Washington Property Tax Calculator
Applies Washington’s effective rate of 0.75%.
Washington property tax estimator
Applies Washington’s effective rate of 0.75%.
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Washington at a glance
| Figure | Washington | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Effective property tax rate | 0.75% | [1] |
| Median home value | $603,000 | [1] |
| Tax on the median home | $4,523 | [1] |
| Homestead exemption | None / local only | [2] |
Washington highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: Washington, ranked 30 of 50. Median 0.79%.
Washington property tax by home value
Annual tax at Washington's 0.75% effective rate, with and without homestead.
| Home value | Annual | Monthly | No exemption |
|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $563 | $47 | $563 |
| $100,000 | $750 | $63 | $750 |
| $125,000 | $938 | $78 | $938 |
| $150,000 | $1,125 | $94 | $1,125 |
| $175,000 | $1,313 | $109 | $1,313 |
| $200,000 | $1,500 | $125 | $1,500 |
| $225,000 | $1,688 | $141 | $1,688 |
| $250,000 | $1,875 | $156 | $1,875 |
| $300,000 | $2,250 | $188 | $2,250 |
| $350,000 | $2,625 | $219 | $2,625 |
| $400,000 | $3,000 | $250 | $3,000 |
| $450,000 | $3,375 | $281 | $3,375 |
| $500,000 | $3,750 | $313 | $3,750 |
| $600,000 | $4,500 | $375 | $4,500 |
| $700,000 | $5,250 | $438 | $5,250 |
| $850,000 | $6,375 | $531 | $6,375 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,500 | $625 | $7,500 |
| $1,250,000 | $9,375 | $781 | $9,375 |
Worked figures for Washington
Washington values:
| Value | Annual | Monthly | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $750 | $63 | 0.75% |
| $150,000 | $1,125 | $94 | 0.75% |
| $200,000 | $1,500 | $125 | 0.75% |
| $250,000 | $1,875 | $156 | 0.75% |
| $300,000 | $2,250 | $188 | 0.75% |
| $400,000 | $3,000 | $250 | 0.75% |
| $500,000 | $3,750 | $313 | 0.75% |
| $600,000 | $4,500 | $375 | 0.75% |
| $750,000 | $5,625 | $469 | 0.75% |
| $900,000 | $6,750 | $563 | 0.75% |
| $1,000,000 | $7,500 | $625 | 0.75% |
| $1,500,000 | $11,250 | $938 | 0.75% |
How Washington compares nationally
On effective property tax rate, Washington ranks #30 of 50 at 0.75% — 5% below the median of 0.79%. The national range runs from 0.29% (Hawaii) to 1.88% (Illinois).
| Rank | State | Effective property tax rate |
|---|---|---|
| #28 | Virginia | 0.78% |
| #29 | Indiana | 0.76% |
| #30 | Washington | 0.75% |
| #31 | Kentucky | 0.74% |
| #32 | California | 0.70% |
Mid-range effective rates, ranked
Same rule structure as Washington:
| State | Effective property tax rate | vs Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1.44% | +92.0% |
| Texas | 1.40% | +86.7% |
| Ohio | 1.36% | +81.3% |
| Iowa | 1.33% | +77.3% |
| Wisconsin | 1.32% | +76.0% |
| Pennsylvania | 1.26% | +68.0% |
| Kansas | 1.21% | +61.3% |
| Michigan | 1.19% | +58.7% |
| Rhode Island | 1.12% | +49.3% |
| Massachusetts | 1.00% | +33.3% |
| Maine | 0.98% | +30.7% |
| Alaska | 0.94% | +25.3% |
Washington questions, answered with Washington numbers
What is property tax on a median Washington home?▾
Washington's median home is $603,000 and its effective rate is 0.75%, giving roughly $4,523 a year — about $377 a month in escrow.
What about a $500,000 home?▾
Approximately $3,750 annually.
Does Washington have a homestead exemption?▾
Washington has no flat statewide homestead exemption; relief is handled locally, so check with your county assessor.
Other mid-range effective rates
Last reviewed 2026-08-26. Washington figures only — verify with the relevant Washington agency before acting. How this is calculated.