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With about 805,000 residents, North Dakota is the 4th-least populous state (12 people per square mile). It taxes wages, but its top rate of 2.5% is tied for the lowest among the 41 states that do; its effective property-tax rate of 0.92% is close to the middle (tied for 21st-highest of 50). The median home value, $289,692, ranks 35th-highest of 50.
Data: North Dakota (tax.nd.gov, dot.nd.gov); Tax Foundation 2026, Experian/Zillow, Census, FBI, NPS. Jump to sources · Methodology
Taxes and housing
| State income tax | Top listed rate 2.5% |
|---|---|
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 7.09% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 0.92% effective |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | No annual vehicle personal-property tax |
| Social Security tax | Not taxed. The state exempts Social Security benefits from income tax. |
| Estate tax | No state estate tax. |
| Inheritance tax | No state inheritance tax. |
| Minimum wage | Statewide minimum wage $7.25 (matches the federal rate). |
| Median home value | $289,692 |
Car title and license
| Tax on buying/titling a car | 5.00% |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $5.00 |
| Registration (base) | $36.00 |
| Car inspection | Varies by county — confirm locally |
| Nurse license from another state | Usually transfers (compact) |
Parks and people
| State parks | 14 |
|---|---|
| National parks | 1 |
| Population | 805,329 |
| Population density | 12.0 per sq mi |
| Demographics | 82.6% White (non-Hispanic) 4.6% Hispanic 3.4% Black 1.7% Asian |
| Violent crime | 254.3 per 100,000 |
Estimated income tax in North Dakota
Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 2.5%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.
Estimate car title cost in North Dakota
Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 5.00% tax. County extras are not included.
Your move
Your to-do list in North Dakota
- Get an ND driver license within 60 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in North Dakota.
- Title and register the car within 30 days. Inspection: Varies by county — confirm locally.
- Make sure car insurance meets 25/50/25.
- Register to vote. North Dakota elections site.
- Nurse license: North Dakota is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
- Enrolling a kindergartner? Kindergarten age cutoff in North Dakota: August 1. Compare kindergarten cutoffs by state.
How North Dakota compares
Top listed income-tax rate: 2.5% in North Dakota vs 13.3% in California (lower in North Dakota).
Use the picker above for any other state. Published comparison pages that include North Dakota are listed here.
Sources
Compiled 2026. Statewide figures; counties can differ.
- State income tax. Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026.
- Average sales tax (state + local). Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, January 2026.
- Average property tax (real estate). Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County, 2026.
- Personal property tax (vehicles). WalletHub, Property Taxes by State, 2026 (vehicle table).
- Social Security tax. North Dakota does not tax Social Security benefits (ND tax agency).
- Estate tax. North Dakota has no state estate tax (ND tax agency).
- Inheritance tax. North Dakota has no state inheritance tax (ND tax agency).
- Minimum wage. North Dakota $7.25.
- Median home value. Experian / Zillow, Median Home Values by State, March 2026.
- Tax on buying/titling a car. North Dakota 5.00%.
- State parks. North Dakota 14. Official designated state parks.
- National parks. National Park Service, National Park System (units designated National Park on the National Park Service system list; parks that sit in more than one state are counted in each; ND 1).
- Population / density. U.S. Census Bureau, state population estimates · PopClock people per sq. mi..
- Demographics. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (ND).
- Violent crime per 100,000. FBI Uniform Crime Reports, 2024 (state rates table).
- Days to get a license. North Dakota 60 days.
- Days to title a car. North Dakota 30 days.
Data last updated: September 2026. How the data is compiled