In Jefferson County, Washington the effective property tax rate is 0.73%. The median homeowner pays $3,596 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $495,100. That rate is the 25th highest of the 39 Washington counties with published data, and the 1860th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 | $1,460 | $122 |
| $300,000 | $2,190 | $183 |
| $400,000 | $2,920 | $243 |
| $495,100 (county median) | $3,600 | $300 |
| $500,000 | $3,650 | $304 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $495,100 (7th highest in Washington, 109th highest nationally) and the median household income is $71,143. Homes cost about 7.0 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,291 a month. 79.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,100 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Washington statewide median home value is $587,533.
Counties near Jefferson County in the Washington property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 0.76% | $345,700 |
| Mason County | 0.75% | $377,400 |
| Clallam County | 0.74% | $385,600 |
| Jefferson County | 0.73% | $495,100 |
| Skamania County | 0.72% | $472,600 |
| Chelan County | 0.71% | $454,900 |
| Kittitas County | 0.71% | $459,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Jefferson County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate is 0.73% of home value per year, the 25th highest of 39 counties in Washington (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Jefferson County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.73%, about $2,190 a year (roughly $183 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Jefferson County?
The median home value is $495,100 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
The median household income is $71,143 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).