How much are property taxes in Summit Township (Steele County), MN?
Homeowners in Summit Township (Steele County), MN pay a median of $2,628 (±$309) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,483.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,929.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $321,700.
In Summit Township (Steele County), the median real estate tax went from $1,759 in 2015–2019 to $2,628 in 2020–2024 (+49.4%).
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
- $2,628 (±$309)
- With a mortgage
- $2,483
- Without a mortgage
- $2,929
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Summit Township (Steele County) against Steele County, its state and the nation
| Summit Township (Steele County) | Steele County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,628 (±$309) | $2,964 (±$103) | $3,357 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,483 (±$377) | $3,055 (±$198) | $3,470 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,929 (±$535) | $2,840 (±$174) | $3,144 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $321,700 (±$32,014) | $245,400 (±$8,328) | $329,300 (±$903) | $332,700 |
In Summit Township (Steele County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Steele County ($2,964).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($3,357).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Steele County, Summit Township (Steele County) ranks 11 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 727 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 Summit Township (Steele County)
The median tax ($2,628) is 0.8% of the median home value ($321,700).
Across Steele County the same ratio is 1.2%.
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 Summit Township (Steele County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,759 (±$350) | $2,628 (±$309) | +49.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $189,500 (±$25,494) | $321,700 (±$32,014) | +69.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,620 (±$115) | $1,833 (±$225) | +13.1% | 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 Summit Township (Steele County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Township (Steele County) | — | $2,628 (±$309) | — |
| Ellendale | 3.9 mi | $2,194 (±$350) | Not measurably different |
| Geneva | 5.5 mi | $2,109 (±$286) | Lower |
| Geneva Township | 5.6 mi | $1,964 (±$450) | Lower |
| Blooming Prairie Township | 5.8 mi | $2,765 (±$318) | Not measurably different |
| Somerset Township | 5.8 mi | $2,701 (±$224) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Township | 6.0 mi | $2,189 (±$313) | Not measurably different |
| Bath Township | 7.7 mi | $1,868 (±$288) | Lower |
| Newry Township | 8.0 mi | $2,474 (±$585) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Geneva, MN ($2,109), Geneva Township, MN ($1,964), Bath Township, MN ($1,868).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Steele County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Medford | $3,103 (±$318) |
| 6 | Deerfield Township (Steele County) | $2,905 (±$451) |
| 7 | Aurora Township | $2,864 (±$305) |
| 8 | Blooming Prairie Township | $2,765 (±$318) |
| 9 | Owatonna Township | $2,708 (±$209) |
| 10 | Somerset Township | $2,701 (±$224) |
| 11 | Summit Township (Steele County) | $2,628 (±$309) |
| 12 | Meriden Township | $2,506 (±$187) |
| 13 | Lemond Township | $2,219 (±$284) |
| 14 | Ellendale | $2,194 (±$350) |
| 15 | Berlin Township | $2,189 (±$313) |
| 16 | Blooming Prairie | $2,182 (±$188) |
| 17 | Medford Township | $687 (±$128) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Steele 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 Summit Township (Steele County)
How much are property taxes in Summit Township (Steele County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Summit Township (Steele County), MN is $2,628 (±$309) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Summit Township (Steele County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.8% of the median home value in Summit Township (Steele County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Summit Township (Steele County) gone up?
In Summit Township (Steele County), the median real estate tax went from $1,759 in 2015–2019 to $2,628 in 2020–2024 (+49.4%).
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 Summit Township (Steele County) higher than in Steele County?
In Summit Township (Steele County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Steele County ($2,964).
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 — Summit township, Steele County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit township, Steele County, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit township, Steele County, Minnesota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit township, Steele County, Minnesota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit township, Steele 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 Summit township, Steele County, Minnesota (county subdivision:63364, in state:27 county:147).
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 .