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Stearns County, MN Property Tax Calculator
Stearns County homeowners pay a median $2,742 a year in property tax, 1.00% of a median $273,400 home: below Minnesota's 1.02% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Stearns County by home value, at 1.00%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $140,000 | $1,404 | $117 |
| $210,000 | $2,106 | $176 |
| $270,000 | $2,708 | $226 |
| $410,000 | $4,112 | $343 |
| $550,000 | $5,516 | $460 |
Stearns County against Minnesota and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns County | 1.00% | $2,742 | $273,400 | $77,066 |
| 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 Stearns 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 Stearns County?
The effective rate is 1.00%: a median $2,742 a year on a median $273,400 home. That's the 8th highest of the 18 Minnesota counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Stearns County?
About $4,012 a year, $334 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Stearns 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 Stearns 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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