North Dakota variant. This is a North Dakota-specific version of the Property Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Property Tax Calculator.
North Dakota's effective property tax rate of 0.98% means the owner of a median $250,000 home pays roughly $2,450 per year - a figure that varies widely by state.
How North Dakota property tax is calculated
Property tax = assessed value × local millage rate. The 0.98% effective rate shown here is the statewide average of tax paid relative to market value, which smooths over county-by-county differences.
On the $250,000 North Dakota median home, that works out to about $2,450/year or $204/month - often escrowed into your mortgage payment.
About taxes and housing in North Dakota
North Dakota has one of the lowest top income tax rates in the country, with a top marginal rate around 2.5%.
North Dakota's effective property tax rate is near 0.98%, with median home values around $250,000.
North Dakota's economy is strongly tied to oil and gas production in the Bakken formation along with large-scale agriculture.
Worked example: tax on a $250,000 home
$250,000 × 0.98% = $2,450 per year. A $500,000 home in North Dakota would owe about $4,900 annually at the same effective rate.
Quick reference
- State income tax: 1.95-2.5% across 3 brackets (lowest top rate)
- State sales tax: 5% (plus 1.97% avg local)
- Median home value: $250,000
- Median household income: $73,959
- Effective property tax rate: 0.98%
- Avg auto insurance: $1,240/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in North Dakota?
North Dakota's effective property tax rate averages 0.98% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a $250,000 home in North Dakota?
About $2,450 per year at the 0.98% effective rate.