--- title: "Washington Property Tax Calculator (0.79% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Washington homeowners pay a median $4,729 a year in property tax on a median home value of $602,200, an effective rate of 0.79%: the 24th highest of the 50 states and DC and 12% below the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Washington home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/washington --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Washington property tax calculator Washington homeowners pay a median $4,729 a year in property tax on a median home value of $602,200, an effective rate of 0.79%: the 24th highest of the 50 states and DC and 12% below the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $4,729 $394 a month at 0.7853% - Median tax paid in Washington: $4,729 - Median home value there: $602,200 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $5,363 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Washington property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 0.79%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $1,571 | $131 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $2,356 | $196 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $3,141 | $262 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $3,927 | $327 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $5,890 | $491 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $7,853 | $654 | $8,905 | ## Washington vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Washington | 0.79% | $4,729 | $602,200 | | [Oregon](/property-tax-calculator/oregon) | 0.78% | $3,895 | $497,500 | | [Idaho](/property-tax-calculator/idaho) | 0.43% | $1,912 | $446,400 | ## What Washington homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $4,729 (10th highest of 51); $4,814 for homes with a mortgage and $4,556 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $602,200, so a typical home pays about $394 a month. - 1,992,341 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: Washington has no tax on wage income; sales tax averages 9.57% with local taxes ([Washington sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/washington)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Washington revenue department](https://dor.wa.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Washington property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Washington? The effective rate is 0.79% of home value: the median tax paid ($4,729) divided by the median home value ($602,200), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Washington? About $2,356 a year ($196 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Washington have high property taxes? Washington has the 24th highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 24 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 10th highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Washington property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Washington - [Washington paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/washington) - [Washington income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/washington) - [Washington sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/washington) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)