Washington Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 39 counties in WA.
The average median property tax in Washington is $3,028/year, which is 57% above the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 0.76% on a median home value of $397,674. Taxes range from $1,306 in Garfield County to $6,785 in King County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$3,028
+57% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$397,674
+88% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
0.76%
-20% vs US avg
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All Counties in Washington (39)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $2,104 | 0.84% |
| Asotin County | $2,289 | 0.80% |
| Benton County | $2,910 | 0.79% |
| Chelan County | $3,235 | 0.71% |
| Clallam County | $2,860 | 0.74% |
| Clark County | $4,080 | 0.84% |
| Columbia County | $2,215 | 0.86% |
| Cowlitz County | $2,988 | 0.81% |
| Douglas County | $3,168 | 0.79% |
| Ferry County | $1,792 | 0.65% |
| Franklin County | $2,638 | 0.76% |
| Garfield County | $1,306 | 0.61% |
| Grant County | $2,268 | 0.82% |
| Grays Harbor County | $2,441 | 0.87% |
| Island County | $3,765 | 0.70% |
| Jefferson County | $3,596 | 0.73% |
| King County | $6,785 | 0.84% |
| Kitsap County | $4,030 | 0.80% |
| Kittitas County | $3,255 | 0.71% |
| Klickitat County | $2,401 | 0.62% |
| Lewis County | $2,433 | 0.71% |
| Lincoln County | $1,621 | 0.60% |
| Mason County | $2,833 | 0.75% |
| Okanogan County | $2,194 | 0.77% |
| Pacific County | $2,250 | 0.82% |
| Pend Oreille County | $2,048 | 0.67% |
| Pierce County | $4,555 | 0.94% |
| San Juan County | $4,131 | 0.57% |
| Skagit County | $4,008 | 0.82% |
| Skamania County | $3,380 | 0.72% |
| Snohomish County | $5,121 | 0.79% |
| Spokane County | $3,196 | 0.86% |
| Stevens County | $2,016 | 0.65% |
| Thurston County | $4,043 | 0.90% |
| Wahkiakum County | $2,084 | 0.60% |
| Walla Walla County | $3,386 | 0.90% |
| Whatcom County | $3,819 | 0.71% |
| Whitman County | $2,566 | 0.79% |
| Yakima County | $2,299 | 0.82% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Washington? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Washington is $3,028 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 0.76%.
How does Washington compare to the national average? ▼
Washington property taxes are 57% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $3,028 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in Washington has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Garfield County has the lowest median property tax in Washington at $1,306 per year with an effective rate of 0.61%. The highest is King County at $6,785.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.