Snohomish County Property Taxes
Snohomish County, Washington
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
69.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$427/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.79%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$644,600
State avg ▲ $397,674
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,200
$433/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$4,915
$410/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#23
of 39 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish has highest rate nationwide
Snohomish County's effective tax rate of 0.794% exceeds the national median of 0.750%, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The median property tax of $5,121 is 90% higher than the national median of $2,690, reflecting its wealthy suburban character.
Highest rate in Washington state
Snohomish County has the highest effective tax rate in Washington at 0.794%, surpassing the state average of 0.761%. The median property tax of $5,121 is the highest statewide, reflecting high home values and strong tax rates.
Premium taxes in Seattle suburbs
Snohomish County's 0.794% rate rivals Pierce County (0.940%) and exceeds all other neighbors including Skagit County (0.824%) and San Juan County (0.569%). The median property tax of $5,121 reflects Seattle metro affluence and demand.
Highest bills at $5,121 median
Snohomish County's median home value of $644,600 generates approximately $5,121 in annual property taxes at the 0.794% rate. Both mortgaged and non-mortgaged homeowners face similar annual obligations around $5,000–$5,200.
Appeal now, save thousands
Snohomish County homeowners face the state's highest tax bills and should regularly challenge assessments. A successful appeal reducing your assessment by just 10% saves over $500 annually.
How Snohomish County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Snohomish County
0.79%
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.