Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
North Dakota Property Taxes
The average North Dakota homeowner pays $2,468 a year at an effective rate of 0.99%, 24% above the U.S. average. Compare 53 counties below.
- $2,468
- Avg median tax
- 0.99%
- Effective rate
- #21 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 53
- Counties
The verdict
The average North Dakota homeowner pays $2,468 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.99%, the #21 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $2,468
- Average median tax, 2024
- 0.99%
- Statewide effective rate
- #21 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 53
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($249,900). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in North Dakota is $2,468/year, which is 24% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.99% on a median home value of $249,900. Taxes range from $387 in Slope County to $3,564 in Cass County.
What This Data Tells Us About North Dakota
The statewide average property tax in North Dakota is $2,468 per year, 24% above the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 0.99% on a median home value of $249,900 reflects how North Dakota's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 53 counties below show how that varies locally.
Within North Dakota, median annual tax ranges from $387 in Slope County (effective rate 0.23%) to $3,564 in Cass County (effective rate 1.20%). Median home values in North Dakota ($249,900) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau, individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How North Dakota compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
North Dakota has a higher effective property tax rate than 60% of U.S. states, ranking #21 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.99% compared to the national average of 0.92%. North Dakota has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this state's average effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of North Dakota or any other state.
All Counties in North Dakota (53)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | $3,564 | 1.20% | $298,000 |
| Grand Forks County | $2,900 | 1.15% | $252,700 |
| Burleigh County | $2,863 | 0.88% | $324,000 |
| Ward County | $2,859 | 1.07% | $267,100 |
| Morton County | $2,686 | 1.02% | $263,900 |
| Stark County | $2,411 | 0.89% | $271,700 |
| Stutsman County | $2,289 | 1.10% | $208,400 |
| Mercer County | $2,184 | 1.10% | $198,500 |
| Traill County | $2,075 | 1.03% | $200,700 |
| Richland County | $2,066 | 1.13% | $183,600 |
| Foster County | $1,991 | 1.19% | $167,500 |
| Ramsey County | $1,976 | 0.99% | $199,300 |
| Ransom County | $1,959 | 1.02% | $193,000 |
| Williams County | $1,939 | 0.68% | $284,800 |
| Sargent County | $1,828 | 1.12% | $163,200 |
| Barnes County | $1,796 | 1.03% | $173,700 |
| McLean County | $1,724 | 0.76% | $227,100 |
| Cavalier County | $1,686 | 1.34% | $125,800 |
| Dunn County | $1,665 | 0.61% | $275,000 |
| Pierce County | $1,604 | 1.09% | $147,300 |
| McKenzie County | $1,491 | 0.43% | $349,600 |
| Dickey County | $1,488 | 0.92% | $162,400 |
| Walsh County | $1,421 | 1.07% | $132,700 |
| Bottineau County | $1,393 | 0.72% | $193,200 |
| Oliver County | $1,343 | 0.62% | $215,700 |
| Steele County | $1,322 | 1.01% | $130,700 |
| Hettinger County | $1,308 | 1.12% | $117,300 |
| Eddy County | $1,237 | 1.00% | $124,000 |
| Billings County | $1,211 | 0.37% | $331,000 |
| Mountrail County | $1,209 | 0.52% | $232,700 |
| Pembina County | $1,205 | 1.01% | $119,200 |
| Bowman County | $1,199 | 0.73% | $164,900 |
| LaMoure County | $1,187 | 1.01% | $117,200 |
| Towner County | $1,182 | 0.88% | $134,800 |
| Adams County | $1,130 | 1.00% | $113,200 |
| Renville County | $1,128 | 0.68% | $166,000 |
| Wells County | $1,119 | 0.98% | $114,500 |
| Golden Valley County | $1,104 | 0.89% | $123,900 |
| Griggs County | $1,084 | 0.91% | $119,300 |
| Emmons County | $1,063 | 0.91% | $117,200 |
| Nelson County | $1,044 | 0.75% | $139,700 |
| Logan County | $1,018 | 1.00% | $102,000 |
| Divide County | $1,006 | 0.60% | $167,600 |
| McHenry County | $994 | 0.66% | $151,000 |
| Rolette County | $977 | 0.94% | $103,800 |
| McIntosh County | $913 | 1.08% | $84,200 |
| Kidder County | $903 | 0.58% | $156,600 |
| Burke County | $846 | 0.54% | $158,100 |
| Grant County | $845 | 0.91% | $93,200 |
| Benson County | $817 | 0.91% | $90,000 |
| Sheridan County | $774 | 0.70% | $110,300 |
| Sioux County | $420 | 0.49% | $85,400 |
| Slope County | $387 | 0.23% | $170,000 |
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