Clatsop County Property Taxes

Clatsop County, Oregon

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

12.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$257/mo escrow

#12 of 36 counties in Oregon

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.70%

vs. Oregon Avg12.3% above
vs. National Avg14.6% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$437,800

State avg $357,142

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$3,096

$258/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$3,063

$255/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#12

of 36 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Clatsop County, Oregon

Clatsop County taxes significantly below average

Clatsop County's effective tax rate of 0.704% is well below the national median of 1.1%, ranking it in the bottom third of U.S. counties. Despite a higher median home value of $437,800, Clatsop residents pay $3,084 annually—just 15% above the national median of $2,690.

Below-average Oregon rate with coastal homes

Clatsop County's 0.704% effective rate falls noticeably below Oregon's 0.775% state average, making it one of the more tax-friendly counties in the state. The median property tax of $3,084 remains below the state median of $2,745, despite higher home values reflecting coastal demand.

Clatsop County versus coastal neighbors

Clatsop County's 0.704% rate is lower than Columbia County (0.755%) but significantly lower than Benton County (0.978%). On the Oregon coast, Clatsop offers one of the more favorable tax rates for homebuyers seeking coastal living.

Your Clatsop County tax bill

The median Clatsop County home valued at $437,800 generates an annual property tax of $3,084. Whether financed with a mortgage ($3,096) or owned outright ($3,063), your tax obligation remains remarkably consistent.

Verify your assessment accuracy

Even in lower-tax counties, assessments sometimes exceed market value, particularly after property transfers. Clatsop County homeowners can request an assessment review free of charge; discrepancies discovered can lower future tax bills.

How Clatsop County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Clatsop County$3,084
Oregon State Average$2,745
National Average$1,924

Clatsop County

0.70%

Effective rate

Oregon Avg

0.77%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Clatsop County, Oregon?
The effective property tax rate in Clatsop County, Oregon is 0.70%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Clatsop County?
The median annual property tax payment in Clatsop County is $3,084. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,096, while those without a mortgage pay $3,063.
How does Clatsop County compare to the Oregon average?
Clatsop County's effective tax rate of 0.70% is lower than the Oregon state average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax in Clatsop County is $3,084, compared to the state average of $2,745.
What is the median home value in Clatsop County, Oregon?
The median home value in Clatsop County, Oregon is $437,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Clatsop County a low property tax area in Oregon?
Yes — Clatsop County's effective property tax rate of 0.70% is below the Oregon average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax of $3,084 is also comparable to the state average of $2,745, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Clatsop County rank for property taxes in Oregon?
Clatsop County ranks #12 out of 36 counties in Oregon by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.70% and median annual tax of $3,084, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.