How much are property taxes in Grand Forks, ND?
Homeowners in Grand Forks, ND pay a median of $3,167 (±$130) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,221.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,089.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $249,900.
In Grand Forks, the median real estate tax went from $2,717 in 2015–2019 to $3,167 in 2020–2024 (+16.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,167 (±$130)
- With a mortgage
- $3,221
- Without a mortgage
- $3,089
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in Grand Forks against Grand Forks County, its state and the nation
| Grand Forks | Grand Forks County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,167 (±$130) | $2,900 (±$91) | $2,468 (±$38) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,221 (±$186) | $3,005 (±$153) | $2,761 (±$51) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,089 (±$190) | $2,706 (±$163) | $2,069 (±$57) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $249,900 (±$8,939) | $252,700 (±$8,223) | $249,900 (±$2,909) | $332,700 |
In Grand Forks, the median real estate tax is higher than in Grand Forks County ($2,900).
It is also higher than in North Dakota ($2,468).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Grand Forks County, Grand Forks ranks 5 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 51 of 779.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Grand Forks
The median tax ($3,167) is 1.3% of the median home value ($249,900).
Across Grand Forks County the same ratio is 1.1%.
Across North Dakota it is 1.0%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Grand Forks have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,717 (±$73) | $3,167 (±$130) | +16.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $210,300 (±$5,647) | $249,900 (±$8,939) | +18.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,476 (±$42) | $1,705 (±$56) | +15.5% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Grand Forks
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | — | $3,167 (±$130) | — |
| Grand Forks Township | 3.5 mi | $3,430 (±$2,242) | Not measurably different |
| East Grand Forks | 3.5 mi | $3,156 (±$206) | Not measurably different |
| Rhinehart Township | 4.3 mi | $2,222 (±$656) | Lower |
| Falconer Township | 4.5 mi | $2,063 (±$484) | Lower |
| Brenna Township | 4.7 mi | $2,490 (±$276) | Lower |
| Grand Forks Township | 5.2 mi | $1,890 (±$198) | Lower |
| Rye Township | 6.1 mi | $2,747 (±$332) | Lower |
| Huntsville Township | 7.5 mi | $2,807 (±$351) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rhinehart Township, MN ($2,222), Falconer Township, ND ($2,063), Brenna Township, ND ($2,490).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Grand Forks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Forks Township | $3,430 (±$2,242) |
| 2 | Larimore Township | $3,364 (±$533) |
| 3 | Walle Township | $3,297 (±$864) |
| 4 | Bentru Township | $3,281 (±$853) |
| 5 | Grand Forks | $3,167 (±$130) |
| 6 | Mekinock Township | $3,057 (±$2,146) |
| 7 | Americus Township | $3,000 (±$897) |
| 8 | Thompson | $2,855 (±$166) |
| 9 | Rye Township | $2,747 (±$332) |
| 10 | Allendale Township | $2,624 (±$352) |
| 11 | Larimore | $2,511 (±$270) |
Showing 11 of 42 places in Grand Forks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Grand Forks
How much are property taxes in Grand Forks?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Grand Forks, ND is $3,167 (±$130) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Grand Forks?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.3% of the median home value in Grand Forks, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Grand Forks gone up?
In Grand Forks, the median real estate tax went from $2,717 in 2015–2019 to $3,167 in 2020–2024 (+16.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Grand Forks higher than in Grand Forks County?
In Grand Forks, the median real estate tax is higher than in Grand Forks County ($2,900).
It is also higher than in North Dakota ($2,468).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Forks city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Forks city, North Dakota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Forks city, North Dakota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Forks city, North Dakota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Forks city, North Dakota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Grand Forks city, North Dakota (place:32060, in state:38).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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