Washington Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 39 counties.
Average Annual Tax
$3,028
Average Rate
0.76%
Average Home Value
$397,674
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$3,028
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.76%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$397,674
National avg $281,900
Counties
39
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Washington
Washington taxes lower than most states
Washington's average effective property tax rate is 0.761%, nearly 26% lower than the national median of 1.03%, placing it among the lowest-tax states in the country. This means homeowners here keep more of their home equity shielded from property taxes compared to residents in most other states.
County taxes vary dramatically across the state
Effective tax rates swing from 0.569% in San Juan County to 0.940% in Pierce County—a 65% spread—reflecting how local assessments and exemptions reshape the tax burden. Median property tax bills range even more dramatically: from just $1,306 in Garfield County to $6,785 in King County, showing that where you buy matters enormously.
Typical homeowner pays under $3,100 yearly
The median property tax bill statewide is $3,028 on a median home valued at $397,674, meaning the typical Washington homeowner pays less than $3 per $100 of home value annually. This is $338 below the national median tax bill, even though Washington homes are worth $116,000 more than the national median.
Metro areas tax higher; rural areas lower
The Puget Sound region dominates high-tax counties: King ($6,785), Snohomish ($5,121), and Pierce ($4,555) counties together account for the state's heaviest tax burden, driven by higher home values and assessment practices. Rural eastern Washington counties like Garfield ($1,306) and Lincoln ($1,621) impose the lightest burden, though home values there are substantially lower.
Low-tax state benefits broad homeownership
Washington ranks as a genuinely low-tax state for property owners, with rates nearly a quarter below the national median—a structural advantage for anyone buying a home here. Buyers in smaller, rural counties capture the deepest savings, while even high-value metro homes in King County pay modestly compared to similar properties in high-tax northeastern or midwestern states.
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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.