Kittitas County, Washington Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Washington. Population: 12,221.
The median annual property tax in Kittitas County is $3,255, which is 7% higher than the Washington state average and 69% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.71% on a median home value of $459,900. Property taxes represent 4.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,255
+7% vs State
+69% vs US
Median Home Value
$459,900
+16% vs State
+117% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.71%
-7% vs State
-25% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,293
$274/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,201
$267/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,255 +11.7% | 0.71% |
| 2022 | $2,914 +8.9% | 0.70% |
| 2021 | $2,676 +7.0% | 0.76% |
| 2020 | $2,502 +6.6% | 0.79% |
| 2019 | $2,346 | 0.82% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$69,928
per year
Monthly Tax
$271
per month
Other Counties in Washington
Garfield County
Tax: $1,306/yr Rate: 0.61%
Island County
Tax: $3,765/yr Rate: 0.70%
Skagit County
Tax: $4,008/yr Rate: 0.82%
Lincoln County
Tax: $1,621/yr Rate: 0.60%
Whatcom County
Tax: $3,819/yr Rate: 0.71%
Jefferson County
Tax: $3,596/yr Rate: 0.73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Kittitas County, Washington? ▼
The median annual property tax in Kittitas County is $3,255 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.71% on a median home value of $459,900.
How does Kittitas County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Kittitas County are 69% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.71% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Kittitas County? ▼
In Kittitas County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,293 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,201. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Kittitas County? ▼
Property taxes in Kittitas County represent approximately 4.7% of the median household income of $69,928. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.