Steele County, Minnesota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Minnesota. Population: 11,986.
The median annual property tax in Steele County is $2,824, which is 30% higher than the Minnesota state average and 47% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.21% on a median home value of $234,200. Property taxes represent 3.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,824
+30% vs State
+47% vs US
Median Home Value
$234,200
+5% vs State
+11% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.21%
+25% vs State
+27% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,881
$240/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,711
$226/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 | $2,824 +5.2% | 1.21% |
| 2022 | $2,685 +10.2% | 1.24% |
| 2021 | $2,437 +9.1% | 1.32% |
| 2020 | $2,233 +4.4% | 1.29% |
| 2019 | $2,139 | 1.26% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$83,448
per year
Monthly Tax
$235
per month
Other Counties in Minnesota
Becker County
Tax: $1,951/yr Rate: 0.73%
Nobles County
Tax: $1,674/yr Rate: 0.93%
Cook County
Tax: $2,322/yr Rate: 0.79%
Cottonwood County
Tax: $1,737/yr Rate: 1.13%
Douglas County
Tax: $2,516/yr Rate: 0.86%
Pine County
Tax: $1,973/yr Rate: 0.87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Steele County, Minnesota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Steele County is $2,824 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.21% on a median home value of $234,200.
How does Steele County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Steele County are 47% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.21% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Steele County? ▼
In Steele County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,881 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,711. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Steele County? ▼
Property taxes in Steele County represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $83,448. 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.