Minnesota property tax
Midwest region · 87 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Minnesota has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 1.05% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -2.7% versus the US average of 1.08%, above the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $3,274 on a median home worth around $308,715. Minnesota ranks #20 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Ramsey County is highest at 1.24% and Aitkin County is lowest at 0.57%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Minnesota property tax at a glance
| Figure | Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 1.05% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.99% |
| Typical median bill | $3,274 |
| Typical median home value | $308,715 |
| Versus US average rate | -2.7% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #20 |
| Counties | 87 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Minnesota counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Minnesota, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 87 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramsey County | $3,767 | $304,900 | 1.24% |
| 2 | Pennington County | $2,300 | $188,900 | 1.22% |
| 3 | Steele County | $2,824 | $234,200 | 1.21% |
| 4 | Waseca County | $2,537 | $213,200 | 1.19% |
| 5 | Carlton County | $2,712 | $232,000 | 1.17% |
| 6 | Houston County | $2,633 | $226,300 | 1.16% |
| 7 | McLeod County | $2,708 | $233,400 | 1.16% |
| 8 | Hennepin County | $4,337 | $376,500 | 1.15% |
| 9 | Cottonwood County | $1,737 | $154,000 | 1.13% |
| 10 | Chisago County | $3,668 | $326,600 | 1.12% |
| 11 | Nicollet County | $2,888 | $258,500 | 1.12% |
| 12 | Clay County | $2,854 | $256,000 | 1.11% |
| 13 | Kanabec County | $2,463 | $221,100 | 1.11% |
| 14 | Sibley County | $2,364 | $215,000 | 1.10% |
| 15 | Olmsted County | $3,314 | $304,500 | 1.09% |
| 16 | Wabasha County | $2,675 | $245,800 | 1.09% |
| 17 | Dodge County | $2,902 | $267,500 | 1.08% |
| 18 | Le Sueur County | $3,119 | $287,700 | 1.08% |
| 19 | Scott County | $4,195 | $393,500 | 1.07% |
| 20 | Goodhue County | $2,866 | $269,400 | 1.06% |
| 21 | Freeborn County | $1,750 | $164,900 | 1.06% |
| 22 | Mower County | $1,819 | $172,000 | 1.06% |
| 23 | Faribault County | $1,263 | $120,200 | 1.05% |
| 24 | Lyon County | $2,021 | $193,100 | 1.05% |
| 25 | Yellow Medicine County | $1,545 | $148,200 | 1.04% |
| 26 | Isanti County | $2,951 | $283,200 | 1.04% |
| 27 | Mille Lacs County | $2,475 | $237,500 | 1.04% |
| 28 | Chippewa County | $1,551 | $149,000 | 1.04% |
| 29 | Brown County | $1,890 | $181,700 | 1.04% |
| 30 | Wadena County | $1,773 | $170,500 | 1.04% |
| 31 | St. Louis County | $2,142 | $208,500 | 1.03% |
| 32 | Watonwan County | $1,557 | $151,600 | 1.03% |
| 33 | Carver County | $4,380 | $426,900 | 1.03% |
| 34 | Benton County | $2,532 | $247,100 | 1.02% |
| 35 | Stearns County | $2,617 | $256,500 | 1.02% |
| 36 | Renville County | $1,543 | $151,900 | 1.02% |
| 37 | Washington County | $4,012 | $400,900 | 1.00% |
| 38 | Polk County | $2,109 | $211,100 | 1.00% |
| 39 | Dakota County | $3,610 | $362,100 | 1.00% |
| 40 | Wright County | $3,319 | $332,800 | 1.00% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Minnesota compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (this state) | 1.05% | $3,274 | -2.7% |
| Maryland | 1.04% | $4,155 | -4.0% |
| North Dakota | 1.01% | $2,466 | -6.6% |
| Alaska | 1.10% | $3,717 | +1.7% |
| Massachusetts | 1.11% | $5,837 | +2.7% |
| South Dakota | 1.12% | $2,575 | +3.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Minnesota?
Minnesota's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 1.05% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -2.7% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $3,274 on a $308,715 home. It ranks #20 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Minnesota county has the highest property tax?
In Minnesota, Ramsey County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 1.24% (median tax $3,767). The lowest is Aitkin County at 0.57%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Minnesota?
Minnesota is above average on property tax at a 1.05% effective rate, above the US average effective rate. The median Minnesota home is worth about $308,715 and the median bill is around $3,274. Rates vary widely between its 87 counties.
How is the Minnesota property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.99%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20