Homeowners in Houston County, Minnesota paid a median $2,756 a year in property tax on a median home worth $239,000, an effective rate of about 1.15% (Census 2020–2024).
1.02%Minnesota statewide · US 0.94%
How Houston County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.15% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,730 | $144 |
| $250,000 | $2,883 | $240 |
| $350,000 | $4,036 | $336 |
| $500,000 | $5,766 | $480 |
Cities and towns in Houston County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent | $3,704 | $272,400 | 1.36% |
| Spring Grove | $2,076 | $156,000 | 1.33% |
| Houston | $2,645 | $180,100 | 1.47% |
| Hokah | $2,771 | $188,700 | 1.47% |
| Brownsville | $2,236 | $174,100 | 1.28% |
| Eitzen | $1,292 | $116,800 | 1.11% |
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Related
- Minnesota property tax by countyall counties ranked
- McLeod County, MN1.15% effective
- Hennepin County, MN1.14% effective
- Carlton County, MN1.17% effective
- Clay County, MN1.13% effective
- Kanabec County, MN1.13% effective
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 Houston County, Minnesota?
Homeowners in Houston County, Minnesota paid a median $2,756 a year in property tax on a median home worth $239,000, an effective rate of about 1.15% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Houston County?
About $3,459 a year ($288 a month) at the 1.15% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Houston County property tax high?
It ranks #81 lowest of 87 Minnesota counties. The state median effective rate is 1.02% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Houston County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Houston County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.