Forest Lake property tax, in one number.
The typical Forest Lake homeowner pays $3,751 a year on a $393,500 home. That's below the Washington County rate (0.99%) and close to the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxForest Lake at a glance
Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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Enter a home value to see a typical yearly bill at Forest Lake's average effective rate, or pick another area.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $3,861, versus $3,572 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 4.0% of the median household income of $92,944.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Washington County
Forest Lake compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake | $3,751 | $393,500 | 0.95% |
| Washington County | $4,164 | $422,000 | 0.99% |
| Minnesota | $3,357 | $329,300 | 1.02% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Washington County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Washington County0.99% · $4,164
- Cottage Grove1.05% · $3,994
- Woodbury1.04% · $4,688
- Mahtomedi1.02% · $4,875
- Hugo1.00% · $4,079
- Oakdale0.99% · $3,145
- Stillwater0.97% · $4,026
- Lake Elmo0.81% · $4,841
- Pierce County1.36% · $4,551
- Ramsey County1.21% · $3,966
- St. Croix County1.17% · $4,420
- Polk County1.13% · $3,075
- Chisago County1.07% · $3,780
- Dakota County0.98% · $3,749
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Forest Lake?
The effective rate is about 0.95%. The median homeowner pays $3,751 a year on a home worth a median $393,500 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Forest Lake?
About $3,800 a year, or roughly $317 a month, at Forest Lake's average effective rate of 0.95%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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