Washington Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Washington
Washington has 2.4M properties with a cumulative value of $1.1T, representing 3.07% of all real estate value in the United States. Property taxes in Washington totaled $11.5B across these properties, with an average of $4,796 paid by homeowners compared to the national average of $3,553. The average property tax rate in Washington is 1.01%, higher than the national average of 0.93%. Property values for tax purposes are determined by the local assessor's office, which assesses the value of the property based on its market value.
The property tax timeline in Washington begins on January 1st when the property valuation date is set. Property value notices are issued from May to December and the property tax appeal deadline is July 1st or 30-60 days after the notice is issued. Finally, property tax bills are issued on February 14th.
Updated November 01, 2023
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
| Property Value Notices Issued: | May - December |
| Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | July 1st or 30-60 days after notice |
| Property Tax Bills Issued: | February 14th |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | April 30th |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (2nd of #): | October 31st |
| Available Exemptions | |
|---|---|
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Not Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Washington
Residential Property Tax by County in Washington
Washington property taxes are higher than the national average, with an average rate of 1.01% compared to the US average of 0.93%. This means that the average homeowner in Washington pays $4,796 in property taxes each year, which is $1,243 more than the national average of $3,553.
Property tax rates vary significantly across Washington counties, with Whitman County having the highest effective rate of 1.38% and San Juan County having the lowest rate of 0.69%. This means that homeowners in Whitman County pay an average of $6,541 in property taxes each year, while homeowners in San Juan County pay an average of $3,077.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each county in Washington. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
| County | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $18,000 | $77,650 | $142,800 | $204,100 | $304,000 |
| Asotin County | $46,070 | $115,900 | $172,400 | $235,900 | $330,800 |
| Benton County | $112,430 | $191,512 | $260,580 | $346,622 | $454,580 |
| Chelan County | $19,950 | $132,702 | $258,750 | $405,771 | $595,217 |
| Clallam County | $104,216 | $195,052 | $285,412 | $397,671 | $534,799 |
| Clark County | $257,290 | $326,134 | $391,434 | $495,377 | $643,247 |
| Columbia County | $23,040 | $71,890 | $135,270 | $201,040 | $281,300 |
| Cowlitz County | $122,890 | $210,500 | $281,520 | $364,745 | $475,080 |
| Douglas County | $37,270 | $174,725 | $288,400 | $381,100 | $529,600 |
| Ferry County | $13,000 | $44,000 | $101,350 | $176,925 | $262,160 |
| Franklin County | $111,400 | $214,100 | $276,000 | $341,900 | $440,540 |
| Garfield County | $12,800 | $51,675 | $97,475 | $149,080 | $201,356 |
| Grant County | $25,037 | $96,014 | $174,550 | $270,551 | $390,512 |
| Grays Harbor County | $38,284 | $100,094 | $186,488 | $278,655 | $383,264 |
| Island County | $5,254 | $23,515 | $186,895 | $318,275 | $519,922 |
| Jefferson County | $39,977 | $152,181 | $303,214 | $456,471 | $618,000 |
| King County | $336,000 | $449,000 | $637,000 | $901,000 | $1,283,000 |
| Kitsap County | $213,240 | $294,895 | $384,060 | $526,465 | $764,718 |
| Kittitas County | $151,295 | $230,378 | $310,745 | $453,892 | $676,209 |
| Klickitat County | $42,240 | $87,670 | $179,630 | $302,800 | $452,900 |
| Lewis County | $51,500 | $150,100 | $235,500 | $326,400 | $433,920 |
| Lincoln County | $33,344 | $67,982 | $125,190 | $201,310 | $294,342 |
| Mason County | $76,115 | $162,795 | $262,400 | $394,355 | $544,645 |
| Okanogan County | $25,300 | $68,000 | $141,800 | $243,600 | $385,590 |
| Pacific County | $2,500 | $45,400 | $148,950 | $251,500 | $363,300 |
| Pend Oreille County | $43,018 | $88,392 | $166,070 | $265,473 | $367,182 |
| Pierce County | $225,800 | $322,900 | $401,500 | $503,000 | $657,600 |
| San Juan County | $225,286 | $390,310 | $589,340 | $905,885 | $1,391,014 |
| Skagit County | $69,500 | $260,200 | $368,500 | $494,700 | $687,130 |
| Skamania County | $89,080 | $158,250 | $249,550 | $349,125 | $464,240 |
| Snohomish County | $215,500 | $320,100 | $424,900 | $552,300 | $699,100 |
| Spokane County | $138,000 | $204,100 | $275,900 | $365,800 | $492,228 |
| Stevens County | $33,927 | $90,366 | $177,286 | $279,772 | $397,797 |
| Thurston County | $153,950 | $270,100 | $350,400 | $452,400 | $596,500 |
| Wahkiakum County | $53,030 | $159,725 | $265,150 | $367,800 | $465,950 |
| Walla Walla County | $95,794 | $181,132 | $258,705 | $350,405 | $462,951 |
| Whatcom County | $31,484 | $190,000 | $353,766 | $487,480 | $669,977 |
| Whitman County | $20,000 | $72,642 | $148,568 | $221,216 | $310,491 |
| Yakima County | $50,800 | $128,400 | $199,500 | $279,100 | $371,000 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each county in Washington.
