Houston County, Minnesota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Minnesota. Population: 6,792.
The median annual property tax in Houston County is $2,633, which is 21% higher than the Minnesota state average and 37% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.16% on a median home value of $226,300. Property taxes represent 3.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,633
+21% vs State
+37% vs US
Median Home Value
$226,300
+2% vs State
+7% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.16%
+20% vs State
+22% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,684
$224/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,574
$215/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 | $2,633 +5.9% | 1.16% |
| 2022 | $2,486 +10.9% | 1.15% |
| 2021 | $2,241 +10.0% | 1.21% |
| 2020 | $2,038 -3.6% | 1.15% |
| 2019 | $2,114 | 1.22% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$77,087
per year
Monthly Tax
$219
per month
Other Counties in Minnesota
Koochiching County
Tax: $1,148/yr Rate: 0.80%
Yellow Medicine County
Tax: $1,545/yr Rate: 1.04%
Winona County
Tax: $2,099/yr Rate: 0.94%
Renville County
Tax: $1,543/yr Rate: 1.02%
Norman County
Tax: $1,341/yr Rate: 0.99%
Wadena County
Tax: $1,773/yr Rate: 1.04%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Houston County, Minnesota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Houston County is $2,633 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.16% on a median home value of $226,300.
How does Houston County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Houston County are 37% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.16% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Houston County? ▼
In Houston County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,684 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,574. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Houston County? ▼
Property taxes in Houston County represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $77,087. 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.