Washington homeowners paid a median $4,556 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.81%. The lowest county is San Juan County (0.53%) and the highest is Pierce County (0.91%) (Census 2020–2024).
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5 lowest-tax counties
5 highest-tax counties
All 39 Washington counties, lowest rate first
| # | County | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Juan County | $4,253 | $799,200 | 0.53% |
| 2 | Pend Oreille County | $2,142 | $367,900 | 0.58% |
| 3 | Stevens County | $2,065 | $350,600 | 0.59% |
| 4 | Lincoln County | $1,744 | $292,800 | 0.60% |
| 5 | Wahkiakum County | $2,392 | $396,800 | 0.60% |
| 6 | Klickitat County | $2,639 | $425,300 | 0.62% |
| 7 | Ferry County | $1,801 | $283,400 | 0.64% |
| 8 | Garfield County | $1,574 | $239,200 | 0.66% |
| 9 | Skamania County | $3,532 | $529,500 | 0.67% |
| 10 | Lewis County | $2,581 | $385,800 | 0.67% |
| 11 | Island County | $3,999 | $593,300 | 0.67% |
| 12 | Whatcom County | $4,087 | $585,800 | 0.70% |
| 13 | Jefferson County | $3,818 | $535,000 | 0.71% |
| 14 | Kittitas County | $3,552 | $497,400 | 0.71% |
| 15 | Chelan County | $3,503 | $490,100 | 0.71% |
| 16 | Pacific County | $2,395 | $334,800 | 0.72% |
| 17 | Asotin County | $2,340 | $325,600 | 0.72% |
| 18 | Clallam County | $3,050 | $421,800 | 0.72% |
| 19 | Franklin County | $2,750 | $379,300 | 0.73% |
| 20 | Mason County | $3,006 | $411,800 | 0.73% |
| 21 | Whitman County | $2,691 | $359,600 | 0.75% |
| 22 | Okanogan County | $2,281 | $299,800 | 0.76% |
| 23 | Douglas County | $3,319 | $432,500 | 0.77% |
| 24 | Snohomish County | $5,364 | $696,000 | 0.77% |
| 25 | Kitsap County | $4,279 | $555,100 | 0.77% |
| 26 | Benton County | $3,163 | $407,800 | 0.78% |
| 27 | Grant County | $2,339 | $299,500 | 0.78% |
| 28 | Adams County | $2,147 | $273,300 | 0.79% |
| 29 | Skagit County | $4,308 | $545,100 | 0.79% |
| 30 | Yakima County | $2,463 | $310,100 | 0.79% |
| 31 | Grays Harbor County | $2,512 | $314,000 | 0.80% |
| 32 | Cowlitz County | $3,245 | $397,500 | 0.82% |
| 33 | Clark County | $4,290 | $522,900 | 0.82% |
| 34 | King County | $7,114 | $859,900 | 0.83% |
| 35 | Spokane County | $3,434 | $410,700 | 0.84% |
| 36 | Columbia County | $2,303 | $271,200 | 0.85% |
| 37 | Walla Walla County | $3,492 | $408,900 | 0.85% |
| 38 | Thurston County | $4,209 | $480,300 | 0.88% |
| 39 | Pierce County | $4,770 | $526,600 | 0.91% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What county has the lowest property tax in Washington?
San Juan County, with a median effective rate of 0.53% ($4,253 median tax), per Census 2020–2024.
What county has the highest property tax in Washington?
Pierce County at 0.91% ($4,770 median tax).
How much is property tax in Washington?
Washington homeowners paid a median $4,556 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.81%. The lowest county is San Juan County (0.53%) and the highest is Pierce County (0.91%) (Census 2020–2024).