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Scott County, MN Property Tax Calculator
Scott County homeowners pay a median $4,230 a year in property tax, 1.01% of a median $419,400 home: below Minnesota's 1.02% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Scott County by home value, at 1.01%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $210,000 | $2,119 | $177 |
| $310,000 | $3,128 | $261 |
| $420,000 | $4,238 | $353 |
| $630,000 | $6,357 | $530 |
| $840,000 | $8,476 | $706 |
Scott County against Minnesota and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County | 1.01% | $4,230 | $419,400 | $119,314 |
| Minnesota | 1.02% | $3,357 | $329,300 | $89,062 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Scott County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Scott County?
The effective rate is 1.01%: a median $4,230 a year on a median $419,400 home. That's the 7th highest of the 18 Minnesota counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Scott County?
About $4,036 a year, $336 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Scott County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
Its rate is below the state's 1.02%. Across Minnesota, covered counties range from 0.74% to 1.21%.
How do I lower my Scott County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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