Property tax in Washington
Overview
Across 39 Washington counties, the average effective property-tax rate is about 0.73% (range 0.53%–0.91%). Confidence: Medium (county-level ACS estimates).
Data as of 2024-12-31 (data version 2024.1). Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year, table B25103; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year, table B25077.
The 2022 NAIC HO-3 state average is $1,151/yr. County insurance pages adjust this historical baseline for home value and FEMA risk; confidence is Low. Compare total monthly carrying costs in Washington.
Key county estimates in Washington
Start with these larger or higher-value county pages, then use the full table for the rest of the published Washington launch wave.
- King County: 0.83% effective rate; $7,114/yr typical tax on the county median home
- San Juan County: 0.53% effective rate; $4,253/yr typical tax on the county median home
- Snohomish County: 0.77% effective rate; $5,364/yr typical tax on the county median home
- Island County: 0.67% effective rate; $3,999/yr typical tax on the county median home
- Whatcom County: 0.7% effective rate; $4,087/yr typical tax on the county median home
- Kitsap County: 0.77% effective rate; $4,279/yr typical tax on the county median home
- Skagit County: 0.79% effective rate; $4,308/yr typical tax on the county median home
- Jefferson County: 0.71% effective rate; $3,818/yr typical tax on the county median home