Aitkin County property tax
Homeowners in Aitkin County, Minnesota typically pay about 0.55% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,407 on a median home value of $255,800.
Typical effective rate
0.55%
higher than 78% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,407
per year
Median home value
$255,800
In MN
#87
of 87 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.55% — 41% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 46% lower than the Minnesota median of 1.02%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,442 for mortgaged homes, $1,373 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 87th highest effective rate of 87 ranked Minnesota counties; nationally it sits around the 22th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Aitkin County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.55%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Aitkin County, MN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Aitkin County is 0.55% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,407) divided by the median home value ($255,800) 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 Aitkin County?
The median owner-occupied home in Aitkin County is valued at $255,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,407 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,442, versus $1,373 for homes without one.
How does Aitkin County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Aitkin County's effective rate is 46% lower than the Minnesota median, ranking 87th of 87 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Minnesota counties
Counties ranked closest to Aitkin County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Minnesota counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Rock County | 0.71% | $1,590 |
| 82 | Becker County | 0.69% | $2,014 |
| 83 | Cook County | 0.69% | $2,304 |
| 84 | Clearwater County | 0.67% | $1,295 |
| 85 | Lake of the Woods County | 0.66% | $1,419 |
| 86 | Cass County | 0.56% | $1,615 |
Official data & resources for Aitkin County
- Aitkin County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Aitkin County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Aitkin 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.