In Pierce County, Washington the effective property tax rate is 0.94%. The median homeowner pays $4,555 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $484,400. That rate is the 1st highest of the 39 Washington counties with published data, and the 1319th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Pierce 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 Pierce County is above 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 | $1,880 | $157 |
| $300,000 | $2,820 | $235 |
| $400,000 | $3,760 | $313 |
| $484,400 (county median) | $4,560 | $380 |
| $500,000 | $4,700 | $392 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $484,400 (10th highest in Washington, 126th highest nationally) and the median household income is $96,632. Homes cost about 5.0 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,722 a month. 64.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,184 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Washington statewide median home value is $587,533.
Counties near Pierce County in the Washington property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | 0.94% | $484,400 |
| Thurston County | 0.90% | $451,500 |
| Walla Walla County | 0.90% | $375,600 |
| Grays Harbor County | 0.87% | $279,500 |
| Columbia County | 0.86% | $256,100 |
| Spokane County | 0.86% | $370,500 |
| Adams County | 0.84% | $251,300 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Pierce County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate is 0.94% of home value per year, the 1st highest of 39 counties in Washington (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Pierce County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.94%, about $2,820 a year (roughly $235 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Pierce County?
The median home value is $484,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Pierce County?
The median household income is $96,632 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).