Michigan City, North Dakota property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.89%

Homeowners in Michigan City, North Dakota paid a median $1,068 a year in property tax on a median home worth $120,000, an effective rate of about 0.89% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#46 lowest of 152North Dakota places we cover

0.75%Nelson County overall
Median tax paid
$1,068
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$120,000
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.89%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
1.4%
of $75,000 median household income
Owner costs
$1,115/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Michigan City vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Michigan City0.89%
Nelson County0.75%
North Dakota0.99%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Michigan City$1,068
Nelson County$1,044
North Dakota$2,468
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Michigan City

At the local 0.89% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,335$111
$250,000$2,225$185
$350,000$3,115$260
$500,000$4,450$371

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Michigan City, North Dakota?

Homeowners in Michigan City, North Dakota paid a median $1,068 a year in property tax on a median home worth $120,000, an effective rate of about 0.89% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Michigan City?

About $2,225 a year at the 0.89% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Michigan City higher than the rest of North Dakota?

Michigan City ranks #46 lowest of 152 North Dakota places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.99%. Nelson County overall is 0.75%.