10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Minnesota
If you are comparing property taxes across Minnesota, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Aitkin County, comes in at 0.57% — 0.47% lower than the Minnesota average (1.04%). The statewide effective rate is 1.04%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aitkin County | 0.57% | $1,346 | $235,100 |
| 2 | Cass County | 0.58% | $1,512 | $262,300 |
| 3 | Lake of the Woods County | 0.71% | $1,520 | $215,000 |
| 4 | Rock County | 0.72% | $1,451 | $201,600 |
| 5 | Becker County | 0.73% | $1,951 | $266,900 |
| 6 | Clearwater County | 0.73% | $1,297 | $177,100 |
| 7 | Lake County | 0.75% | $1,674 | $222,900 |
| 8 | Wilkin County | 0.76% | $1,310 | $172,300 |
| 9 | Murray County | 0.77% | $1,373 | $179,400 |
| 10 | Otter Tail County | 0.78% | $1,966 | $252,500 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Minnesota often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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