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The median home price in North Dakota is $250,000. With a 20% down payment at the state's average 30-year fixed rate of 7.18%, your estimated all-in monthly payment (principal, interest, taxes, and insurance) is approximately $1,674. North Dakota's property tax rate of 1.05% annually is below the U.S. national average of 1.07%.

A buyer earning North Dakota's median household income of $72,000 would dedicate roughly 28% of gross monthly income to housing — considered affordable by the standard 28% guideline.

Median Home Price

$250,000

Avg 30-yr Rate

7.18%

Property Tax Rate

1.05%/yr

Est. Monthly PITI

$1,674

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Total Monthly Payment

$1,673.62

Principal & Interest$1,354.87
Property Tax$218.75
Home Insurance$100.00
Total$1,673.62

Loan Amount

$200,000

Total Paid

$487,753

Total Interest

$287,753

How to Get a Mortgage in North Dakota

  1. 1 Check your credit score. In North Dakota, most conventional lenders require 620+; FHA allows 580+ with 3.5% down.
  2. 2 Save for your down payment. On a $250,000 North Dakota home, 20% down is $50,000 — avoiding PMI and reducing your monthly payment.
  3. 3 Get pre-approved from 2–3 lenders. Rates in North Dakota average 7.18%, but shopping lenders often saves 0.25–0.5%.
  4. 4 Account for closing costs — typically 2–5% of the loan amount, or $6,000–$10,000 on a median North Dakota purchase.
  5. 5 Budget for ongoing costs: North Dakota property taxes average 1.05%/yr ($2,625/yr on the median home), plus homeowner's insurance averaging $1.200/yr.

Monthly Cost Breakdown — Median North Dakota Home

Principal & Interest (7.18%, 30yr, 20% down) $1,355
Property Tax (1.05%/yr) $219
Homeowner's Insurance $100
Total PITI $1,674

Excludes HOA fees, PMI (not required with 20% down), and utilities.

North Dakota Mortgage FAQs

What is the average home price in North Dakota?

The median home price in North Dakota is $250,000 (2024 estimate). With a typical 20% down payment of $50,000, a buyer would finance $200,000 at a 30-year fixed rate.

What are property taxes like in North Dakota?

North Dakota has an average effective property tax rate of 1.05% of assessed home value. On a $250,000 home, that's approximately $2,625 per year ($219/month) — below the national average of 1.07%.

How much income do I need to buy a home in North Dakota?

To keep housing costs at or below the recommended 28% of gross monthly income on a median-priced North Dakota home, you'd need to earn roughly $71,727 per year. The state's median household income is $72,000, meaning the typical household allocates about 28% of gross income to housing — considered affordable.

What is the average mortgage rate in North Dakota?

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in North Dakota is approximately 7.18% (2024 average). Rates vary by lender, credit score, loan-to-value ratio, and loan type. Borrowers with credit scores above 740 typically qualify for the best available rates.

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