Foster County Property Tax Rate

North Dakota

1.19%effective rate

Foster County, North Dakota has an effective property tax rate of 1.19%, which is 29% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $167,500, homeowners pay approximately $1,991 per year in property taxes. Foster County ranks #3 out of 53 counties in North Dakota for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,991

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$167,500

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.27%

Median income: $87,831

State Rank📍

#3

of 53 counties in ND

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,011

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,977

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Foster County pay on average $34 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Foster County Compares

Foster County
1.19%
North Dakota Average
0.99%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in North Dakota

Cavalier
1.34%
Cass
1.20%
Foster
1.19%
Grand Forks
1.15%
Richland
1.13%
Hettinger
1.12%
Sargent
1.12%
Mercer
1.10%

North Dakota Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Foster County homeowners

Homestead Credit

Varies based on income; up to 100% of taxes

Homeowners age 65+ or disabled with income under $42,000

Disabled Veteran

Credit based on disability percentage; up to full exemption for 100% disabled

Veterans with service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Foster County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,570

$298/month · Rate: 1.19%

Quick Facts

Population3,358
Owner-Occupied68.7%
National Rank#744 of 3,135
Median Income$87,831

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.