How much are property taxes in the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County), WI?
Homeowners in the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County), WI pay a median of $3,732 (±$305) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,825.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,581.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $328,600.
In the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County), the median real estate tax went from $3,820 in 2015–2019 to $3,732 in 2020–2024 (−2.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,732 (±$305)
- With a mortgage
- $3,825
- Without a mortgage
- $3,581
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,732 (±$305) | $4,005 (±$96) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,825 (±$335) | $4,081 (±$111) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,581 (±$650) | $3,894 (±$127) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $328,600 (±$37,295) | $274,100 (±$7,416) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Jefferson County ($4,005).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Jefferson County, the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) ranks 19 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 457 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 the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County)
The median tax ($3,732) is 1.1% of the median home value ($328,600).
Across Jefferson 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 the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,820 (±$396) | $3,732 (±$305) | −2.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $235,400 (±$16,581) | $328,600 (±$37,295) | +39.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,559 (±$111) | $1,675 (±$278) | +7.4% | 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 the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) | — | $3,732 (±$305) | — |
| Lake Koshkonong | 2.8 mi | $4,138 (±$387) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Albion (Dane County) | 4.9 mi | $4,680 (±$437) | Higher |
| Town of Milton (Rock County) | 5.4 mi | $4,635 (±$294) | Higher |
| Edgerton | 5.4 mi | $4,116 (±$297) | Not measurably different |
| Rockdale | 6.3 mi | $3,735 (±$625) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | 7.1 mi | $4,549 (±$686) | Higher |
| Town of Koshkonong | 7.4 mi | $4,627 (±$237) | Higher |
| Fort Atkinson | 7.5 mi | $3,637 (±$144) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Albion (Dane County), WI ($4,680), Town of Milton (Rock County), WI ($4,635), Town of Oakland (Jefferson County), WI ($4,549).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Town of Ixonia | $4,058 (±$263) |
| 14 | Town of Milford | $3,975 (±$468) |
| 15 | Town of Concord | $3,946 (±$442) |
| 16 | Town of Palmyra | $3,817 (±$509) |
| 17 | Town of Sullivan | $3,759 (±$311) |
| 18 | Waterloo | $3,744 (±$355) |
| 19 | Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) | $3,732 (±$305) |
| 20 | Watertown | $3,706 (±$185) |
| 21 | Fort Atkinson | $3,637 (±$144) |
| 22 | Town of Farmington (Jefferson County) | $3,629 (±$292) |
| 23 | Town of Watertown | $3,580 (±$305) |
| 24 | Palmyra | $3,090 (±$225) |
Showing 12 of 24 places in Jefferson 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 Town of Sumner (Jefferson County)
How much are property taxes in the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County), WI is $3,732 (±$305) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County)?
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 the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) gone up?
In the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County), the median real estate tax went from $3,820 in 2015–2019 to $3,732 in 2020–2024 (−2.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County) higher than in Jefferson County?
In the Town of Sumner (Jefferson County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Jefferson County ($4,005).
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 — Sumner town, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumner town, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumner town, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumner town, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sumner town, Jefferson County, 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 Sumner town, Jefferson County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:78475, in state:55 county:055).
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.
Figures last updated on .
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