Minnesota · Property Tax

Minnesota Property Tax by County

Minnesota has counties operating under a tax system anchored by the Homestead Market Value Exclusion (substantial AV reduction for primary residences). Effective property tax rates run ~1.10% statewide median — slightly above the national average.

Why move here

Homestead Market Value Exclusion lowers taxable AV
Disabled Veterans Homestead Exclusion ($300K EMV)
strong public services + healthcare (Mayo Clinic)
Twin Cities employment hub (Target, 3M, US Bank, Best Buy, etc.)
lakes + outdoor recreation
low crime
strong public schools
diverse cultural amenities

Why not move here

harsh winters (sub-zero common Jan-Feb)
high state income tax (top 9.85%)
moderate-high effective rates
short summers
rapid housing cost growth in Twin Cities metro

This almanac covers 13 of 87 Minnesota counties.

Average effective rate

1.03%

Tax bill ÷ market value · Across 13 covered Minnesota counties

National rank

#22 of 50

Ranked highest to lowest by rate · #29 from the lowest

Average annual bill

$3,242

On a typical $316,692 Minnesota home

State income tax

9.85%

Graduated · 5.35% – 9.85% top marginal

Cheapest county we cover

Cook

Grand Marais · 0.65% effective rate

For retirees

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For disabled veterans

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Distinguish value exemptions from a full covered-tax exemption.

13 of 87 Minnesota counties covered

Hennepin County

Minneapolis · pop. 1.3M

Stillwater · pop. 274k

Rochester · pop. 165k

1.05% effective rate

$3.0k median bill

Stearns County

St. Cloud · pop. 161k

Grand Marais · pop. 6k

0.65% effective rate

$2.1k median bill

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