Washington County, Wisconsin: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Washington County is worth $316,200, property taxes on it run about $3,795 a year (1.2%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $949 in transfer tax plus $2,040 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $316,200 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $3,795 a year, 1.2% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $949 | Wisconsin transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $1,540 owner's + $500 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $2,989 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $108,400; low-income limit $86,700 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Washington County?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington County is valued at $316,200, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Washington County?
The median Washington County homeowner pays $3,795 a year in real estate taxes, about 1.2% of the median home value ($3,894 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Washington County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Washington County?
On the $316,200 median home: transfer tax $949, title insurance $2,040 for both policies, about $2,989 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Washington County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Washington County (Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA) is $108,400. A family of four counts as low income below $86,700 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby Wisconsin counties
- Vilas County $270,700
- Walworth County $275,900
- Washburn County $207,900
- Waukesha County $398,200
- Waupaca County $192,800
- Waushara County $186,000
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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