Carlton County, Minnesota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Minnesota. Population: 11,087.
The median annual property tax in Carlton County is $2,712, which is 25% higher than the Minnesota state average and 41% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.17% on a median home value of $232,000. Property taxes represent 3.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,712
+25% vs State
+41% vs US
Median Home Value
$232,000
+4% vs State
+10% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.17%
+21% vs State
+23% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,805
$234/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,522
$210/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,712 +4.5% | 1.17% |
| 2022 | $2,595 +10.2% | 1.19% |
| 2021 | $2,355 +5.0% | 1.26% |
| 2020 | $2,242 +6.8% | 1.25% |
| 2019 | $2,100 | 1.23% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$80,042
per year
Monthly Tax
$226
per month
Other Counties in Minnesota
Otter Tail County
Tax: $1,966/yr Rate: 0.78%
Nobles County
Tax: $1,674/yr Rate: 0.93%
Cook County
Tax: $2,322/yr Rate: 0.79%
Chisago County
Tax: $3,668/yr Rate: 1.12%
Morrison County
Tax: $2,154/yr Rate: 0.91%
Douglas County
Tax: $2,516/yr Rate: 0.86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Carlton County, Minnesota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Carlton County is $2,712 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.17% on a median home value of $232,000.
How does Carlton County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Carlton County are 41% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.17% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Carlton County? ▼
In Carlton County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,805 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,522. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Carlton County? ▼
Property taxes in Carlton County represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $80,042. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.