How much are property taxes in Lake Crystal, MN?
Homeowners in Lake Crystal, MN pay a median of $1,984 (±$209) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,968.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,000.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $204,400.
In Lake Crystal, the median real estate tax went from $1,858 in 2015–2019 to $1,984 in 2020–2024 (+6.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,984 (±$209)
- With a mortgage
- $1,968
- Without a mortgage
- $2,000
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in Lake Crystal against Blue Earth County, its state and the nation
| Lake Crystal | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,984 (±$209) | $2,601 (±$59) | $3,357 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,968 (±$238) | $2,625 (±$74) | $3,470 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,000 (±$335) | $2,558 (±$136) | $3,144 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $204,400 (±$16,675) | $266,700 (±$6,335) | $329,300 (±$903) | $332,700 |
In Lake Crystal, the median real estate tax is lower than in Blue Earth County ($2,601).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($3,357).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Blue Earth County, Lake Crystal ranks 29 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1271 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 Lake Crystal
The median tax ($1,984) is 1.0% of the median home value ($204,400).
Across Blue Earth 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 Lake Crystal have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,858 (±$141) | $1,984 (±$209) | +6.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $153,200 (±$11,060) | $204,400 (±$16,675) | +33.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,305 (±$107) | $1,473 (±$57) | +12.9% | 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 Lake Crystal
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Crystal | — | $1,984 (±$209) | — |
| Garden City Township | 3.1 mi | $2,092 (±$324) | Not measurably different |
| Judson Township | 3.5 mi | $2,016 (±$241) | Not measurably different |
| Butternut Valley Township | 5.0 mi | $1,865 (±$127) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Blue Earth County) | 5.4 mi | $1,923 (±$609) | Not measurably different |
| South Bend Township | 6.7 mi | $2,571 (±$220) | Higher |
| Vernon Center Township | 8.2 mi | $2,769 (±$843) | Not measurably different |
| Rapidan Township | 8.4 mi | $2,520 (±$120) | Higher |
| Cambria Township | 9.4 mi | $2,194 (±$317) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Bend Township, MN ($2,571), Rapidan Township, MN ($2,520).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Blue Earth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Cambria Township | $2,194 (±$317) |
| 24 | Medo Township | $2,103 (±$331) |
| 25 | Garden City Township | $2,092 (±$324) |
| 26 | Beauford Township | $2,074 (±$274) |
| 27 | Amboy | $2,025 (±$403) |
| 28 | Judson Township | $2,016 (±$241) |
| 29 | Lake Crystal | $1,984 (±$209) |
| 30 | Lincoln Township (Blue Earth County) | $1,923 (±$609) |
| 31 | Mapleton Township | $1,912 (±$190) |
| 32 | Butternut Valley Township | $1,865 (±$127) |
| 33 | Ceresco Township | $1,857 (±$714) |
| 34 | Vernon Center | $1,750 (±$301) |
Showing 12 of 34 places in Blue Earth 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 Lake Crystal
How much are property taxes in Lake Crystal?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Lake Crystal, MN is $1,984 (±$209) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Lake Crystal?
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 Lake Crystal, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Lake Crystal gone up?
In Lake Crystal, the median real estate tax went from $1,858 in 2015–2019 to $1,984 in 2020–2024 (+6.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Lake Crystal higher than in Blue Earth County?
In Lake Crystal, the median real estate tax is lower than in Blue Earth County ($2,601).
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 — Lake Crystal city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Crystal city, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Crystal city, Minnesota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Crystal city, Minnesota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Crystal 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 Lake Crystal city, Minnesota (place:34190, 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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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