Traverse County property tax
Homeowners in Traverse County, Minnesota typically pay about 0.99% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,126 on a median home value of $114,100.
Typical effective rate
0.99%
higher than 37% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,126
per year
Median home value
$114,100
In MN
#41
of 87 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.99% — 5% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 3% lower than the Minnesota median of 1.02%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,343 for mortgaged homes, $950 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 41st highest effective rate of 87 ranked Minnesota counties; nationally it sits around the 63th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Traverse County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.99%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Traverse County, MN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Traverse County is 0.99% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,126) divided by the median home value ($114,100) 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 Traverse County?
The median owner-occupied home in Traverse County is valued at $114,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,126 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,343, versus $950 for homes without one.
How does Traverse County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Traverse County's effective rate is 3% lower than the Minnesota median, ranking 41st of 87 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Minnesota counties
Counties ranked closest to Traverse County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Minnesota counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Redwood County | 1.00% | $1,581 |
| 39 | Carver County | 0.99% | $4,501 |
| 40 | Nobles County | 0.99% | $1,956 |
| 42 | Washington County | 0.99% | $4,164 |
| 43 | Faribault County | 0.99% | $1,334 |
| 44 | Sherburne County | 0.99% | $3,560 |
Official data & resources for Traverse County
- Traverse County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Traverse County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Traverse 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.