Minnesota Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 87 counties in MN.
The average median property tax in Minnesota is $2,168/year, which is 13% above the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 0.97% on a median home value of $222,532. Taxes range from $1,070 in Traverse County to $4,380 in Carver County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$2,168
+13% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$222,532
+5% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
0.97%
+2% vs US avg
Lowest Property Taxes in Minnesota
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Highest Property Taxes in Minnesota
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Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
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All Counties in Minnesota (87)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Aitkin County | $1,346 | 0.57% |
| Anoka County | $3,099 | 0.95% |
| Becker County | $1,951 | 0.73% |
| Beltrami County | $2,214 | 1.00% |
| Benton County | $2,532 | 1.02% |
| Big Stone County | $1,169 | 0.86% |
| Blue Earth County | $2,487 | 0.98% |
| Brown County | $1,890 | 1.04% |
| Carlton County | $2,712 | 1.17% |
| Carver County | $4,380 | 1.03% |
| Cass County | $1,512 | 0.58% |
| Chippewa County | $1,551 | 1.04% |
| Chisago County | $3,668 | 1.12% |
| Clay County | $2,854 | 1.11% |
| Clearwater County | $1,297 | 0.73% |
| Cook County | $2,322 | 0.79% |
| Cottonwood County | $1,737 | 1.13% |
| Crow Wing County | $2,161 | 0.79% |
| Dakota County | $3,610 | 1.00% |
| Dodge County | $2,902 | 1.08% |
| Douglas County | $2,516 | 0.86% |
| Faribault County | $1,263 | 1.05% |
| Fillmore County | $1,932 | 0.95% |
| Freeborn County | $1,750 | 1.06% |
| Goodhue County | $2,866 | 1.06% |
| Grant County | $1,677 | 0.94% |
| Hennepin County | $4,337 | 1.15% |
| Houston County | $2,633 | 1.16% |
| Hubbard County | $2,087 | 0.82% |
| Isanti County | $2,951 | 1.04% |
| Itasca County | $1,851 | 0.87% |
| Jackson County | $1,329 | 0.91% |
| Kanabec County | $2,463 | 1.11% |
| Kandiyohi County | $2,291 | 0.99% |
| Kittson County | $1,231 | 0.92% |
| Koochiching County | $1,148 | 0.80% |
| Lac qui Parle County | $1,360 | 0.95% |
| Lake County | $1,674 | 0.75% |
| Lake of the Woods County | $1,520 | 0.71% |
| Le Sueur County | $3,119 | 1.08% |
| Lincoln County | $1,478 | 0.97% |
| Lyon County | $2,021 | 1.05% |
| Mahnomen County | $1,427 | 0.97% |
| Marshall County | $1,271 | 0.83% |
| Martin County | $1,547 | 0.97% |
| McLeod County | $2,708 | 1.16% |
| Meeker County | $2,159 | 0.94% |
| Mille Lacs County | $2,475 | 1.04% |
| Morrison County | $2,154 | 0.91% |
| Mower County | $1,819 | 1.06% |
| Murray County | $1,373 | 0.77% |
| Nicollet County | $2,888 | 1.12% |
| Nobles County | $1,674 | 0.93% |
| Norman County | $1,341 | 0.99% |
| Olmsted County | $3,314 | 1.09% |
| Otter Tail County | $1,966 | 0.78% |
| Pennington County | $2,300 | 1.22% |
| Pine County | $1,973 | 0.87% |
| Pipestone County | $1,154 | 0.91% |
| Polk County | $2,109 | 1.00% |
| Pope County | $1,915 | 0.79% |
| Ramsey County | $3,767 | 1.24% |
| Red Lake County | $1,508 | 0.96% |
| Redwood County | $1,444 | 0.96% |
| Renville County | $1,543 | 1.02% |
| Rice County | $2,899 | 0.97% |
| Rock County | $1,451 | 0.72% |
| Roseau County | $1,644 | 0.93% |
| Scott County | $4,195 | 1.07% |
| Sherburne County | $3,311 | 1.00% |
| Sibley County | $2,364 | 1.10% |
| St. Louis County | $2,142 | 1.03% |
| Stearns County | $2,617 | 1.02% |
| Steele County | $2,824 | 1.21% |
| Stevens County | $1,459 | 0.81% |
| Swift County | $1,258 | 0.86% |
| Todd County | $1,874 | 0.99% |
| Traverse County | $1,070 | 0.97% |
| Wabasha County | $2,675 | 1.09% |
| Wadena County | $1,773 | 1.04% |
| Waseca County | $2,537 | 1.19% |
| Washington County | $4,012 | 1.00% |
| Watonwan County | $1,557 | 1.03% |
| Wilkin County | $1,310 | 0.76% |
| Winona County | $2,099 | 0.94% |
| Wright County | $3,319 | 1.00% |
| Yellow Medicine County | $1,545 | 1.04% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Minnesota? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Minnesota is $2,168 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 0.97%.
How does Minnesota compare to the national average? ▼
Minnesota property taxes are 13% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $2,168 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in Minnesota has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Traverse County has the lowest median property tax in Minnesota at $1,070 per year with an effective rate of 0.97%. The highest is Carver County at $4,380.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.