Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Minnesota Property Taxes
The average Minnesota homeowner pays $2,288 a year at an effective rate of 0.96%, 15% above the U.S. median. Compare 87 counties below.
- $2,288
- Avg median tax
- 0.96%
- Effective rate
- #20 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 87
- Counties
The average median property tax in Minnesota is $2,288/year, which is 15% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.96% on a median home value of $238,336. Taxes range from $1,126 in Traverse County to $4,501 in Carver County.
What This Data Tells Us About Minnesota
Across 87 counties in Minnesota, the average median property tax is $2,288 per year, 15% above the national median of $1,993. The statewide effective rate of 0.96% on a median home value of $238,336 reflects how Minnesota's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level.
Within Minnesota, median annual tax ranges from $1,126 in Traverse County (effective rate 0.99%) to $4,501 in Carver County (effective rate 0.99%). Median home values in Minnesota ($238,336) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau — individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How Minnesota compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Minnesota has a higher effective property tax rate than 62% of U.S. states, ranking #20 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.96% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Minnesota has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
All Counties in Minnesota (87)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Aitkin County | $1,407 | 0.55% |
| Anoka County | $3,271 | 0.94% |
| Becker County | $2,014 | 0.69% |
| Beltrami County | $2,309 | 0.97% |
| Benton County | $2,651 | 0.98% |
| Big Stone County | $1,473 | 0.87% |
| Blue Earth County | $2,601 | 0.98% |
| Brown County | $1,976 | 1.03% |
| Carlton County | $2,862 | 1.17% |
| Carver County | $4,501 | 0.99% |
| Cass County | $1,615 | 0.56% |
| Chippewa County | $1,711 | 1.10% |
| Chisago County | $3,780 | 1.07% |
| Clay County | $3,013 | 1.13% |
| Clearwater County | $1,295 | 0.67% |
| Cook County | $2,304 | 0.69% |
| Cottonwood County | $1,781 | 1.05% |
| Crow Wing County | $2,283 | 0.74% |
| Dakota County | $3,749 | 0.98% |
| Dodge County | $3,191 | 1.11% |
| Douglas County | $2,674 | 0.83% |
| Faribault County | $1,334 | 0.99% |
| Fillmore County | $2,076 | 0.94% |
| Freeborn County | $1,907 | 1.11% |
| Goodhue County | $2,998 | 1.05% |
| Grant County | $1,783 | 0.93% |
| Hennepin County | $4,480 | 1.14% |
| Houston County | $2,756 | 1.15% |
| Hubbard County | $2,217 | 0.78% |
| Isanti County | $3,081 | 1.01% |
| Itasca County | $1,945 | 0.86% |
| Jackson County | $1,460 | 0.93% |
| Kanabec County | $2,582 | 1.13% |
| Kandiyohi County | $2,492 | 1.02% |
| Kittson County | $1,239 | 0.92% |
| Koochiching County | $1,156 | 0.74% |
| Lac qui Parle County | $1,422 | 0.90% |
| Lake County | $1,765 | 0.73% |
| Lake of the Woods County | $1,419 | 0.66% |
| Le Sueur County | $3,366 | 1.06% |
| Lincoln County | $1,574 | 0.96% |
| Lyon County | $2,126 | 1.06% |
| Mahnomen County | $1,509 | 0.93% |
| Marshall County | $1,315 | 0.80% |
| Martin County | $1,671 | 1.02% |
| McLeod County | $2,840 | 1.15% |
| Meeker County | $2,243 | 0.90% |
| Mille Lacs County | $2,698 | 1.04% |
| Morrison County | $2,190 | 0.88% |
| Mower County | $1,907 | 1.03% |
| Murray County | $1,471 | 0.79% |
| Nicollet County | $3,046 | 1.13% |
| Nobles County | $1,956 | 0.99% |
| Norman County | $1,378 | 0.94% |
| Olmsted County | $3,525 | 1.06% |
| Otter Tail County | $2,093 | 0.77% |
| Pennington County | $2,458 | 1.26% |
| Pine County | $2,068 | 0.86% |
| Pipestone County | $1,209 | 0.86% |
| Polk County | $2,245 | 1.01% |
| Pope County | $1,967 | 0.77% |
| Ramsey County | $3,966 | 1.21% |
| Red Lake County | $1,622 | 1.00% |
| Redwood County | $1,581 | 1.00% |
| Renville County | $1,691 | 1.04% |
| Rice County | $3,115 | 0.97% |
| Rock County | $1,590 | 0.71% |
| Roseau County | $1,779 | 0.97% |
| Scott County | $4,230 | 1.01% |
| Sherburne County | $3,560 | 0.99% |
| Sibley County | $2,544 | 1.10% |
| St. Louis County | $2,271 | 1.03% |
| Stearns County | $2,742 | 1.00% |
| Steele County | $2,964 | 1.21% |
| Stevens County | $1,634 | 0.81% |
| Swift County | $1,386 | 0.86% |
| Todd County | $1,982 | 0.95% |
| Traverse County | $1,126 | 0.99% |
| Wabasha County | $2,785 | 1.05% |
| Wadena County | $1,806 | 1.04% |
| Waseca County | $2,603 | 1.18% |
| Washington County | $4,164 | 0.99% |
| Watonwan County | $1,700 | 1.05% |
| Wilkin County | $1,435 | 0.79% |
| Winona County | $2,180 | 0.93% |
| Wright County | $3,523 | 0.98% |
| Yellow Medicine County | $1,606 | 1.04% |
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