How much are property taxes in Blue Earth, MN?
Homeowners in Blue Earth, MN pay a median of $1,517 (±$211) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,507.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,525.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $143,600.
In Blue Earth, the median real estate tax went from $885 in 2015–2019 to $1,517 in 2020–2024 (+71.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,517 (±$211)
- With a mortgage
- $1,507
- Without a mortgage
- $1,525
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Blue Earth against Faribault County, its state and the nation
| Blue Earth | Faribault County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,517 (±$211) | $1,334 (±$50) | $3,357 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,507 (±$327) | $1,380 (±$67) | $3,470 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,525 (±$288) | $1,282 (±$82) | $3,144 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $143,600 (±$23,231) | $135,300 (±$9,850) | $329,300 (±$903) | $332,700 |
In Blue Earth, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Faribault County ($1,334).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($3,357).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Faribault County, Blue Earth ranks 9 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1836 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 Blue Earth
The median tax ($1,517) is 1.1% of the median home value ($143,600).
Across Faribault 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 Blue Earth have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $885 (±$64) | $1,517 (±$211) | +71.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $82,700 (±$9,179) | $143,600 (±$23,231) | +73.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $881 (±$60) | $1,142 (±$157) | +29.6% | 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 Blue Earth
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth | — | $1,517 (±$211) | — |
| Blue Earth City Township | 2.0 mi | $1,630 (±$187) | Not measurably different |
| Jo Daviess Township | 4.2 mi | $1,088 (±$252) | Lower |
| Prescott Township | 5.7 mi | $1,139 (±$253) | Lower |
| Elmore Township | 6.5 mi | $1,161 (±$379) | Not measurably different |
| Verona Township | 6.9 mi | $1,430 (±$182) | Not measurably different |
| Emerald Township | 7.5 mi | $1,525 (±$410) | Not measurably different |
| Pilot Grove Township | 7.9 mi | $1,194 (±$475) | Not measurably different |
| Winnebago | 9.3 mi | $1,013 (±$277) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jo Daviess Township, MN ($1,088), Prescott Township, MN ($1,139), Winnebago, MN ($1,013).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Faribault County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Minnesota Lake Township | $2,100 (±$631) |
| 4 | Clark Township (Faribault County) | $1,909 (±$578) |
| 5 | Brush Creek Township | $1,694 (±$593) |
| 6 | Minnesota Lake | $1,639 (±$476) |
| 7 | Blue Earth City Township | $1,630 (±$187) |
| 8 | Emerald Township | $1,525 (±$410) |
| 9 | Blue Earth | $1,517 (±$211) |
| 10 | Dunbar Township | $1,500 (±$286) |
| 11 | Foster Township (Faribault County) | $1,454 (±$161) |
| 12 | Barber Township | $1,450 (±$453) |
| 13 | Verona Township | $1,430 (±$182) |
| 14 | Easton | $1,424 (±$202) |
| 15 | Wells | $1,379 (±$124) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Faribault 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 Blue Earth
How much are property taxes in Blue Earth?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Blue Earth, MN is $1,517 (±$211) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Blue Earth?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in Blue Earth, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Blue Earth gone up?
In Blue Earth, the median real estate tax went from $885 in 2015–2019 to $1,517 in 2020–2024 (+71.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Blue Earth higher than in Faribault County?
In Blue Earth, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Faribault County ($1,334).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($3,357).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Earth city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Earth city, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Earth city, Minnesota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Earth city, Minnesota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Earth city, 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 Blue Earth city, Minnesota (place:06688, in state:27).
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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