In Pacific County, Washington the effective property tax rate is 0.82%. The median homeowner pays $2,250 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $274,000. That rate is the 10th highest of the 39 Washington counties with published data, and the 1597th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Pacific 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 Pacific 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 | $1,640 | $137 |
| $274,000 (county median) | $2,250 | $188 |
| $300,000 | $2,460 | $205 |
| $400,000 | $3,280 | $273 |
| $500,000 | $4,100 | $342 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $274,000 (35th highest in Washington, 630th highest nationally) and the median household income is $62,350. Homes cost about 4.4 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $962 a month. 81.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,174 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Washington statewide median home value is $587,533.
Counties near Pacific County in the Washington property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 0.84% | $487,900 |
| King County | 0.84% | $811,200 |
| Grant County | 0.82% | $275,700 |
| Pacific County | 0.82% | $274,000 |
| Skagit County | 0.82% | $486,200 |
| Yakima County | 0.82% | $281,100 |
| Cowlitz County | 0.81% | $367,400 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Pacific County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate is 0.82% of home value per year, the 10th highest of 39 counties in Washington (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Pacific County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.82%, about $2,460 a year (roughly $205 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Pacific County?
The median home value is $274,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Pacific County?
The median household income is $62,350 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).