Murray County property tax
Homeowners in Murray County, Minnesota typically pay about 0.79% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,471 on a median home value of $185,400.
Typical effective rate
0.79%
higher than 51% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,471
per year
Median home value
$185,400
In MN
#73
of 87 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.79% — 15% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 22% lower than the Minnesota median of 1.02%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,602 for mortgaged homes, $1,316 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 73rd highest effective rate of 87 ranked Minnesota counties; nationally it sits around the 49th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Murray County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.79%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Murray County, MN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Murray County is 0.79% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,471) divided by the median home value ($185,400) 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 Murray County?
The median owner-occupied home in Murray County is valued at $185,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,471 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,602, versus $1,316 for homes without one.
How does Murray County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Murray County's effective rate is 22% lower than the Minnesota median, ranking 73rd of 87 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Minnesota counties
Counties ranked closest to Murray County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Minnesota counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | Douglas County | 0.83% | $2,674 |
| 71 | Stevens County | 0.81% | $1,634 |
| 72 | Marshall County | 0.80% | $1,315 |
| 74 | Wilkin County | 0.79% | $1,435 |
| 75 | Hubbard County | 0.78% | $2,217 |
| 76 | Pope County | 0.77% | $1,967 |
Official data & resources for Murray County
- Murray County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Murray County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Murray 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.