Jefferson County, Washington Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Washington. Population: 12,875.
The median annual property tax in Jefferson County is $3,596, which is 19% higher than the Washington state average and 87% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.73% on a median home value of $495,100. Property taxes represent 5.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,596
+19% vs State
+87% vs US
Median Home Value
$495,100
+24% vs State
+134% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.73%
-4% vs State
-23% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,380
$282/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,784
$315/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,596 +5.2% | 0.73% |
| 2022 | $3,419 +12.5% | 0.76% |
| 2021 | $3,038 +6.6% | 0.78% |
| 2020 | $2,849 +3.8% | 0.79% |
| 2019 | $2,745 | 0.81% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$71,143
per year
Monthly Tax
$300
per month
Other Counties in Washington
Cowlitz County
Tax: $2,988/yr Rate: 0.81%
Lewis County
Tax: $2,433/yr Rate: 0.71%
Garfield County
Tax: $1,306/yr Rate: 0.61%
Kitsap County
Tax: $4,030/yr Rate: 0.80%
Walla Walla County
Tax: $3,386/yr Rate: 0.90%
Whitman County
Tax: $2,566/yr Rate: 0.79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Jefferson County, Washington? ▼
The median annual property tax in Jefferson County is $3,596 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.73% on a median home value of $495,100.
How does Jefferson County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Jefferson County are 87% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.73% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Jefferson County? ▼
In Jefferson County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,380 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,784. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Jefferson County? ▼
Property taxes in Jefferson County represent approximately 5.1% of the median household income of $71,143. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.