How much are property taxes in Athens Township, MN?
Homeowners in Athens Township, MN pay a median of $3,133 (±$211) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,322.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,812.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $324,000.
In Athens Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,412 in 2015–2019 to $3,133 in 2020–2024 (+29.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,133 (±$211)
- With a mortgage
- $3,322
- Without a mortgage
- $2,812
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in Athens Township against Isanti County, its state and the nation
| Athens Township | Isanti County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,133 (±$211) | $3,081 (±$94) | $3,357 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,322 (±$218) | $3,195 (±$110) | $3,470 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,812 (±$334) | $2,860 (±$129) | $3,144 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $324,000 (±$29,890) | $306,200 (±$8,780) | $329,300 (±$903) | $332,700 |
In Athens Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Isanti County ($3,081).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($3,357).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Isanti County, Athens Township ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 423 of 2,563.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Athens Township
The median tax ($3,133) is 1.0% of the median home value ($324,000).
Across Isanti County the same ratio is 1.0%.
Across Minnesota it is 1.0%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Athens Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,412 (±$171) | $3,133 (±$211) | +29.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $216,100 (±$23,256) | $324,000 (±$29,890) | +49.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,624 (±$58) | $1,824 (±$293) | +12.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Athens Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Township | — | $3,133 (±$211) | — |
| Bethel | 3.0 mi | $2,422 (±$150) | Lower |
| Isanti | 4.4 mi | $3,027 (±$270) | Not measurably different |
| East Bethel | 5.3 mi | $3,173 (±$150) | Not measurably different |
| Isanti Township | 6.0 mi | $3,220 (±$286) | Not measurably different |
| Martin Lake | 7.2 mi | $4,042 (±$1,072) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 7.5 mi | $3,003 (±$208) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford Township | 7.7 mi | $3,246 (±$504) | Not measurably different |
| Bradford Township (Isanti County) | 7.8 mi | $3,122 (±$256) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bethel, MN ($2,422).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Isanti County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Oxford Township | $3,246 (±$504) |
| 3 | Cambridge Township | $3,229 (±$269) |
| 4 | Stanford Township | $3,221 (±$383) |
| 5 | Isanti Township | $3,220 (±$286) |
| 6 | Springvale Township | $3,182 (±$447) |
| 7 | Spencer Brook Township | $3,161 (±$282) |
| 8 | Athens Township | $3,133 (±$211) |
| 9 | Bradford Township (Isanti County) | $3,122 (±$256) |
| 10 | Isanti | $3,027 (±$270) |
| 11 | North Branch Township | $2,996 (±$304) |
| 12 | Wyanett Township | $2,965 (±$217) |
| 13 | Stanchfield Township | $2,461 (±$207) |
| 14 | Maple Ridge Township (Isanti County) | $2,410 (±$230) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Isanti County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Athens Township
How much are property taxes in Athens Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Athens Township, MN is $3,133 (±$211) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Athens Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.0% of the median home value in Athens Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Athens Township gone up?
In Athens Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,412 in 2015–2019 to $3,133 in 2020–2024 (+29.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Athens Township higher than in Isanti County?
In Athens Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Isanti County ($3,081).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($3,357).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens township, Isanti County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens township, Isanti County, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens township, Isanti County, Minnesota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens township, Isanti County, Minnesota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens township, Isanti County, Minnesota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Athens township, Isanti County, Minnesota (county subdivision:02602, in state:27 county:059).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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