Thurston County Property Taxes
Thurston County, Washington
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
33.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$337/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.90%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$451,500
State avg ▲ $397,674
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,057
$338/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$4,010
$334/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#37
of 39 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Thurston County, Washington
Thurston County taxes above national average
Thurston County's effective tax rate of 0.895% exceeds the national median of 0.85%, placing it in the top 40% of U.S. counties by rate. Homeowners pay $4,043 annually on a median home value of $451,500—50% more than the national median property tax.
Third-highest tax rate in Washington
Thurston County ranks among Washington's highest-taxed counties at 0.895%, significantly above the state average of 0.761%. Residents pay $4,043 in median property taxes versus the state median of $3,028, a difference of over $1,000 per year.
Higher taxes than surrounding counties
Thurston County's 0.895% rate substantially exceeds Whatcom County (0.712%) and Yakima County (0.818%) to the north and east. Only Walla Walla County (0.901%) comes close to Thurston's tax burden in the region.
What you'll pay on a Thurston County home
On a median home valued at $451,500, Thurston County residents pay approximately $4,043 per year in property taxes. This remains consistent whether the home carries a mortgage or is owned outright.
Assessment appeals could lower your bill
Thurston County residents facing steep property tax bills should verify their assessments match local market values. An informal appeal to the county assessor or formal Residential Appeal petition can challenge inflated valuations and reduce annual taxes.
How Thurston County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Thurston County
0.90%
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.