Washington Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 39 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$3,204
Average Rate
0.73%
Average Home Value
$436,313
County tax atlas
Washington property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
39/39
Avg rate
0.73%
Avg bill
$3,204
Avg home
$436,313
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$3,204
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.73%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$436,313
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.
Highest Property Tax Rates
All Washington Counties
| Adams County | 0.79% | $2,147 |
| Asotin County | 0.72% | $2,340 |
| Benton County | 0.78% | $3,163 |
| Chelan County | 0.71% | $3,503 |
| Clallam County | 0.72% | $3,050 |
| Clark County | 0.82% | $4,290 |
| Columbia County | 0.85% | $2,303 |
| Cowlitz County | 0.82% | $3,245 |
| Douglas County | 0.77% | $3,319 |
| Ferry County | 0.64% | $1,801 |
| Franklin County | 0.72% | $2,750 |
| Garfield County | 0.66% | $1,574 |
| Grant County | 0.78% | $2,339 |
| Grays Harbor County | 0.80% | $2,512 |
| Island County | 0.67% | $3,999 |
| Jefferson County | 0.71% | $3,818 |
| King County | 0.83% | $7,114 |
| Kitsap County | 0.77% | $4,279 |
| Kittitas County | 0.71% | $3,552 |
| Klickitat County | 0.62% | $2,639 |
| Lewis County | 0.67% | $2,581 |
| Lincoln County | 0.60% | $1,744 |
| Mason County | 0.73% | $3,006 |
| Okanogan County | 0.76% | $2,281 |
| Pacific County | 0.72% | $2,395 |
| Pend Oreille County | 0.58% | $2,142 |
| Pierce County | 0.91% | $4,770 |
| San Juan County | 0.53% | $4,253 |
| Skagit County | 0.79% | $4,308 |
| Skamania County | 0.67% | $3,532 |
| Snohomish County | 0.77% | $5,364 |
| Spokane County | 0.84% | $3,434 |
| Stevens County | 0.59% | $2,065 |
| Thurston County | 0.88% | $4,209 |
| Wahkiakum County | 0.60% | $2,392 |
| Walla Walla County | 0.85% | $3,492 |
| Whatcom County | 0.70% | $4,087 |
| Whitman County | 0.75% | $2,691 |
| Yakima County | 0.79% | $2,463 |
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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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.