How much are property taxes in Lexington Township, MN?
Homeowners in Lexington Township, MN pay a median of $2,950 (±$382) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,898.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,095.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $413,400.
In Lexington Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,263 in 2015–2019 to $2,950 in 2020–2024 (+30.4%).
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
- $2,950 (±$382)
- With a mortgage
- $2,898
- Without a mortgage
- $3,095
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Lexington Township against Le Sueur County, its state and the nation
| Lexington Township | Le Sueur County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,950 (±$382) | $3,366 (±$69) | $3,357 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,898 (±$471) | $3,381 (±$96) | $3,470 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,095 (±$591) | $3,336 (±$145) | $3,144 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $413,400 (±$48,374) | $316,500 (±$8,942) | $329,300 (±$903) | $332,700 |
In Lexington Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Le Sueur County ($3,366).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($3,357).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Le Sueur County, Lexington Township ranks 15 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 511 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 Lexington Township
The median tax ($2,950) is 0.7% of the median home value ($413,400).
Across Le Sueur County the same ratio is 1.1%.
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 Lexington Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,263 (±$273) | $2,950 (±$382) | +30.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $276,200 (±$19,217) | $413,400 (±$48,374) | +49.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,750 (±$190) | $2,257 (±$223) | +29.0% | 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 Lexington Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Township | — | $2,950 (±$382) | — |
| Le Center | 2.6 mi | $2,425 (±$206) | Lower |
| Montgomery Township | 5.4 mi | $3,596 (±$273) | Higher |
| Derrynane Township | 5.6 mi | $4,044 (±$543) | Higher |
| Sharon Township | 5.8 mi | $2,969 (±$308) | Not measurably different |
| Cordova Township | 6.1 mi | $2,851 (±$232) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery | 6.2 mi | $3,434 (±$296) | Higher |
| Heidelberg | 6.3 mi | $2,933 (±$1,307) | Not measurably different |
| Lanesburgh Township | 7.4 mi | $3,803 (±$277) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Le Center, MN ($2,425).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Montgomery Township, MN ($3,596), Derrynane Township, MN ($4,044), Montgomery, MN ($3,434).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Le Sueur County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Montgomery | $3,434 (±$296) |
| 10 | Elysian Township | $3,405 (±$244) |
| 11 | Elysian | $3,393 (±$753) |
| 12 | Tyrone Township | $3,147 (±$299) |
| 13 | Waterville Township | $3,050 (±$420) |
| 14 | Sharon Township | $2,969 (±$308) |
| 15 | Lexington Township | $2,950 (±$382) |
| 16 | Heidelberg | $2,933 (±$1,307) |
| 17 | Cordova Township | $2,851 (±$232) |
| 18 | Cleveland | $2,734 (±$173) |
| 19 | Waterville | $2,601 (±$262) |
| 20 | Ottawa Township | $2,441 (±$287) |
| 21 | Le Center | $2,425 (±$206) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Le Sueur 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 Lexington Township
How much are property taxes in Lexington Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Lexington Township, MN is $2,950 (±$382) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Lexington Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.7% of the median home value in Lexington Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Lexington Township gone up?
In Lexington Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,263 in 2015–2019 to $2,950 in 2020–2024 (+30.4%).
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 Lexington Township higher than in Le Sueur County?
In Lexington Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Le Sueur County ($3,366).
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 — Lexington township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington township, Le Sueur 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 Lexington township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota (county subdivision:36872, in state:27 county:079).
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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Figures last updated on .
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