Spokane County, Washington Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Washington. Population: 137,926.
The median annual property tax in Spokane County is $3,196, which is 6% higher than the Washington state average and 66% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.86% on a median home value of $370,500. Property taxes represent 4.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,196
+6% vs State
+66% vs US
Median Home Value
$370,500
-7% vs State
+75% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.86%
+13% vs State
-9% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,248
$271/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,092
$258/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 | $3,196 +7.5% | 0.86% |
| 2022 | $2,974 +9.7% | 0.90% |
| 2021 | $2,711 +6.0% | 0.99% |
| 2020 | $2,558 +3.2% | 1.04% |
| 2019 | $2,478 | 1.10% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$73,513
per year
Monthly Tax
$266
per month
Other Counties in Washington
Pierce County
Tax: $4,555/yr Rate: 0.94%
King County
Tax: $6,785/yr Rate: 0.84%
Island County
Tax: $3,765/yr Rate: 0.70%
Whitman County
Tax: $2,566/yr Rate: 0.79%
Klickitat County
Tax: $2,401/yr Rate: 0.62%
Kittitas County
Tax: $3,255/yr Rate: 0.71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Spokane County, Washington? ▼
The median annual property tax in Spokane County is $3,196 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.86% on a median home value of $370,500.
How does Spokane County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Spokane County are 66% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.86% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Spokane County? ▼
In Spokane County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,248 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,092. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Spokane County? ▼
Property taxes in Spokane County represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $73,513. 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.