Average mortgage payment in Cass County, ND (2026)

The average mortgage payment in Cass County on a median-priced home (~$270,000) is roughly $2,195/month — assuming 10% down at a 6.85% 30-year fixed rate and North Dakota's 0.98% effective property tax rate (full PITI).

To carry that payment under the standard 28% front-end DTI rule, you'd need an annual household income near $94,062. County population is roughly 184,525.

Median home price (Cass Co.)
$270,000
Property tax (ND)
0.98%
Monthly PITI
$2,195
Income needed (28% rule)
$94,062

Adjust the scenario

Monthly PITI
$2,195
Income needed (28%)
$94,062
Loan amount
$243,000

How Cass County compares to North Dakota

The typical home in Cass County is 8% above the statewide median of $250,000 in North Dakota. Property tax is set at the state's effective rate of 0.98% — local millage and special assessments vary by county, but this is the right starting point.

The payment above bakes in principal, interest, property tax, and homeowners insurance — it does not include HOA dues or mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI kicks in automatically when down payment is below 20% on a conventional loan. For a full breakdown, run your own numbers in the main calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average mortgage payment in Cass County?+

On a median Cass County home (~$270,000) at a 6.85% 30-year fixed rate with 10% down, all-in PITI runs about $2,195/month, including ~$221 in property tax.

What income do I need to buy a home in Cass County?+

Using the 28% front-end DTI rule, you'd need roughly $94,062 in annual gross household income to comfortably carry the median Cass County home.

How does Cass County compare to the rest of North Dakota?+

Cass County's median home ($270,000) is 8% above the North Dakota median of $250,000.

Does this include HOA fees or PMI?+

No. HOA dues vary too widely to assume a default — add them directly to the payment. PMI applies when you put less than 20% down on a conventional loan; the main calculator factors it in automatically.

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