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Cass County, North Dakota: property tax rate, home values and income

Effective property tax rate

1.21%

3rd highest of 53 counties in North Dakota

Median home value

$284,700

4th highest in North Dakota

Median household income

$75,023

24th highest in North Dakota

Population

189,286

Census ACS 2023

Sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · Updated 11/03/2026

In Cass County, North Dakota the effective property tax rate is 1.21%. The median homeowner pays $3,449 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $284,700. That rate is the 3rd highest of the 53 North Dakota counties with published data, and the 782nd highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.

Property tax in Cass County

The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The North Dakota statewide average is 0.99%, so Cass County is above it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.

Home valueEstimated tax per yearPer month
$200,000$2,420$202
$284,700 (county median)$3,450$287
$300,000$3,630$303
$400,000$4,840$403
$500,000$6,050$504

Home values and incomes

The median home value is $284,700 (4th highest in North Dakota, 553rd highest nationally) and the median household income is $75,023. Homes cost about 3.8 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $930 a month. 52% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,345 a year for insurance. For comparison, the North Dakota statewide median home value is $290,657.

Counties near Cass County in the North Dakota property tax ranking

CountyEffective rateMedian home value
Foster County1.29%$162,800
Cavalier County1.25%$122,300
Cass County1.21%$284,700
Sargent County1.14%$149,600
Grand Forks County1.13%$244,200
Hettinger County1.13%$110,900
Richland County1.13%$177,600

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Cass County, North Dakota?

The effective property tax rate is 1.21% of home value per year, the 3rd highest of 53 counties in North Dakota (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Cass County?

At the county's effective rate of 1.21%, about $3,630 a year (roughly $303 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.

What is the median home value in Cass County?

The median home value is $284,700 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).

What is the median household income in Cass County?

The median household income is $75,023 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).