Property taxes can be a game-changer when deciding where to settle down, and in Minnesota, they vary widely from county to county.

Did you know that Minnesota is actually the 19th most expensive state in the nation for property taxes?

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If you're house hunting in the North Star State, it's important to note that home prices have increased by 2.4% over the past year with the average home now being valued at just over $330,000. Property taxes, which are often included in with your monthly mortgage payment, can play a major role in what fits comfortably within your budget.

Minnesota counties collect, on average, 1.05% of a property's assessed market value in taxes each year. The median property tax in the state is $2,098 annually for a home valued at $200,400, according to TaxRates. However, not every county sticks to the average! Some hit homeowners with much higher bills.

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On the flip side, where is the cheapest place to live in the land of 10,000 lakes? That would be Koochiching County where the property taxes average just $641 per year. That's only 0.64% of the median home value. Yes, please!

Let’s take a closer look at which counties are handing homeowners the highest bills.

The Minnesota Counties With The Highest Property Taxes

Minnesota is ranked 19th out of the fifty states for average amount of property taxes collected, according to Tax-Rates. Here are the counties with the highest property taxes in all of Minnesota.

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In Southern Minnesota, Olmsted County, believe it or not, comes in below the state median, with an average property tax of $1,891 per year. This according to TaxRates.Org.

Nearby, Goodhue County has the highest taxes in the region at $2,002 annually, followed by Dodge County at $1,629, Wabasha County at $1,545, and Winona County at $1,502.

To see where your county falls, click here.

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