Homeowners in Hawley, Minnesota paid a median $3,396 a year in property tax on a median home worth $280,400, an effective rate of about 1.21% (Census 2020–2024).
1.13%Clay County overall
Hawley vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Hawley
At the local 1.21% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,817 | $151 |
| $250,000 | $3,028 | $252 |
| $350,000 | $4,239 | $353 |
| $500,000 | $6,056 | $505 |
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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.
Major Cities & Counties in Minnesota
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Minneapolis pop. 427,246
- St. Paul pop. 307,284
- Rochester pop. 122,330
- Bloomington pop. 88,665
- Duluth pop. 87,093
- Brooklyn Park pop. 83,876
- Plymouth pop. 79,220
- Woodbury pop. 78,305
- Lakeville pop. 74,354
- Blaine pop. 72,488
- Hennepin County pop. 1,269,496
- Ramsey County pop. 542,945
- Dakota County pop. 445,771
- Anoka County pop. 370,349
- Washington County pop. 276,238
- St. Louis County pop. 200,123
- Olmsted County pop. 164,498
- Stearns County pop. 160,865
- Scott County pop. 154,557
- Wright County pop. 148,269
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hawley, Minnesota?
Homeowners in Hawley, Minnesota paid a median $3,396 a year in property tax on a median home worth $280,400, an effective rate of about 1.21% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Hawley?
About $3,028 a year at the 1.21% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Hawley higher than the rest of Minnesota?
Hawley ranks #454 lowest of 617 Minnesota places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.02%. Clay County overall is 1.13%.