Burleigh County Property Taxes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
89.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$230/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.88%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$314,700
State avg ▲ $168,606
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,908
$242/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,589
$216/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#21
of 53 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Burleigh County, North Dakota
Burleigh County near national tax average
At 0.878%, Burleigh County's effective tax rate nearly matches the U.S. median of 0.89%, making it a nationally typical jurisdiction for property taxation. The median property tax of $2,764 exceeds the national median of $2,690 by just 3%, despite homes valued at $314,700—12% above the national median.
Highest tax bill in North Dakota
Burleigh County's median property tax of $2,764 ranks highest among all North Dakota counties in the eight-county dataset, nearly doubling the state median of $1,460. This reflects both the county's 0.878% effective rate (slightly below state average) and its $314,700 median home value—among the state's highest.
Significantly higher taxes than region
Burleigh County's $2,764 median tax dwarfs surrounding rural counties: Bottineau ($1,335), Bowman ($1,330), and Burke ($968) all charge less than half. Only Billings County ($1,189) and Benson County ($724) offer comparisons, but both serve much lower-value housing markets.
High-value homes drive high tax bills
Burleigh County's median home value of $314,700 combined with a 0.878% effective rate generates an estimated annual property tax of $2,764. This highest tax bill in the dataset reflects the county's status as North Dakota's capital county with stronger property values and greater demand.
Challenge your assessment if inflated
With property taxes topping $2,764 annually, even a small percentage overassessment costs hundreds of dollars yearly in Burleigh County. Compare your assessment against documented recent sales of comparable properties to uncover potential appeal opportunities and reclaim overpaid taxes.
How Burleigh County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Burleigh County
0.88%
Effective rate
North Dakota Avg
0.87%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.