| County | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $119 | $747 | $1,750 | $2,530 | $3,691 |
| Asotin County | $407 | $1,128 | $1,878 | $2,613 | $3,688 |
| Benton County | $986 | $2,017 | $2,767 | $3,778 | $5,061 |
| Chelan County | $184 | $1,086 | $2,452 | $3,920 | $5,730 |
| Clallam County | $563 | $1,769 | $2,812 | $3,880 | $5,194 |
| Clark County | $1,694 | $3,185 | $3,926 | $4,976 | $6,515 |
| Columbia County | $214 | $665 | $1,516 | $2,383 | $3,339 |
| Cowlitz County | $602 | $1,944 | $2,833 | $3,787 | $4,892 |
| Douglas County | $379 | $1,789 | $2,996 | $3,957 | $5,481 |
| Ferry County | $106 | $426 | $943 | $1,680 | $2,555 |
| Franklin County | $77 | $1,617 | $2,381 | $2,986 | $3,846 |
| Garfield County | $120 | $471 | $988 | $1,607 | $2,135 |
| Grant County | $572 | $1,299 | $2,140 | $3,122 | $4,316 |
| Grays Harbor County | $239 | $792 | $1,854 | $2,887 | $4,071 |
| Island County | $44 | $202 | $1,816 | $3,054 | $4,568 |
| Jefferson County | $333 | $1,225 | $2,779 | $4,288 | $5,845 |
| King County | $3,191 | $4,887 | $6,607 | $8,882 | $12,079 |
| Kitsap County | $1,449 | $2,827 | $3,779 | $5,128 | $7,306 |
| Kittitas County | $960 | $1,878 | $2,949 | $3,984 | $5,575 |
| Klickitat County | $274 | $726 | $1,652 | $2,926 | $4,541 |
| Lewis County | $350 | $1,146 | $2,086 | $2,991 | $3,988 |
| Lincoln County | $293 | $689 | $1,352 | $2,183 | $3,141 |
| Mason County | $493 | $1,340 | $2,551 | $3,802 | $5,290 |
| Okanogan County | $102 | $563 | $1,445 | $2,601 | $4,161 |
| Pacific County | $32 | $412 | $1,440 | $2,561 | $3,728 |
| Pend Oreille County | $338 | $732 | $1,480 | $2,442 | $3,446 |
| Pierce County | $2,025 | $3,681 | $4,710 | $5,848 | $7,478 |
| San Juan County | $1,404 | $2,559 | $4,148 | $6,409 | $9,867 |
| Skagit County | $463 | $2,377 | $3,740 | $5,084 | $6,814 |
| Skamania County | $694 | $1,381 | $2,524 | $3,710 | $5,069 |
| Snohomish County | $2,043 | $3,601 | $4,819 | $6,212 | $7,833 |
| Spokane County | $896 | $2,251 | $3,156 | $4,213 | $5,629 |
| Stevens County | $219 | $634 | $1,360 | $2,337 | $3,522 |
| Thurston County | $964 | $2,916 | $4,010 | $5,215 | $6,861 |
| Wahkiakum County | $220 | $968 | $1,900 | $2,794 | $3,554 |
| Walla Walla County | $596 | $1,816 | $2,878 | $4,043 | $5,323 |
| Whatcom County | $178 | $1,212 | $3,193 | $4,525 | $6,260 |
| Whitman County | $153 | $863 | $2,023 | $3,150 | $4,342 |
| Yakima County | $539 | $1,418 | $2,276 | $3,234 | $4,380 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
| County | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 0.66% | 0.96% | 1.23% | 1.24% | 1.21% |
| Asotin County | 0.88% | 0.97% | 1.09% | 1.11% | 1.11% |
| Benton County | 0.88% | 1.05% | 1.06% | 1.09% | 1.11% |
