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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Dakota County, Minnesota

Dakota County has an effective property tax rate of 0.98%. On the median home value of $381,000, that's roughly $3,749 per year. Median household income is $106,318.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
0.98%
median tax $3,749 ÷ median home $381,000
Median Home Value1
$381,000
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$106,318
per-capita $52,084
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$3,749
at 0.98% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricDakota CountyMinnesota (state context)
Effective property tax rate10.98%0.98%
Median home value1$381,000—
State income tax3top rate 9.85%top rate 9.85%
State sales tax38.14% combined8.14% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Dakota County, MN

In Dakota County, Minnesota, the median home value sits at $381,000, with an annual real-estate tax bill around $3,749. That works out to an effective rate of 0.984%, a hair under the statewide median of 0.985% and ranking 45th among Minnesota's 87 counties. Against the national median rate of 0.794%, though, this county runs higher. What does that mean for a buyer? Households here earn a median of $106,318, and per-capita income reaches $52,084, so the tax bill takes up a smaller share of earnings than the raw rate might imply. Communities like Saint Paul, Inver Grove Heights, and Burnsville anchor the county, offering a range of housing options. Buyers weighing a purchase should note that while the tax rate slightly trails the state average, the higher home values compared with many parts of Minnesota drive the actual dollar amount owed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Dakota County, MN?
The effective rate is 0.98% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 0.98% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($381,000), the estimated annual bill is about $3,749.
Is Dakota County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 0.98% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Dakota County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Dakota County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.