Aitkin County Property Taxes

Aitkin County, Minnesota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

37.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$112/mo escrow

#1 of 87 counties in Minnesota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.57%

vs. Minnesota Avg37.9% below
vs. National Avg50% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$235,100

State avg $222,532

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,415

$118/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,279

$107/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#1

of 87 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Aitkin County, Minnesota

Aitkin's tax burden: well below national average

Aitkin County homeowners pay an effective tax rate of 0.573%, roughly one-fifth lower than the national median rate of 0.956%. This places Aitkin in the bottom 25% nationally—meaning most U.S. counties tax property more aggressively than this Minnesota community does.

Minnesota's most affordable county tax

Among Minnesota's 87 counties, Aitkin ranks dead last for tax burden, with an effective rate of 0.573% compared to the state average of 0.968%. Homeowners here pay roughly $822 less annually than the typical Minnesota property owner.

Aitkin undercuts its regional peers

Compared to neighboring Beltrami County (0.996% effective rate) and Becker County (0.731%), Aitkin offers the lowest property tax bite in the region. A homeowner in Aitkin pays $1,346 annually versus $2,214 in Beltrami—a $868 annual difference on similar-value properties.

What an Aitkin homeowner actually pays

The median home in Aitkin County is valued at $235,100, translating to roughly $1,346 in annual property taxes at the county's 0.573% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more ($1,415), while those without mortgages pay $1,279.

Review your assessment before taxes rise

Even in low-tax Aitkin County, many homeowners are paying taxes on inflated assessments and could recover money through the appeal process. If your property was recently reassessed, request your assessment details and compare them to recent sales of similar homes in your area.

How Aitkin County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Aitkin County$1,346
Minnesota State Average$2,168
National Average$1,924

Aitkin County

0.57%

Effective rate

Minnesota Avg

0.97%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Aitkin County, Minnesota?
The effective property tax rate in Aitkin County, Minnesota is 0.57%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Aitkin County?
The median annual property tax payment in Aitkin County is $1,346. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,415, while those without a mortgage pay $1,279.
How does Aitkin County compare to the Minnesota average?
Aitkin County's effective tax rate of 0.57% is lower than the Minnesota state average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax in Aitkin County is $1,346, compared to the state average of $2,168.
What is the median home value in Aitkin County, Minnesota?
The median home value in Aitkin County, Minnesota is $235,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Aitkin County a low property tax area in Minnesota?
Yes — Aitkin County's effective property tax rate of 0.57% is below the Minnesota average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax of $1,346 is also lower the state average of $2,168, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Aitkin County rank for property taxes in Minnesota?
Aitkin County ranks #1 out of 87 counties in Minnesota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.57% and median annual tax of $1,346, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.