Minnesota property tax calculator
Estimate your Minnesota property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 1.00%, #16 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
Minnesota property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aitkin County | 0.58% | $1,407 | $255,800 |
| Anoka County | 0.94% | $3,271 | $346,500 |
| Becker County | 0.70% | $2,014 | $291,000 |
| Beltrami County | 0.80% | $2,309 | $237,500 |
| Benton County | 0.92% | $2,651 | $271,000 |
| Big Stone County | 0.87% | $1,473 | $169,100 |
| Blue Earth County | 0.96% | $2,601 | $266,700 |
| Brown County | 1.00% | $1,976 | $191,200 |
| Carlton County | 1.08% | $2,862 | $245,100 |
| Carver County | 0.96% | $4,501 | $453,600 |
| Cass County | 0.56% | $1,615 | $288,300 |
| Chippewa County | 1.03% | $1,711 | $156,100 |
| Chisago County | 1.02% | $3,780 | $351,900 |
| Clay County | 1.11% | $3,013 | $265,500 |
| Clearwater County | 0.69% | $1,295 | $192,100 |
| Cook County | 0.69% | $2,304 | $336,200 |
| Cottonwood County | 1.05% | $1,781 | $169,300 |
| Crow Wing County | 0.72% | $2,283 | $306,800 |
| Dakota County | 0.96% | $3,749 | $381,000 |
| Dodge County | 1.01% | $3,191 | $287,700 |
| Douglas County | 0.84% | $2,674 | $321,400 |
| Faribault County | 0.90% | $1,334 | $135,300 |
| Fillmore County | 0.81% | $2,076 | $221,100 |
| Freeborn County | 1.08% | $1,907 | $171,100 |
| Goodhue County | 0.98% | $2,998 | $285,100 |
| Grant County | 0.86% | $1,783 | $191,000 |
| Hennepin County | 1.10% | $4,480 | $392,900 |
| Houston County | 1.03% | $2,756 | $239,000 |
| Hubbard County | 0.74% | $2,217 | $282,600 |
| Isanti County | 0.97% | $3,081 | $306,200 |
| Itasca County | 0.86% | $1,945 | $225,200 |
| Jackson County | 0.84% | $1,460 | $157,100 |
| Kanabec County | 1.08% | $2,582 | $228,100 |
| Kandiyohi County | 0.91% | $2,492 | $243,200 |
| Kittson County | 0.81% | $1,239 | $134,800 |
| Koochiching County | 0.79% | $1,156 | $156,600 |
| Lac qui Parle County | 0.90% | $1,422 | $157,600 |
| Lake County | 0.61% | $1,765 | $241,300 |
| Lake of the Woods County | 0.82% | $1,419 | $216,100 |
| Le Sueur County | 0.98% | $3,366 | $316,500 |
| Lincoln County | 0.90% | $1,574 | $164,400 |
| Lyon County | 0.98% | $2,126 | $200,700 |
| Mahnomen County | 0.87% | $1,509 | $161,900 |
| Marshall County | 0.82% | $1,315 | $164,500 |
| Martin County | 1.00% | $1,671 | $163,500 |
| McLeod County | 1.09% | $2,840 | $246,100 |
| Meeker County | 0.83% | $2,243 | $249,000 |
| Mille Lacs County | 0.96% | $2,698 | $258,300 |
| Morrison County | 0.81% | $2,190 | $248,500 |
| Mower County | 0.98% | $1,907 | $185,200 |
| Murray County | 0.75% | $1,471 | $185,400 |
| Nicollet County | 1.04% | $3,046 | $270,300 |
| Nobles County | 0.86% | $1,956 | $197,200 |
| Norman County | 0.91% | $1,378 | $147,100 |
| Olmsted County | 1.01% | $3,525 | $331,700 |
| Otter Tail County | 0.73% | $2,093 | $273,000 |
| Pennington County | 1.08% | $2,458 | $195,500 |
| Pine County | 0.83% | $2,068 | $239,300 |
| Pipestone County | 0.83% | $1,209 | $140,200 |
| Polk County | 1.01% | $2,245 | $222,800 |
| Pope County | 0.69% | $1,967 | $255,100 |
| Ramsey County | 1.19% | $3,966 | $326,600 |
| Red Lake County | 1.01% | $1,622 | $162,000 |
| Redwood County | 0.82% | $1,581 | $158,200 |
| Renville County | 1.01% | $1,691 | $163,200 |
| Rice County | 1.01% | $3,115 | $320,200 |
| Rock County | 0.73% | $1,590 | $224,300 |
| Roseau County | 0.94% | $1,779 | $183,700 |
| Scott County | 0.95% | $4,230 | $419,400 |
| Sherburne County | 0.95% | $3,560 | $361,400 |
| Sibley County | 0.95% | $2,544 | $231,900 |
| St. Louis County | 1.02% | $2,271 | $221,400 |
| Stearns County | 0.91% | $2,742 | $273,400 |
| Steele County | 1.16% | $2,964 | $245,400 |
| Stevens County | 0.82% | $1,634 | $202,800 |
| Swift County | 0.80% | $1,386 | $161,400 |
| Todd County | 0.95% | $1,982 | $207,700 |
| Traverse County | 0.92% | $1,126 | $114,100 |
| Wabasha County | 0.95% | $2,785 | $264,400 |
| Wadena County | 1.01% | $1,806 | $173,000 |
| Waseca County | 1.13% | $2,603 | $220,800 |
| Washington County | 0.94% | $4,164 | $422,000 |
| Watonwan County | 1.02% | $1,700 | $162,400 |
| Wilkin County | 0.91% | $1,435 | $182,200 |
| Winona County | 0.86% | $2,180 | $235,400 |
| Wright County | 0.95% | $3,523 | $358,900 |
| Yellow Medicine County | 0.96% | $1,606 | $154,700 |
Minnesota property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in Minnesota?
Minnesota's average effective property tax rate is 1.00% of home value, which ranks #16 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Minnesota?
At the Minnesota average of 1.00%, about $4,000 a year. By county it ranges from about $2,240 in Cass County (0.56%) to about $4,760 in Ramsey County (1.19%).
Which Minnesota county has the highest property tax rate?
Ramsey County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 1.19%. Cass County has the lowest at 0.56%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my Minnesota property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in Minnesota? See the Minnesota county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.