In short
Homeowners in Washington paid a median $4,556 a year in property tax on a home with a median value of $564,600, 0.81% of the value (Census ACS 2020-2024), rank 25 of 51 including DC. Across its 39 counties, the ratio ranges from 0.53% in San Juan County to 0.91% in Pierce County; the highest median bill is in King County ($7,114).
Every county
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax, per year | Margin of error | Median home value | Owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | 0.91% | $4,770 | ±$47 | $526,600 | 227,400 |
| Thurston County | 0.88% | $4,209 | ±$60 | $480,300 | 80,487 |
| Columbia County | 0.85% | $2,303 | ±$244 | $271,200 | 1,447 |
| Walla Walla County | 0.85% | $3,492 | ±$168 | $408,900 | 15,236 |
| Spokane County | 0.84% | $3,434 | ±$41 | $410,700 | 140,832 |
| King County | 0.83% | $7,114 | ±$40 | $859,900 | 521,805 |
| Clark County | 0.82% | $4,290 | ±$45 | $522,900 | 130,065 |
| Cowlitz County | 0.82% | $3,245 | ±$84 | $397,500 | 29,876 |
| Grays Harbor County | 0.8% | $2,512 | ±$91 | $314,000 | 22,424 |
| Adams County | 0.79% | $2,147 | ±$137 | $273,300 | 4,358 |
| Skagit County | 0.79% | $4,308 | ±$87 | $545,100 | 36,664 |
| Yakima County | 0.79% | $2,463 | ±$59 | $310,100 | 54,244 |
| Benton County | 0.78% | $3,163 | ±$92 | $407,800 | 52,779 |
| Grant County | 0.78% | $2,339 | ±$123 | $299,500 | 23,461 |
| Douglas County | 0.77% | $3,319 | ±$166 | $432,500 | 11,031 |
| Kitsap County | 0.77% | $4,279 | ±$67 | $555,100 | 76,121 |
| Snohomish County | 0.77% | $5,364 | ±$64 | $696,000 | 215,602 |
| Okanogan County | 0.76% | $2,281 | ±$114 | $299,800 | 12,698 |
| Whitman County | 0.75% | $2,691 | ±$142 | $359,600 | 8,765 |
| Franklin County | 0.73% | $2,750 | ±$84 | $379,300 | 21,209 |
| Mason County | 0.73% | $3,006 | ±$129 | $411,800 | 21,426 |
| Asotin County | 0.72% | $2,340 | ±$159 | $325,600 | 6,950 |
| Clallam County | 0.72% | $3,050 | ±$123 | $421,800 | 25,837 |
| Pacific County | 0.72% | $2,395 | ±$106 | $334,800 | 8,980 |
| Chelan County | 0.71% | $3,503 | ±$125 | $490,100 | 20,363 |
| Jefferson County | 0.71% | $3,818 | ±$138 | $535,000 | 12,916 |
| Kittitas County | 0.71% | $3,552 | ±$191 | $497,400 | 12,294 |
| Whatcom County | 0.7% | $4,087 | ±$85 | $585,800 | 59,904 |
| Island County | 0.67% | $3,999 | ±$106 | $593,300 | 26,888 |
| Lewis County | 0.67% | $2,581 | ±$81 | $385,800 | 24,938 |
| Skamania County | 0.67% | $3,532 | ±$175 | $529,500 | 4,016 |
| Garfield County | 0.66% | $1,574 | ±$394 | $239,200 | 793 |
| Ferry County | 0.64% | $1,801 | ±$262 | $283,400 | 2,475 |
| Klickitat County | 0.62% | $2,639 | ±$173 | $425,300 | 7,569 |
| Lincoln County | 0.6% | $1,744 | ±$112 | $292,800 | 3,874 |
| Wahkiakum County | 0.6% | $2,392 | ±$243 | $396,800 | 1,747 |
| Stevens County | 0.59% | $2,065 | ±$110 | $350,600 | 15,464 |
| Pend Oreille County | 0.58% | $2,142 | ±$178 | $367,900 | 4,808 |
| San Juan County | 0.53% | $4,253 | ±$160 | $799,200 | 7,031 |
| Washington | 0.81% | $4,556 | ±$16 | $564,600 | 1,954,777 |
Owner-occupied homes, five-year estimates 2020-2024; 90% margins of error as published. “Tax ÷ value” is the median tax divided by the median value, a ratio of two medians. The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000 and values at $2,000,000: where a median hits the cap, the ratio is approximate. In small counties the margin of error can be large.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Washington?
The median tax paid by owner-occupants, $4,556 a year, is 0.81% of the median home value ($564,600), ACS 2020-2024. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, local levies and exemptions.
Which county in Washington has the highest property tax?
As a share of home value: Pierce County (0.91%), Thurston County (0.88%), Columbia County (0.85%). In dollars: King County ($7,114), Snohomish County ($5,364), Pierce County ($4,770).
How property tax works in Washington, exemptions and appeals: Washington property tax guide. All states: property tax by county.
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.