Rock County, Minnesota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Minnesota. Population: 3,005.
The median annual property tax in Rock County is $1,451, which is 33% lower than the Minnesota state average and 25% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.72% on a median home value of $201,600. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,451
-33% vs State
-25% vs US
Median Home Value
$201,600
-9% vs State
-5% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.72%
-26% vs State
-24% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,499
$125/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,403
$117/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 | $1,451 +9.2% | 0.72% |
| 2022 | $1,329 +8.0% | 0.70% |
| 2021 | $1,231 +5.1% | 0.74% |
| 2020 | $1,171 +5.4% | 0.73% |
| 2019 | $1,111 | 0.73% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$70,698
per year
Monthly Tax
$121
per month
Other Counties in Minnesota
Dakota County
Tax: $3,610/yr Rate: 1.00%
Pennington County
Tax: $2,300/yr Rate: 1.22%
Martin County
Tax: $1,547/yr Rate: 0.97%
Lake of the Woods County
Tax: $1,520/yr Rate: 0.71%
Mille Lacs County
Tax: $2,475/yr Rate: 1.04%
Carlton County
Tax: $2,712/yr Rate: 1.17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Rock County, Minnesota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Rock County is $1,451 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.72% on a median home value of $201,600.
How does Rock County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Rock County are 25% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.72% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Rock County? ▼
In Rock County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,499 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,403. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Rock County? ▼
Property taxes in Rock County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $70,698. 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.