Nicollet County Property Taxes
Nicollet County, Minnesota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
33.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$241/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.12%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$258,500
State avg ▲ $222,532
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,008
$251/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,731
$228/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#77
of 87 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Nicollet County, Minnesota
Nicollet's taxes rank in nation's top tier
Nicollet County's effective tax rate of 1.117% places it in the upper 15% of U.S. counties for property tax burden—a notably high rate even by national standards. The median tax bill of $2,888 exceeds the national median by $198, making Nicollet among the pricier counties nationwide.
Highest-taxing county in Minnesota
Nicollet County's 1.117% effective rate significantly exceeds Minnesota's 0.968% average, ranking it among the state's most tax-intensive counties. The median tax of $2,888 is the highest in the eight-county group and 33% above the state median of $2,168.
Regional tax rates pale by comparison
Nicollet County's 1.117% rate dwarfs nearby Olmsted County (1.088%), Nobles County (0.934%), and Murray County (0.765%). The county's tax burden is uniquely steep for south-central Minnesota.
What Nicollet homeowners actually pay
A typical Nicollet County home valued at $258,500 carries an annual tax burden of roughly $2,888—the highest median in this regional comparison. Homeowners with mortgages pay $3,008, while outright owners pay $2,731, a $277 difference reflecting tax credits.
Assessment review is essential here
With property taxes this high, Nicollet homeowners should absolutely verify their assessments—even small overvaluation adds up fast. A successful appeal could save you hundreds annually, making the effort worthwhile.
How Nicollet County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Nicollet County
1.12%
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.