TaxWrenNorth Dakota property tax by home value
At the statewide effective rate of 0.96%, compared with the same home at the US rate.
| Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,917 | $160 | $1,781 |
| $300,000 | $2,875 | $240 | $2,672 |
| $400,000 | $3,833 | $319 | $3,562 |
| $500,000 | $4,792 | $399 | $4,453 |
| $750,000 | $7,187 | $599 | $6,679 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,583 | $799 | $8,905 |
North Dakota vs. neighboring states
| State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1.02% | $3,501 | $344,600 |
| South Dakota | 1.02% | $2,940 | $289,600 |
| North Dakota | 0.96% | $2,550 | $266,100 |
| Montana | 0.69% | $2,939 | $425,400 |
What North Dakota homeowners pay
- Median yearly property tax: $2,550 (32nd highest of 51); $2,946 for homes with a mortgage and $2,108 for homes without one.
- Median value of an owner-occupied home: $266,100, so a typical home pays about $213 a month.
- 213,886 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate.
- Other taxes: see the North Dakota income tax calculator; sales tax averages 7.09% with local taxes (North Dakota sales tax calculator).
These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the North Dakota revenue department for the rules that apply to you.
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our methodology.
North Dakota property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in North Dakota?
The effective rate is 0.96% of home value: the median tax paid ($2,550) divided by the median home value ($266,100), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in North Dakota?
About $2,875 a year ($240 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for.
Does North Dakota have high property taxes?
North Dakota has the 20th highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 20 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 32nd highest median bill.
Can I deduct North Dakota property tax?
On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax.