Dakota County Property Taxes
Dakota County, Minnesota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
66.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$301/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.00%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$362,100
State avg ▲ $222,532
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,616
$301/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,597
$300/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#48
of 87 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Dakota County, Minnesota
Dakota taxes align with national norms
Dakota County's effective rate of 0.997% sits slightly above the national median of roughly 0.85%, placing it in the middle-to-upper range of U.S. counties. With a median home value of $362,100—well above the national median of $281,900—residents pay $3,610 annually, exceeding the national median of $2,690.
Mid-range taxes across Minnesota
Dakota County's 0.997% effective rate sits just slightly above Minnesota's state average of 0.968%, keeping the county near the middle of the state's tax distribution. The median tax bill of $3,610 notably exceeds the state median of $2,168, reflecting Dakota's substantially higher property values.
Higher values, higher taxes than region
Dakota County's 0.997% rate falls between Crow Wing County's 0.787% and Dodge County's 1.085%, but its median home value of $362,100 far exceeds most regional neighbors. This combination means Dakota homeowners face higher absolute tax bills despite comparable or even lower rates.
What $362K home costs annually
A median-priced Dakota County home valued at $362,100 generates approximately $3,610 in annual property taxes at the 0.997% effective rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay nearly the same at $3,616, while those without mortgages pay $3,597.
Challenge your assessment today
At Dakota County's higher price points, even a small overassessment can cost hundreds or thousands over time. The county assessor welcomes appeals, and many homeowners have successfully reduced their tax burden by demonstrating their home's true market value.
How Dakota County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Dakota County
1.00%
Effective rate
Minnesota Avg
0.97%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.