How much are property taxes in Silver Creek Township (Lake County), MN?
Homeowners in Silver Creek Township (Lake County), MN pay a median of $2,443 (±$291) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,509.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,393.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $369,900.
In Silver Creek Township (Lake County), the median real estate tax went from $1,528 in 2015–2019 to $2,443 in 2020–2024 (+59.9%).
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
- $2,443 (±$291)
- With a mortgage
- $2,509
- Without a mortgage
- $2,393
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Silver Creek Township (Lake County) against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Silver Creek Township (Lake County) | Lake County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,443 (±$291) | $1,765 (±$80) | $3,357 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,509 (±$571) | $1,800 (±$116) | $3,470 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,393 (±$305) | $1,726 (±$106) | $3,144 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $369,900 (±$38,002) | $241,300 (±$10,335) | $329,300 (±$903) | $332,700 |
In Silver Creek Township (Lake County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Lake County ($1,765).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($3,357).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Lake County, Silver Creek Township (Lake County) ranks 2 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 876 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 Silver Creek Township (Lake County)
The median tax ($2,443) is 0.7% of the median home value ($369,900).
Across Lake County the same ratio is 0.7%.
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 Silver Creek Township (Lake County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,528 (±$138) | $2,443 (±$291) | +59.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $225,000 (±$20,740) | $369,900 (±$38,002) | +64.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,375 (±$176) | $1,963 (±$393) | +42.8% | 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 Silver Creek Township (Lake County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek Township (Lake County) | — | $2,443 (±$291) | — |
| Pequaywan Township | 13 mi | $3,150 (±$501) | Higher |
| Beaver Bay | 14 mi | $1,912 (±$518) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Bay | 15 mi | $1,234 (±$134) | Lower |
| Two Harbors | 15 mi | $1,524 (±$229) | Lower |
| Beaver Bay Township | 16 mi | $1,766 (±$132) | Lower |
| Fairbanks Township | 16 mi | $2,438 (±$1,400) | Not measurably different |
| Ault Township | 17 mi | $1,432 (±$618) | Lower |
| Alden Township (St. Louis County) | 17 mi | $1,591 (±$389) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Silver Bay, MN ($1,234), Two Harbors, MN ($1,524), Beaver Bay Township, MN ($1,766).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pequaywan Township, MN ($3,150).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fall Lake Township | $2,767 (±$256) |
| 2 | Silver Creek Township (Lake County) | $2,443 (±$291) |
| 3 | Beaver Bay | $1,912 (±$518) |
| 4 | Beaver Bay Township | $1,766 (±$132) |
| 5 | Crystal Bay Township | $1,689 (±$131) |
| 6 | Two Harbors | $1,524 (±$229) |
| 7 | Silver Bay | $1,234 (±$134) |
| 8 | Stony River Township | $1,217 (±$302) |
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 Silver Creek Township (Lake County)
How much are property taxes in Silver Creek Township (Lake County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Silver Creek Township (Lake County), MN is $2,443 (±$291) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Silver Creek Township (Lake County)?
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 Silver Creek Township (Lake County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Silver Creek Township (Lake County) gone up?
In Silver Creek Township (Lake County), the median real estate tax went from $1,528 in 2015–2019 to $2,443 in 2020–2024 (+59.9%).
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 Silver Creek Township (Lake County) higher than in Lake County?
In Silver Creek Township (Lake County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Lake County ($1,765).
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 — Silver Creek township, Lake County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Creek township, Lake County, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Creek township, Lake County, Minnesota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Creek township, Lake County, Minnesota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Creek township, Lake 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 Silver Creek township, Lake County, Minnesota (county subdivision:60304, in state:27 county:075).
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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