Pennington County, Minnesota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Minnesota. Population: 4,402.
The median annual property tax in Pennington County is $2,300, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota state average and 20% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.22% on a median home value of $188,900. Property taxes represent 3.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,300
+6% vs State
+20% vs US
Median Home Value
$188,900
-15% vs State
-11% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.22%
+26% vs State
+28% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,290
$191/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,315
$193/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,300 +6.2% | 1.22% |
| 2022 | $2,166 +13.8% | 1.25% |
| 2021 | $1,903 +5.0% | 1.17% |
| 2020 | $1,813 +4.4% | 1.11% |
| 2019 | $1,736 | 1.12% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$72,561
per year
Monthly Tax
$192
per month
Other Counties in Minnesota
Koochiching County
Tax: $1,148/yr Rate: 0.80%
Beltrami County
Tax: $2,214/yr Rate: 1.00%
Nicollet County
Tax: $2,888/yr Rate: 1.12%
Kandiyohi County
Tax: $2,291/yr Rate: 0.99%
Yellow Medicine County
Tax: $1,545/yr Rate: 1.04%
Roseau County
Tax: $1,644/yr Rate: 0.93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Pennington County, Minnesota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Pennington County is $2,300 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.22% on a median home value of $188,900.
How does Pennington County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Pennington County are 20% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.22% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Pennington County? ▼
In Pennington County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,290 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,315. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Pennington County? ▼
Property taxes in Pennington County represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $72,561. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.