Pacific County, Washington Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Washington. Population: 8,736.
The median annual property tax in Pacific County is $2,250, which is 26% lower than the Washington state average and 17% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.82% on a median home value of $274,000. Property taxes represent 3.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,250
-26% vs State
+17% vs US
Median Home Value
$274,000
-31% vs State
+30% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.82%
+8% vs State
-14% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,497
$208/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,917
$160/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 | $2,250 +3.0% | 0.82% |
| 2022 | $2,185 +9.7% | 0.87% |
| 2021 | $1,992 +3.6% | 0.93% |
| 2020 | $1,923 +5.8% | 1.04% |
| 2019 | $1,817 | 1.03% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$62,350
per year
Monthly Tax
$188
per month
Other Counties in Washington
Clark County
Tax: $4,080/yr Rate: 0.84%
Kitsap County
Tax: $4,030/yr Rate: 0.80%
Mason County
Tax: $2,833/yr Rate: 0.75%
Benton County
Tax: $2,910/yr Rate: 0.79%
Jefferson County
Tax: $3,596/yr Rate: 0.73%
San Juan County
Tax: $4,131/yr Rate: 0.57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Pacific County, Washington? ▼
The median annual property tax in Pacific County is $2,250 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.82% on a median home value of $274,000.
How does Pacific County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Pacific County are 17% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.82% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Pacific County? ▼
In Pacific County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,497 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,917. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Pacific County? ▼
Property taxes in Pacific County represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $62,350. 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.