How much are property taxes in Sturgeon Bay, WI?
Homeowners in Sturgeon Bay, WI pay a median of $3,961 (±$366) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,670.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,244.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $236,300.
In Sturgeon Bay, the median real estate tax went from $2,716 in 2015–2019 to $3,961 in 2020–2024 (+45.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,961 (±$366)
- With a mortgage
- $3,670
- Without a mortgage
- $4,244
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in Sturgeon Bay against Door County, its state and the nation
| Sturgeon Bay | Door County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,961 (±$366) | $3,486 (±$135) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,670 (±$426) | $3,330 (±$166) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,244 (±$401) | $3,677 (±$193) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $236,300 (±$22,747) | $342,600 (±$13,641) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In Sturgeon Bay, the median real estate tax is higher than in Door County ($3,486).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Door County, Sturgeon Bay ranks 4 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 350 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 Sturgeon Bay
The median tax ($3,961) is 1.7% of the median home value ($236,300).
Across Door County the same ratio is 1.0%.
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 Sturgeon Bay have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,716 (±$207) | $3,961 (±$366) | +45.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $147,000 (±$10,960) | $236,300 (±$22,747) | +60.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,162 (±$78) | $1,321 (±$171) | +13.7% | 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 Sturgeon Bay
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Bay | — | $3,961 (±$366) | — |
| Town of Clay Banks | 4.7 mi | $3,438 (±$159) | Lower |
| Town of Nasewaupee | 5.5 mi | $3,312 (±$512) | Lower |
| Town of Sturgeon Bay | 5.6 mi | $3,228 (±$307) | Lower |
| Town of Forestville | 8.4 mi | $2,279 (±$510) | Lower |
| Town of Egg Harbor | 10 mi | $3,122 (±$595) | Lower |
| Town of Gardner | 10 mi | $3,472 (±$820) | Not measurably different |
| Forestville | 11 mi | $1,702 (±$125) | Lower |
| Town of Sevastopol | 12 mi | $3,535 (±$405) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Clay Banks, WI ($3,438), Town of Nasewaupee, WI ($3,312), Town of Sturgeon Bay, WI ($3,228).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Door County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ephraim | $4,675 (±$828) |
| 2 | Town of Gibraltar | $4,234 (±$306) |
| 3 | Sister Bay | $4,075 (±$987) |
| 4 | Sturgeon Bay | $3,961 (±$366) |
| 5 | Egg Harbor | $3,804 (±$586) |
| 6 | Town of Sevastopol | $3,535 (±$405) |
| 7 | Town of Union (Door County) | $3,500 (±$371) |
| 8 | Town of Gardner | $3,472 (±$820) |
| 9 | Town of Clay Banks | $3,438 (±$159) |
| 10 | Town of Baileys Harbor | $3,388 (±$259) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Door 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 Sturgeon Bay
How much are property taxes in Sturgeon Bay?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Sturgeon Bay, WI is $3,961 (±$366) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Sturgeon Bay?
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 Sturgeon Bay, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Sturgeon Bay gone up?
In Sturgeon Bay, the median real estate tax went from $2,716 in 2015–2019 to $3,961 in 2020–2024 (+45.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Sturgeon Bay higher than in Door County?
In Sturgeon Bay, the median real estate tax is higher than in Door County ($3,486).
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 — Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay 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 Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin (place:77875, 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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