| Chelan County | 0.92% | 0.82% | 0.95% | 0.97% | 0.96% |
| Clallam County | 0.54% | 0.91% | 0.99% | 0.98% | 0.97% |
| Clark County | 0.66% | 0.98% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.01% |
| Columbia County | 0.93% | 0.93% | 1.12% | 1.19% | 1.19% |
| Cowlitz County | 0.49% | 0.92% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 1.03% |
| Douglas County | 1.02% | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.03% |
| Ferry County | 0.82% | 0.97% | 0.93% | 0.95% | 0.97% |
| Franklin County | 0.07% | 0.76% | 0.86% | 0.87% | 0.87% |
| Garfield County | 0.94% | 0.91% | 1.01% | 1.08% | 1.06% |
| Grant County | 2.28% | 1.35% | 1.23% | 1.15% | 1.11% |
| Grays Harbor County | 0.62% | 0.79% | 0.99% | 1.04% | 1.06% |
| Island County | 0.84% | 0.86% | 0.97% | 0.96% | 0.88% |
| Jefferson County | 0.83% | 0.80% | 0.92% | 0.94% | 0.95% |
| King County | 0.95% | 1.09% | 1.04% | 0.99% | 0.94% |
| Kitsap County | 0.68% | 0.96% | 0.98% | 0.97% | 0.96% |
| Kittitas County | 0.63% | 0.82% | 0.95% | 0.88% | 0.82% |
| Klickitat County | 0.65% | 0.83% | 0.92% | 0.97% | 1.00% |
| Lewis County | 0.68% | 0.76% | 0.89% | 0.92% | 0.92% |
| Lincoln County | 0.88% | 1.01% | 1.08% | 1.08% | 1.07% |
| Mason County | 0.65% | 0.82% | 0.97% | 0.96% | 0.97% |
| Okanogan County | 0.40% | 0.83% | 1.02% | 1.07% | 1.08% |
| Pacific County | 1.28% | 0.91% | 0.97% | 1.02% | 1.03% |
| Pend Oreille County | 0.79% | 0.83% | 0.89% | 0.92% | 0.94% |
| Pierce County | 0.90% | 1.14% | 1.17% | 1.16% | 1.14% |
| San Juan County | 0.62% | 0.66% | 0.70% | 0.71% | 0.71% |
| Skagit County | 0.67% | 0.91% | 1.01% | 1.03% | 0.99% |
| Skamania County | 0.78% | 0.87% | 1.01% | 1.06% | 1.09% |
| Snohomish County | 0.95% | 1.12% | 1.13% | 1.12% | 1.12% |
| Spokane County | 0.65% | 1.10% | 1.14% | 1.15% | 1.14% |
| Stevens County | 0.65% | 0.70% | 0.77% | 0.84% | 0.89% |
| Thurston County | 0.63% | 1.08% | 1.14% | 1.15% | 1.15% |
| Wahkiakum County | 0.41% | 0.61% | 0.72% | 0.76% | 0.76% |
| Walla Walla County | 0.62% | 1.00% | 1.11% | 1.15% | 1.15% |
| Whatcom County | 0.57% | 0.64% | 0.90% | 0.93% | 0.93% |
| Whitman County | 0.77% | 1.19% | 1.36% | 1.42% | 1.40% |
| Yakima County | 1.06% | 1.10% | 1.14% | 1.16% | 1.18% |
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Real Estate Values in Washington
The median home price in Washington has increased by 3.01% from August 2022 to August 2023, from $596.8K to $614.5K. At the same time, the number of active listings in Washington has decreased from 31.1K in August 2022 to 23.4K in August 2023, indicating a tightening of the housing market in the area. This suggests that home prices in Washington are likely to continue to rise in the near future.
