Waterville, Washington property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.90%

Homeowners in Waterville, Washington paid a median $2,360 a year in property tax on a median home worth $262,000, an effective rate of about 0.90% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#326 lowest of 397Washington places we cover

0.77%Douglas County overall
Median tax paid
$2,360
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$262,000
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.90%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
3.0%
of $78,589 median household income
Owner costs
$1,342/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Waterville vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Waterville0.90%
Douglas County0.77%
Washington0.81%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Waterville$2,360
Douglas County$3,319
Washington$4,556
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Waterville

At the local 0.90% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,351$113
$250,000$2,252$188
$350,000$3,153$263
$500,000$4,504$375

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท 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 is the property tax rate in Waterville, Washington?

Homeowners in Waterville, Washington paid a median $2,360 a year in property tax on a median home worth $262,000, an effective rate of about 0.90% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Waterville?

About $2,252 a year at the 0.90% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Waterville higher than the rest of Washington?

Waterville ranks #326 lowest of 397 Washington places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.81%. Douglas County overall is 0.77%.