In Whatcom County, Washington the effective property tax rate is 0.71%. The median homeowner pays $3,819 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $536,100. That rate is the 27th highest of the 39 Washington counties with published data, and the 1929th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Whatcom 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 Whatcom 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 | $1,420 | $118 |
| $300,000 | $2,130 | $178 |
| $400,000 | $2,840 | $237 |
| $500,000 | $3,550 | $296 |
| $536,100 (county median) | $3,820 | $318 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $536,100 (4th highest in Washington, 91st highest nationally) and the median household income is $80,989. Homes cost about 6.6 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,465 a month. 63.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,015 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Washington statewide median home value is $587,533.
Counties near Whatcom County in the Washington property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Chelan County | 0.71% | $454,900 |
| Kittitas County | 0.71% | $459,900 |
| Lewis County | 0.71% | $341,500 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Whatcom County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate is 0.71% of home value per year, the 27th highest of 39 counties in Washington (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Whatcom County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.71%, about $2,130 a year (roughly $178 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Whatcom County?
The median home value is $536,100 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Whatcom County?
The median household income is $80,989 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).