Waseca County Property Taxes
Waseca County, Minnesota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
17% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$211/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.19%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$213,200
State avg ▼ $222,532
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,603
$217/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,406
$201/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#84
of 87 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Waseca County, Minnesota
Waseca taxes rank high nationally
Waseca County's effective tax rate of 1.190% significantly exceeds the national median of 0.968%, placing it well above the typical American county. The median property tax here is $2,537—close to the national median of $2,690—despite a median home value of $213,200 that's well below the national median of $281,900.
Among Minnesota's highest-taxed counties
Waseca's 1.190% effective rate ranks it as one of the most tax-heavy counties in Minnesota, substantially above the state average of 0.968%. The median annual tax bill of $2,537 exceeds the statewide median of $2,168 by 17%.
Waseca taxes outpace rural neighbors
Compared to surrounding counties, Waseca imposes notably steeper rates: Watonwan County (1.027%), Wilkin County (0.760%), and Yellow Medicine County (1.042%) all tax lower. Only Washington County to the east approaches Waseca's tax burden, with a 1.001% rate on much higher-value homes.
What typical Waseca homeowners pay
The typical Waseca homeowner with a $213,200 home pays approximately $2,537 annually in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages may see slightly higher bills at $2,603 due to escrow requirements.
You might be overassessed
Many homeowners in high-tax counties like Waseca are paying more than they should due to assessment errors. If your property taxes seem steep, consider requesting a professional assessment review—thousands of appeals succeed each year.
How Waseca County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Waseca County
1.19%
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.