Washington County

MN · Pop. 169,659 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Washington County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 169,659.

$/Acre: $8,446

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 141 days

Broadband: 59%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 157.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax8.4%

Cost of Living Index94.3

Median Household Income$83,093

Poverty Rate12.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,446

Median Home Price$432K

Acres for Sale2396

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season141 days

Annual Rainfall27.2 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low-2°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,551 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)130 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K323

Property Crime /100K222

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak