Ferry County Property Taxes

Ferry County, Washington

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

40.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$149/mo escrow

#6 of 39 counties in Washington

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.65%

vs. Washington Avg40.8% below
vs. National Avg33.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$274,500

State avg $397,674

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,818

$152/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,769

$147/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#6

of 39 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Ferry County, Washington

Ferry County offers below-average tax burden

Ferry County's effective tax rate of 0.653% falls well below the national median of 0.67%, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. At just $1,792 in annual median property taxes, homeowners here pay $898 less than the national median, one of the lowest burdens in the region.

One of Washington's most tax-friendly counties

Ferry County ranks 6th lowest among Washington's 39 counties by effective tax rate at 0.653%, significantly below the state average of 0.761%. Its median tax of $1,792 is the lowest among the eight counties analyzed, making it highly attractive to tax-conscious homeowners.

Ferry stands out as the region's tax bargain

Ferry County's 0.653% rate is notably lower than all regional neighbors: Garfield (0.610%) is slightly lower, but Grant (0.823%), Douglas (0.786%), and Grays Harbor (0.873%) are all significantly higher. Despite a median home value of $274,500, Ferry residents enjoy some of the region's most affordable property tax rates.

Annual tax on median home: just $1,792

A homeowner with a median-valued property of $274,500 in Ferry County pays approximately $1,792 in annual property taxes. Whether paying with a mortgage ($1,818) or outright ($1,769), Ferry County residents benefit from consistently low effective rates across all ownership scenarios.

Even Ferry homeowners should verify assessments

Even in low-tax counties, property assessments can contain errors that inflate tax bills unnecessarily. Ferry County homeowners are encouraged to review their assessed value and file an appeal if they believe it overestimates their property's true market worth.

How Ferry County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Ferry County$1,792
Washington State Average$3,028
National Average$1,924

Ferry County

0.65%

Effective rate

Washington Avg

0.76%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Ferry County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate in Ferry County, Washington is 0.65%. 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 Ferry County?
The median annual property tax payment in Ferry County is $1,792. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,818, while those without a mortgage pay $1,769.
How does Ferry County compare to the Washington average?
Ferry County's effective tax rate of 0.65% is lower than the Washington state average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax in Ferry County is $1,792, compared to the state average of $3,028.
What is the median home value in Ferry County, Washington?
The median home value in Ferry County, Washington is $274,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Ferry County a low property tax area in Washington?
Yes — Ferry County's effective property tax rate of 0.65% is below the Washington average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax of $1,792 is also lower the state average of $3,028, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Ferry County rank for property taxes in Washington?
Ferry County ranks #6 out of 39 counties in Washington by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.65% and median annual tax of $1,792, 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.