4,080), New Richmond, WI ($3,972), Town of Farmington (Polk County), WI ($4,189).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across St. Croix County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Town of Cady | $3,522 (±$331) |
| 21 | Town of Forest (St. Croix County) | $3,392 (±$169) |
| 22 | Town of Cylon | $3,382 (±$191) |
| 23 | Town of Emerald | $3,362 (±$321) |
| 24 | Baldwin | $3,285 (±$406) |
| 25 | Woodville | $3,279 (±$248) |
| 26 | Star Prairie | $3,208 (±$443) |
| 27 | Town of Baldwin | $3,141 (±$563) |
| 28 | Town of Rush River | $2,963 (±$452) |
| 29 | Town of Glenwood | $2,961 (±$676) |
| 30 | Wilson | $2,696 (±$341) |
| 31 | Town of Springfield (St. Croix County) | $2,688 (±$155) |
| 32 | Glenwood City | $2,318 (±$476) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in St. Croix 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 Star Prairie
How much are property taxes in Star Prairie?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Star Prairie, WI is $3,208 (±$443) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Star Prairie?
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 Star Prairie, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Star Prairie gone up?
In Star Prairie, the median real estate tax went from $2,741 in 2015–2019 to $3,208 in 2020–2024 (+17.0%).
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 Star Prairie higher than in St. Croix County?
In Star Prairie, the median real estate tax is lower than in St. Croix County ($4,420).
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 — Star Prairie village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Star Prairie village, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Star Prairie village, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Star Prairie village, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Star Prairie village, 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 Star Prairie village, Wisconsin (place:76825, 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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Figures last updated on .
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