Bismarck property tax, in one number.
The typical Bismarck homeowner pays $3,023 a year on a $300,300 home. That's above the Burleigh County rate (0.88%) and above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Bills are rising faster than values.The median tax paid went from $2,204 in 2015 to $3,175 in 2024 (+44%), and home values changed +40%.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $3,235, versus $2,795 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 3.9% of the median household income of $78,387.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Effective rate compared
Bismarck compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $3,023 | $300,300 | 1.01% |
| Burleigh County | $2,863 | $324,000 | 0.88% |
| North Dakota | $2,468 | $249,900 | 0.99% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Nearby
- Burleigh County0.88% · $2,863
- Morton County1.02% · $2,686
- Emmons County0.91% · $1,063
- McLean County0.76% · $1,724
- Sheridan County0.70% · $774
- Oliver County0.62% · $1,343
- Kidder County0.58% · $903
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Bismarck?
The effective rate is about 1.01%. The median homeowner pays $3,023 a year on a home worth a median $300,300 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Bismarck?
About $3,030 a year, or roughly $252 a month, at Bismarck's average effective rate of 1.01%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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