Mason County Property Taxes
Mason County, Washington
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$236/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.75%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$377,400
State avg ▼ $397,674
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,834
$236/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,830
$236/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#17
of 39 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Mason County, Washington
Mason County taxes above national median
Mason County's effective tax rate of 0.751% surpasses the U.S. median of 0.71%, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The median tax bill of $2,833 exceeds the national median of $2,690, reflecting slightly elevated rates on moderately valued rural property.
Above-average taxes in Washington
Mason County ranks 9th among Washington's 39 counties with an effective rate of 0.751%, sitting just below the statewide average of 0.761%. The county imposes higher tax pressure than most rural peers.
Higher rates than most Southwest neighbors
Mason County's 0.751% rate exceeds Klickitat (0.618%), Lewis (0.712%), and Kittitas (0.708%), though it trails Kitsap County (0.797%). Regional position reflects above-average public service demands.
Median annual tax reaches $2,833
With a median home value of $377,400, Mason County homeowners typically pay $2,833 in annual property taxes. Mortgaged and mortgage-free properties average nearly identical amounts at $2,834 and $2,830.
Challenge overvalued assessments promptly
Mason County homeowners should monitor their assessed values against recent comparable sales, as overassessment in above-average-tax counties compounds quickly. Filing an appeal costs nothing and directly reduces your tax liability.
How Mason County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Mason County
0.75%
Effective rate
Washington Avg
0.76%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.