Median Home Sale Price Washington
Last updated: November 2023
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Mortgage Rates in Washington
Mortgage rates in Washington are expected to remain relatively stable in 2023, with an average rate of 4.68%. This is good news for homeowners in the state, as they can expect to pay a competitive rate for their loans. Additionally, the average outstanding residential loan amount for homeowners in Washington is estimated to be $282,894 in 2023, with a total of 1.3 million outstanding residential loans in the state. This indicates that homeowners in Washington are taking advantage of the competitive mortgage rates and are investing in their homes.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Washington by county.
| County | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $52,546 | $83,942 | $125,606 | $195,019 | $259,063 |
| Asotin County | $60,806 | $95,568 | $144,698 | $211,825 | $295,726 |
| Benton County | $77,666 | $120,353 | $195,006 | $283,768 | $372,009 |
| Chelan County | $72,424 | $124,180 | $199,641 | $309,373 | $443,560 |
| Clallam County | $72,466 | $121,145 | $188,673 | $280,920 | $384,146 |
| Clark County | $60,719 | $113,663 | $214,024 | $330,688 | $438,354 |
| Columbia County | $40,445 | $84,112 | $131,371 | $193,987 | $256,457 |
| Cowlitz County | $72,545 | $120,396 | $196,682 | $283,548 | $367,617 |
| Douglas County | $75,933 | $128,561 | $200,739 | $297,624 | $393,655 |
| Franklin County | $70,996 | $107,874 | $172,599 | $254,762 | $335,451 |
| Garfield County | $35,576 | $61,842 | $104,216 | $154,293 | $220,733 |
| Grant County | $60,376 | $100,680 | $157,595 | $236,767 | $322,128 |
| Grays Harbor County | $51,920 | $89,994 | $149,471 | $232,753 | $323,279 |
| Island County | $79,983 | $126,114 | $191,872 | $276,077 | $391,261 |
| Jefferson County | $67,144 | $129,256 | $204,573 | $307,595 | $428,153 |
| King County | $69,356 | $140,182 | $275,802 | $470,591 | $702,692 |
| Kitsap County | $47,863 | $105,244 | $203,964 | $329,270 | $456,494 |
| Kittitas County | $82,376 | $130,026 | $203,750 | $307,885 | $446,249 |
| Klickitat County | $65,072 | $118,073 | $192,192 | $298,785 | $442,941 |
| Lewis County | $67,998 | $110,133 | $175,091 | $263,178 | $351,642 |
| Mason County | $70,168 | $120,415 | $192,447 | $289,442 | $385,192 |
| Okanogan County | $41,197 | $81,392 | $135,758 | $208,328 | $307,907 |
| Pacific County | $48,045 | $92,295 | $151,565 | $229,152 | $316,441 |
| Pend Oreille County | $136,547 | $206,488 | $260,633 | $372,632 | $511,427 |
| Pierce County | $55,615 | $111,953 | $212,440 | $339,985 | $467,082 |
| San Juan County | $110,223 | $193,213 | $300,469 | $454,602 | $692,645 |
| Skagit County | $96,553 | $148,565 | $232,875 | $338,068 | $443,989 |
| Skamania County | $82,236 | $135,787 | $216,126 | $317,697 | $429,214 |
| Snohomish County | $65,663 | $129,652 | $244,098 | $395,063 | $554,500 |
| Spokane County | $41,197 | $79,908 | $148,768 | $243,232 | $345,108 |
| Stevens County | $56,150 | $98,246 | $152,753 | $227,541 | $320,786 |
| Thurston County | $58,157 | $114,010 | $200,730 | $310,981 | $416,434 |
| Wahkiakum County | $50,349 | $104,335 | $163,129 | $238,169 | $336,852 |
| Walla Walla County | $71,860 | $111,610 | $170,466 | $250,016 | $338,739 |
| Whatcom County | $66,311 | $119,872 | $204,525 | $318,987 | $448,922 |
| Yakima County | $38,253 | $67,067 | $122,800 | $207,272 | $298,264 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in counties across Washington.
