How much are property taxes in Stevens Point, WI?
Homeowners in Stevens Point, WI pay a median of $3,429 (±$129) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,443.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,409.
That is about 1.8% of the median home value of $195,400.
In Stevens Point, the median real estate tax went from $2,668 in 2015–2019 to $3,429 in 2020–2024 (+28.5%).
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
- $3,429 (±$129)
- With a mortgage
- $3,443
- Without a mortgage
- $3,409
- Share of median value
- 1.8%
Real estate taxes in Stevens Point against Portage County, its state and the nation
| Stevens Point | Portage County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,429 (±$129) | $3,492 (±$61) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,443 (±$159) | $3,570 (±$77) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,409 (±$200) | $3,380 (±$118) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $195,400 (±$8,862) | $243,100 (±$5,230) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In Stevens Point, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Portage County ($3,492).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Portage County, Stevens Point ranks 11 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 641 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 Stevens Point
The median tax ($3,429) is 1.8% of the median home value ($195,400).
Across Portage County the same ratio is 1.4%.
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 Stevens Point have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,668 (±$81) | $3,429 (±$129) | +28.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $140,100 (±$5,002) | $195,400 (±$8,862) | +39.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,113 (±$41) | $1,424 (±$60) | +27.9% | 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 Stevens Point
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point | — | $3,429 (±$129) | — |
| Park Ridge | 0.4 mi | $3,732 (±$654) | Not measurably different |
| Whiting | 2.5 mi | $2,793 (±$174) | Lower |
| Town of Hull (Portage County) | 2.8 mi | $3,556 (±$225) | Not measurably different |
| Plover | 4.4 mi | $4,157 (±$238) | Higher |
| Town of Linwood | 6.2 mi | $2,937 (±$453) | Lower |
| Town of Plover (Portage County) | 6.6 mi | $3,626 (±$519) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stockton | 7.0 mi | $3,344 (±$242) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dewey (Portage County) | 8.1 mi | $3,826 (±$612) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Whiting, WI ($2,793), Town of Linwood, WI ($2,937).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plover, WI ($4,157).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Portage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Town of New Hope | $3,844 (±$450) |
| 6 | Town of Dewey (Portage County) | $3,826 (±$612) |
| 7 | Town of Amherst | $3,744 (±$303) |
| 8 | Park Ridge | $3,732 (±$654) |
| 9 | Town of Plover (Portage County) | $3,626 (±$519) |
| 10 | Town of Hull (Portage County) | $3,556 (±$225) |
| 11 | Stevens Point | $3,429 (±$129) |
| 12 | Town of Eau Pleine (Portage County) | $3,387 (±$271) |
| 13 | Town of Stockton | $3,344 (±$242) |
| 14 | Town of Alban | $3,250 (±$349) |
| 15 | Town of Buena Vista (Portage County) | $3,202 (±$641) |
| 16 | Town of Lanark | $3,091 (±$386) |
| 17 | Amherst | $3,088 (±$509) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Portage 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 Stevens Point
How much are property taxes in Stevens Point?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Stevens Point, WI is $3,429 (±$129) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Stevens Point?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.8% of the median home value in Stevens Point, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Stevens Point gone up?
In Stevens Point, the median real estate tax went from $2,668 in 2015–2019 to $3,429 in 2020–2024 (+28.5%).
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 Stevens Point higher than in Portage County?
In Stevens Point, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Portage County ($3,492).
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 — Stevens Point city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stevens Point city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stevens Point city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stevens Point city, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point city, Wisconsin (place:77200, 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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