North Dakota Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 53 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$1,506
Average Rate
0.86%
Average Home Value
$175,787
County tax atlas
North Dakota property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
53/53
Avg rate
0.86%
Avg bill
$1,506
Avg home
$175,787
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$1,506
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.86%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$175,787
National avg $281,900
Counties
53
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in North Dakota
North Dakota taxes below the national average
North Dakota's effective property tax rate of 0.885% ranks among the lowest in the nation, sitting well below the national median of 1.03%. This means homeowners here pay roughly 14% less in property taxes relative to home values than the typical American household.
Significant variation across North Dakota counties
Property tax rates swing dramatically across the state's 53 counties, ranging from Billings County's low of 0.369% to Foster County's high of 1.285%—a spread of nearly 250%. Meanwhile, median tax bills vary from just $410 in Sioux County to $3,449 in Cass County, reflecting both rate differences and home value disparities.
Typical North Dakota homeowner pays $1,460 annually
The median property tax bill statewide is $1,460 on a median home value of $168,606, making North Dakota substantially more affordable than the national median home price of $281,900. This combination of lower home values and below-average tax rates translates to roughly $1,230 less annual tax burden than the typical U.S. homeowner.
Largest cities carry the highest tax bills
Cass County (home to Bismarck and Fargo) tops the state at $3,449 median annual taxes, followed by Ward County at $2,785, while rural western counties like Sioux and Slope charge under $500 annually. This urban-rural split reflects both higher property values in metro areas and slightly elevated tax rates needed to fund city services.
North Dakota: a low-tax property owner's haven
North Dakota ranks as a genuinely affordable state for property owners, combining below-average tax rates with well-below-average home prices. Rural residents benefit most, particularly those in counties like Sioux and Slope, while even urban dwellers in Fargo and Bismarck pay significantly less in property taxes than counterparts in comparable U.S. cities.
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.