ZIP Code 57245

In ZIP 57245, near Watertown, homes carry a median value of $157,200 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.97%. That combination yields a yearly property tax bill well below what many parts of the country see. Households here earn a median of $86,250, and per-capita income reaches $42,293, giving buyers real breathing room against housing costs. A 6.20% combined sales tax applies to purchases. The gap between local earnings and home prices shapes a market where owning a home takes a smaller share of income than the national picture often shows.