Watertown property tax, in one number.
The typical Watertown homeowner pays $3,706 a year on a $222,100 home. That's above the Jefferson County rate (1.46%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Mortgage or not, bills are similar.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $3,718, and homes owned outright paid $3,688.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 5.3% of the median household income of $70,107.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Jefferson County
Watertown compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | $3,706 | $222,100 | 1.67% |
| Jefferson County | $4,005 | $274,100 | 1.46% |
| Wisconsin | $3,792 | $266,500 | 1.42% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Jefferson County1.46% · $4,005
- Jefferson1.85% · $4,177
- Fort Atkinson1.72% · $3,637
- Dane County1.63% · $6,420
- Rock County1.60% · $3,703
- Dodge County1.48% · $3,422
- Walworth County1.33% · $4,036
- Waukesha County1.14% · $4,554
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Watertown?
The effective rate is about 1.67%. The median homeowner pays $3,706 a year on a home worth a median $222,100 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $200,000 home in Watertown?
About $3,340 a year, or roughly $278 a month, at Watertown's average effective rate of 1.67%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the municipal assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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