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Washington property tax: Census indicators

The 2020-2024 American Community Survey reports median yearly real estate taxes of $4,556 and median home value of $564,600 for owner-occupied homes in Washington. Their ratio is 0.81 %, 14 % below the national ratio.

Census ratio0.81 %U.S. 0.94 %
Median yearly tax$4,556U.S. $3,119
Median home value$564,600U.S. $332,700
Rank (1 = highest)25 of 51by ratio of medians

Historical Census medians in Washington

Owner-occupied housing measure2020-2024 ACS
Median yearly real estate taxes paid$4,556
Median home value$564,600
Ratio of the two medians0.81 %

This table describes survey respondents, not tax on a purchase price. Use an assessor-confirmed yearly bill or estimate in the rental property calculator or cap rate calculator.

Washington Census property tax indicators by county

39 counties, highest ratio first. Highest: Pierce County (0.91 %). Lowest: San Juan County (0.53 %).

CountyCensus ratioMedian taxMedian home value
Pierce County0.91 %$4,770$526,600
Thurston County0.88 %$4,209$480,300
Columbia County0.85 %$2,303$271,200
Walla Walla County0.85 %$3,492$408,900
Spokane County0.84 %$3,434$410,700
King County0.83 %$7,114$859,900
Clark County0.82 %$4,290$522,900
Cowlitz County0.82 %$3,245$397,500
Grays Harbor County0.80 %$2,512$314,000
Adams County0.79 %$2,147$273,300
Skagit County0.79 %$4,308$545,100
Yakima County0.79 %$2,463$310,100
Benton County0.78 %$3,163$407,800
Grant County0.78 %$2,339$299,500
Douglas County0.77 %$3,319$432,500
Kitsap County0.77 %$4,279$555,100
Snohomish County0.77 %$5,364$696,000
Okanogan County0.76 %$2,281$299,800
Whitman County0.75 %$2,691$359,600
Franklin County0.73 %$2,750$379,300
Mason County0.73 %$3,006$411,800
Asotin County0.72 %$2,340$325,600
Clallam County0.72 %$3,050$421,800
Pacific County0.72 %$2,395$334,800
Chelan County0.71 %$3,503$490,100
Jefferson County0.71 %$3,818$535,000
Kittitas County0.71 %$3,552$497,400
Whatcom County0.70 %$4,087$585,800
Island County0.67 %$3,999$593,300
Lewis County0.67 %$2,581$385,800
Skamania County0.67 %$3,532$529,500
Garfield County0.66 %$1,574$239,200
Ferry County0.64 %$1,801$283,400
Klickitat County0.62 %$2,639$425,300
Lincoln County0.60 %$1,744$292,800
Wahkiakum County0.60 %$2,392$396,800
Stevens County0.59 %$2,065$350,600
Pend Oreille County0.58 %$2,142$367,900
San Juan County0.53 %$4,253$799,200

Questions

What does the Washington Census property tax indicator mean?

It is 0.81 %: median yearly real estate taxes ($4,556) divided by median home value ($564,600) for owner-occupied homes in the 2020-2024 ACS. It is 14 % below the national ratio and ranks 25th among the 50 states and DC. It is not a current tax rate.

Which county in Washington has the highest Census ratio?

Pierce County, at 0.91 % (median bill $4,770). The lowest is San Juan County, at 0.53 %. These are ratios of survey medians, not applicable county tax rates.

Can this predict tax on a $300,000 rental in Washington?

No. A ratio of two survey medians is not a parcel tax rate or the median of individual rates. Ask the property assessor or tax collector for an assessment using the property address, purchase circumstances, exemptions and local levies.

About the data

Census indicator = median real estate taxes paid / median home value for owner-occupied homes. The ratio of two medians is not the median of individual property tax rates. The 2020-2024 survey is historical, excludes rental housing from these measures and carries sampling uncertainty, especially in small counties. It does not provide current levies, reassessment values or a bill for a specific parcel.

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Last updated November 7, 2026.