In Ferry County, Washington the effective property tax rate is 0.65%. The median homeowner pays $1,792 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $274,500. That rate is the 33rd highest of the 39 Washington counties with published data, and the 2129th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Ferry County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Washington statewide average is 0.84%, so Ferry County is below it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.
| Home value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,300 | $108 |
| $274,500 (county median) | $1,790 | $149 |
| $300,000 | $1,950 | $163 |
| $400,000 | $2,600 | $217 |
| $500,000 | $3,250 | $271 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $274,500 (34th highest in Washington, 627th highest nationally) and the median household income is $54,650. Homes cost about 5.0 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $703 a month. 75.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,218 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Washington statewide median home value is $587,533.
Counties near Ferry County in the Washington property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom County | 0.71% | $536,100 |
| Island County | 0.70% | $535,300 |
| Pend Oreille County | 0.67% | $307,800 |
| Ferry County | 0.65% | $274,500 |
| Stevens County | 0.65% | $308,000 |
| Klickitat County | 0.62% | $388,700 |
| Garfield County | 0.61% | $214,200 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Ferry County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate is 0.65% of home value per year, the 33rd highest of 39 counties in Washington (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Ferry County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.65%, about $1,950 a year (roughly $163 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Ferry County?
The median home value is $274,500 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Ferry County?
The median household income is $54,650 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).