Property Tax in Minnesota by County
The typical Minnesota homeowner pays $3,184 per year in property taxes, with a median home value of $305,500 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023). This page lists the same figures for each of the state's 87 counties with published Census data. That state median is about 7% higher than the US median of $2,969.
At the top of the Minnesota table sits Carver County, MN (median $4,380); at the bottom, Traverse County, MN (median $1,070). One state, one tax system on paper — but the bills are set locally, county by county and district by district.
A few distribution facts: the median of Minnesota's county medians is $1,973, 12 of 87 counties exceed the national median of $2,969, and the distance between the cheapest county (Traverse County, $1,070) and the most expensive (Carver County, $4,380) is $3,310 a year.
Population and land tell different stories in Minnesota: Hennepin County leads on population (1,268,903), whereas St. Louis County leads on land area (6,248 square miles). Find both in the county table to see how their tax bills compare.
The state's population centres are Hennepin County (1,268,903 residents; median tax $4,337 on a median value of $376,500), Ramsey County (544,438; $3,767 on $304,900) and Dakota County (442,204; $3,610 on $362,100).
Minnesota counties: median property tax
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver County, MN | $4,380 | $426,900 | 1.03% | 108,622 |
| Hennepin County, MN | $4,337 | $376,500 | 1.15% | 1,268,903 |
| Scott County, MN | $4,195 | $393,500 | 1.07% | 152,957 |
| Washington County, MN | $4,012 | $400,900 | 1.00% | 272,298 |
| Ramsey County, MN | $3,767 | $304,900 | 1.24% | 544,438 |
| Chisago County, MN | $3,668 | $326,600 | 1.12% | 57,434 |
| Dakota County, MN | $3,610 | $362,100 | 1.00% | 442,204 |
| Wright County, MN | $3,319 | $332,800 | 1.00% | 145,270 |
| Olmsted County, MN | $3,314 | $304,500 | 1.09% | 163,425 |
| Sherburne County, MN | $3,311 | $332,700 | 0.99% | 99,178 |
| Le Sueur County, MN | $3,119 | $287,700 | 1.08% | 28,936 |
| Anoka County, MN | $3,099 | $325,800 | 0.95% | 367,095 |
| Isanti County, MN | $2,951 | $283,200 | 1.04% | 41,934 |
| Dodge County, MN | $2,902 | $267,500 | 1.08% | 20,962 |
| Rice County, MN | $2,899 | $298,500 | 0.97% | 67,389 |
| Nicollet County, MN | $2,888 | $258,500 | 1.12% | 34,350 |
| Goodhue County, MN | $2,866 | $269,400 | 1.06% | 47,844 |
| Clay County, MN | $2,854 | $256,000 | 1.11% | 65,628 |
| Steele County, MN | $2,824 | $234,200 | 1.21% | 37,413 |
| Carlton County, MN | $2,712 | $232,000 | 1.17% | 36,457 |
| McLeod County, MN | $2,708 | $233,400 | 1.16% | 36,771 |
| Wabasha County, MN | $2,675 | $245,800 | 1.09% | 21,519 |
| Houston County, MN | $2,633 | $226,300 | 1.16% | 18,768 |
| Stearns County, MN | $2,617 | $256,500 | 1.02% | 159,358 |
| Waseca County, MN | $2,537 | $213,200 | 1.19% | 18,958 |
| Benton County, MN | $2,532 | $247,100 | 1.02% | 41,458 |
| Douglas County, MN | $2,516 | $291,700 | 0.86% | 39,354 |
| Blue Earth County, MN | $2,487 | $252,800 | 0.98% | 69,386 |
| Mille Lacs County, MN | $2,475 | $237,500 | 1.04% | 26,912 |
| Kanabec County, MN | $2,463 | $221,100 | 1.11% | 16,261 |
| Sibley County, MN | $2,364 | $215,000 | 1.10% | 14,933 |
| Cook County, MN | $2,322 | $294,000 | 0.79% | 5,633 |
| Pennington County, MN | $2,300 | $188,900 | 1.22% | 13,877 |
| Kandiyohi County, MN | $2,291 | $230,500 | 0.99% | 43,757 |
| Beltrami County, MN | $2,214 | $222,300 | 1.00% | 46,421 |
| Crow Wing County, MN | $2,161 | $274,400 | 0.79% | 67,113 |
| Meeker County, MN | $2,159 | $228,900 | 0.94% | 23,422 |
| Morrison County, MN | $2,154 | $237,000 | 0.91% | 34,131 |
| St. Louis County, MN | $2,142 | $208,500 | 1.03% | 200,056 |
| Polk County, MN | $2,109 | $211,100 | 1.00% | 30,905 |
| Winona County, MN | $2,099 | $222,900 | 0.94% | 49,705 |
| Hubbard County, MN | $2,087 | $255,900 | 0.82% | 21,700 |
| Lyon County, MN | $2,021 | $193,100 | 1.05% | 25,498 |
| Pine County, MN | $1,973 | $225,600 | 0.88% | 29,411 |
| Otter Tail County, MN | $1,966 | $252,500 | 0.78% | 60,281 |
| Becker County, MN | $1,951 | $266,900 | 0.73% | 35,260 |
| Fillmore County, MN | $1,932 | $204,000 | 0.95% | 21,346 |
| Pope County, MN | $1,915 | $242,800 | 0.79% | 11,363 |
| Brown County, MN | $1,890 | $181,700 | 1.04% | 25,826 |
| Todd County, MN | $1,874 | $188,400 | 0.99% | 25,402 |
| Itasca County, MN | $1,851 | $212,000 | 0.87% | 45,141 |
| Mower County, MN | $1,819 | $172,000 | 1.06% | 40,069 |
| Wadena County, MN | $1,773 | $170,500 | 1.04% | 14,135 |
| Freeborn County, MN | $1,750 | $164,900 | 1.06% | 30,752 |
