Olmsted County property tax
Homeowners in Olmsted County, Minnesota typically pay about 1.06% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,525 on a median home value of $331,700.
Typical effective rate
1.06%
higher than 31% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,525
per year
Median home value
$331,700
In MN
#18
of 87 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.06% — 13% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 4% higher than the Minnesota median of 1.02%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,558 for mortgaged homes, $3,477 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 18th highest effective rate of 87 ranked Minnesota counties; nationally it sits around the 69th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Olmsted County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.06%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Olmsted County, MN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Olmsted County is 1.06% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,525) divided by the median home value ($331,700) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Olmsted County?
The median owner-occupied home in Olmsted County is valued at $331,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,525 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,558, versus $3,477 for homes without one.
How does Olmsted County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Olmsted County's effective rate is 4% higher than the Minnesota median, ranking 18th of 87 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Minnesota counties
Counties ranked closest to Olmsted County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Minnesota counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Chippewa County | 1.10% | $1,711 |
| 16 | Chisago County | 1.07% | $3,780 |
| 17 | Le Sueur County | 1.06% | $3,366 |
| 19 | Lyon County | 1.06% | $2,126 |
| 20 | Wabasha County | 1.05% | $2,785 |
| 21 | Cottonwood County | 1.05% | $1,781 |
Official data & resources for Olmsted County
- Olmsted County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Olmsted County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Olmsted County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.