How much are property taxes in Wadena, MN?
Homeowners in Wadena, MN pay a median of $1,493 (±$218) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,438.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,806.
That is about 0.9% of the median home value of $160,800.
In Wadena, the median real estate tax went from $1,265 in 2015–2019 to $1,493 in 2020–2024 (+18.0%).
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
- $1,493 (±$218)
- With a mortgage
- $1,438
- Without a mortgage
- $1,806
- Share of median value
- 0.9%
Real estate taxes in Wadena against Wadena County, its state and the nation
| Wadena | Wadena County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,493 (±$218) | $1,806 (±$84) | $3,357 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,438 (±$183) | $1,722 (±$115) | $3,470 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,806 (±$375) | $1,954 (±$115) | $3,144 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $160,800 (±$7,414) | $173,000 (±$5,359) | $329,300 (±$903) | $332,700 |
In Wadena, the median real estate tax is lower than in Wadena County ($1,806).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($3,357).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Wadena County, Wadena ranks 17 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1875 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 Wadena
The median tax ($1,493) is 0.9% of the median home value ($160,800).
Across Wadena 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 Wadena have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,265 (±$143) | $1,493 (±$218) | +18.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $100,800 (±$22,169) | $160,800 (±$7,414) | +59.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $902 (±$221) | $1,060 (±$91) | +17.5% | 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 Wadena
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadena | — | $1,493 (±$218) | — |
| Wadena Township | 3.3 mi | $1,792 (±$303) | Not measurably different |
| Leaf River Township | 4.0 mi | $2,556 (±$515) | Higher |
| Compton Township | 5.1 mi | $1,875 (±$181) | Higher |
| Bluffton | 5.3 mi | $1,650 (±$330) | Not measurably different |
| Bluffton Township | 5.4 mi | $1,641 (±$240) | Not measurably different |
| Verndale | 6.5 mi | $1,298 (±$328) | Not measurably different |
| Stowe Prairie Township | 7.5 mi | $1,750 (±$252) | Not measurably different |
| Aldrich Township | 8.0 mi | $1,801 (±$140) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Leaf River Township, MN ($2,556), Compton Township, MN ($1,875), Aldrich Township, MN ($1,801).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Wadena County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Aldrich Township | $1,801 (±$140) |
| 12 | Wadena Township | $1,792 (±$303) |
| 13 | North Germany Township | $1,677 (±$300) |
| 14 | Nimrod | $1,660 (±$282) |
| 15 | Huntersville Township | $1,600 (±$631) |
| 16 | Sebeka | $1,540 (±$248) |
| 17 (tie) | Wadena | $1,493 (±$218) |
| 17 (tie) | Bullard Township | $1,493 (±$568) |
| 19 | Verndale | $1,298 (±$328) |
| 20 | Meadow Township | $1,281 (±$752) |
| 21 | Aldrich | $1,208 (±$204) |
Showing 11 of 21 places in Wadena 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 Wadena
How much are property taxes in Wadena?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Wadena, MN is $1,493 (±$218) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Wadena?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.9% of the median home value in Wadena, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Wadena gone up?
In Wadena, the median real estate tax went from $1,265 in 2015–2019 to $1,493 in 2020–2024 (+18.0%).
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 Wadena higher than in Wadena County?
In Wadena, the median real estate tax is lower than in Wadena County ($1,806).
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 — Wadena city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wadena city, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wadena city, Minnesota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wadena city, Minnesota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wadena 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 Wadena city, Minnesota (place:67504, 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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