| Cottonwood County, MN | $1,737 | $154,000 | 1.13% | 11,458 |
| Grant County, MN | $1,677 | $178,600 | 0.94% | 6,108 |
| Lake County, MN | $1,674 | $222,900 | 0.75% | 10,911 |
| Nobles County, MN | $1,674 | $179,200 | 0.93% | 22,067 |
| Roseau County, MN | $1,644 | $177,100 | 0.93% | 15,301 |
| Watonwan County, MN | $1,557 | $151,600 | 1.03% | 11,169 |
| Chippewa County, MN | $1,551 | $149,000 | 1.04% | 12,388 |
| Martin County, MN | $1,547 | $158,800 | 0.97% | 19,864 |
| Yellow Medicine County, MN | $1,545 | $148,200 | 1.04% | 9,509 |
| Renville County, MN | $1,543 | $151,900 | 1.02% | 14,587 |
| Lake of the Woods County, MN | $1,520 | $215,000 | 0.71% | 3,800 |
| Cass County, MN | $1,512 | $262,300 | 0.58% | 30,688 |
| Red Lake County, MN | $1,508 | $157,200 | 0.96% | 3,922 |
| Lincoln County, MN | $1,478 | $152,200 | 0.97% | 5,594 |
| Stevens County, MN | $1,459 | $180,800 | 0.81% | 9,686 |
| Rock County, MN | $1,451 | $201,600 | 0.72% | 9,628 |
| Redwood County, MN | $1,444 | $150,400 | 0.96% | 15,383 |
| Mahnomen County, MN | $1,427 | $146,500 | 0.97% | 5,371 |
| Murray County, MN | $1,373 | $179,400 | 0.77% | 8,119 |
| Lac qui Parle County, MN | $1,360 | $143,400 | 0.95% | 6,694 |
| Aitkin County, MN | $1,346 | $235,100 | 0.57% | 15,930 |
| Norman County, MN | $1,341 | $135,700 | 0.99% | 6,411 |
| Jackson County, MN | $1,329 | $145,400 | 0.91% | 9,964 |
| Wilkin County, MN | $1,310 | $172,300 | 0.76% | 6,413 |
| Clearwater County, MN | $1,297 | $177,100 | 0.73% | 8,579 |
| Marshall County, MN | $1,271 | $153,300 | 0.83% | 8,961 |
| Faribault County, MN | $1,263 | $120,200 | 1.05% | 13,909 |
| Swift County, MN | $1,258 | $147,100 | 0.85% | 9,787 |
| Kittson County, MN | $1,231 | $134,400 | 0.92% | 4,163 |
| Big Stone County, MN | $1,169 | $135,700 | 0.86% | 5,152 |
| Pipestone County, MN | $1,154 | $126,700 | 0.91% | 9,352 |
| Koochiching County, MN | $1,148 | $143,700 | 0.80% | 11,950 |
| Traverse County, MN | $1,070 | $110,100 | 0.97% | 3,279 |
*Derived rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value — an estimate from two survey medians, not an official rate. Counties in bold detail pages are linked; all figures: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023.
How assessment and appeals work in Minnesota
Property tax in Minnesota is administered locally. As in almost every state, the process starts with an assessment: a local assessor (in most places a county official) estimates the market value of your property. That value, minus any exemptions you qualify for — homestead exemptions are the most common — is multiplied by the combined rates of the local taxing districts where the property sits: typically the county, a municipality, a school district, and sometimes special districts such as fire or water districts.
If your assessment notice shows a value that looks too high, you can usually appeal. Start by asking the assessor's office for your property record card and checking it for simple errors — wrong square footage, an extra bathroom, a missed exemption. If the value still looks wrong, gather evidence: recent sales of similar homes nearby, or an independent appraisal. Appeals go to the local review board named on your notice, and the deadline on that notice controls — appeal windows are typically short.
One caution applies everywhere in Minnesota: the median figures on this page describe the typical owner-occupied household across the whole state. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, your exemptions, and your exact combination of local districts, so use these numbers as a benchmark and confirm specifics with your county assessor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Minnesota?
The median real estate tax paid in Minnesota is $3,184 per year, on a median home value of $305,500 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
Which Minnesota county has the highest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Carver County has the highest median real estate taxes paid at $4,380 per year.
Which Minnesota county has the lowest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Traverse County has the lowest median real estate taxes paid at $1,070 per year.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Minnesota?
Assessments in Minnesota are handled locally, usually by the county assessor or an equivalent local office. If you believe your assessed value is too high, request your property record card, check it for errors, and file an appeal with the local board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on that notice — appeal windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.