Homeowners in Forest Lake, Minnesota paid a median $3,751 a year in property tax on a median home worth $393,500, an effective rate of about 0.95% (Census 2020–2024).
0.99%Washington County overall
Forest Lake vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Forest Lake
At the local 0.95% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,430 | $119 |
| $250,000 | $2,383 | $199 |
| $350,000 | $3,336 | $278 |
| $500,000 | $4,766 | $397 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Forest Lake, Minnesota?
Homeowners in Forest Lake, Minnesota paid a median $3,751 a year in property tax on a median home worth $393,500, an effective rate of about 0.95% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Forest Lake?
About $2,383 a year at the 0.95% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Forest Lake higher than the rest of Minnesota?
Forest Lake ranks #172 lowest of 617 Minnesota places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.02%. Washington County overall is 0.99%.