| County | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 2.80% | 3.50% | 4.10% | 4.91% | 6.20% |
| Asotin County | 2.90% | 3.39% | 4.05% | 4.87% | 6.08% |
| Benton County | 2.90% | 3.40% | 3.92% | 4.60% | 5.90% |
| Chelan County | 2.90% | 3.49% | 3.98% | 4.83% | 6.11% |
| Clallam County | 2.90% | 3.43% | 3.97% | 4.62% | 5.90% |
| Clark County | 2.90% | 3.55% | 4.19% | 5.78% | 7.00% |
| Columbia County | 2.90% | 3.49% | 3.92% | 4.46% | 4.91% |
| Cowlitz County | 2.90% | 3.38% | 3.94% | 4.71% | 5.92% |
| Douglas County | 2.90% | 3.43% | 3.95% | 4.75% | 6.08% |
| Franklin County | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.00% | 4.80% | 6.07% |
| Garfield County | 2.90% | 3.42% | 4.00% | 4.77% | 6.11% |
| Grant County | 2.90% | 3.37% | 3.97% | 4.87% | 6.16% |
| Grays Harbor County | 2.90% | 3.40% | 3.95% | 4.80% | 6.07% |
| Island County | 2.90% | 3.41% | 3.95% | 4.83% | 6.09% |
| Jefferson County | 2.90% | 3.48% | 3.97% | 4.99% | 6.14% |
| King County | 2.90% | 3.57% | 4.30% | 6.02% | 7.13% |
| Kitsap County | 2.93% | 3.60% | 4.40% | 6.12% | 7.19% |
| Kittitas County | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.00% | 4.63% | 6.09% |
| Klickitat County | 2.80% | 3.25% | 3.91% | 4.50% | 5.05% |
| Lewis County | 2.90% | 3.37% | 3.95% | 4.67% | 6.00% |
| Mason County | 2.90% | 3.41% | 3.98% | 4.80% | 6.09% |
| Okanogan County | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.08% | 5.00% | 6.29% |
| Pacific County | 2.87% | 3.20% | 3.82% | 4.32% | 4.82% |
| Pend Oreille County | 3.11% | 3.43% | 4.16% | 5.23% | 5.30% |
| Pierce County | 2.90% | 3.60% | 4.35% | 5.97% | 7.14% |
| San Juan County | 2.90% | 3.41% | 3.93% | 4.60% | 6.05% |
| Skagit County | 2.90% | 3.48% | 3.96% | 4.75% | 6.04% |
| Skamania County | 2.90% | 3.40% | 3.94% | 4.92% | 6.12% |
| Snohomish County | 2.93% | 3.60% | 4.30% | 5.93% | 7.11% |
| Spokane County | 2.93% | 3.60% | 4.30% | 5.87% | 7.03% |
| Stevens County | 2.90% | 3.41% | 3.94% | 4.52% | 5.97% |
| Thurston County | 2.90% | 3.60% | 4.28% | 5.88% | 7.00% |
| Wahkiakum County | 2.90% | 3.43% | 3.95% | 4.50% | 5.95% |
| Walla Walla County | 2.90% | 3.48% | 3.94% | 4.63% | 5.99% |
| Whatcom County | 2.90% | 3.55% | 4.13% | 5.63% | 6.53% |
| Yakima County | 3.00% | 3.70% | 4.50% | 6.17% | 7.13% |
Housing Expenses in Washington
Housing expenses are a major part of the average household budget in the state. In fact, housing expenses account for nearly one-third of total expenses for the average household. As inflation continues, housing expenses continue to rise, eating up an ever-increasing portion of the household budget. Property taxes are the second largest component of housing expenses for the average property owner in the state, making up a significant portion of the total housing expenses. As housing expenses continue to rise, it is important for households to budget carefully and plan for the future to ensure they can afford their housing expenses.
Monthly Consumer Expenses for West region
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