Polk County, Minnesota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Minnesota. Population: 8,977.
The median annual property tax in Polk County is $2,109, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota state average and 10% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.00% on a median home value of $211,100. Property taxes represent 3.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,109
-3% vs State
+10% vs US
Median Home Value
$211,100
-5% vs State
+0% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.00%
+3% vs State
+5% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,222
$185/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,984
$165/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 | $2,109 +7.2% | 1.00% |
| 2022 | $1,967 +3.9% | 0.96% |
| 2021 | $1,893 +8.7% | 1.04% |
| 2020 | $1,742 +4.9% | 1.03% |
| 2019 | $1,661 | 1.01% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$69,136
per year
Monthly Tax
$176
per month
Other Counties in Minnesota
Wabasha County
Tax: $2,675/yr Rate: 1.09%
Chisago County
Tax: $3,668/yr Rate: 1.12%
Pennington County
Tax: $2,300/yr Rate: 1.22%
Houston County
Tax: $2,633/yr Rate: 1.16%
Anoka County
Tax: $3,099/yr Rate: 0.95%
Pope County
Tax: $1,915/yr Rate: 0.79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Polk County, Minnesota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Polk County is $2,109 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.00% on a median home value of $211,100.
How does Polk County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Polk County are 10% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.00% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Polk County? ▼
In Polk County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,222 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,984. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Polk County? ▼
Property taxes in Polk County represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $69,136. 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.