Lewis County, Washington Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Washington. Population: 23,965.
The median annual property tax in Lewis County is $2,433, which is 20% lower than the Washington state average and 27% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.71% on a median home value of $341,500. Property taxes represent 3.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,433
-20% vs State
+27% vs US
Median Home Value
$341,500
-14% vs State
+61% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.71%
-7% vs State
-25% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,488
$207/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,338
$195/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 | $2,433 +4.2% | 0.71% |
| 2022 | $2,336 +10.2% | 0.76% |
| 2021 | $2,119 +10.5% | 0.81% |
| 2020 | $1,917 +6.3% | 0.83% |
| 2019 | $1,803 | 0.86% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$69,690
per year
Monthly Tax
$203
per month
Other Counties in Washington
Stevens County
Tax: $2,016/yr Rate: 0.65%
Clallam County
Tax: $2,860/yr Rate: 0.74%
Whatcom County
Tax: $3,819/yr Rate: 0.71%
Chelan County
Tax: $3,235/yr Rate: 0.71%
Franklin County
Tax: $2,638/yr Rate: 0.76%
Spokane County
Tax: $3,196/yr Rate: 0.86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lewis County, Washington? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lewis County is $2,433 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.71% on a median home value of $341,500.
How does Lewis County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lewis County are 27% 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 Lewis County? ▼
In Lewis County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,488 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,338. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lewis County? ▼
Property taxes in Lewis County represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $69,690. 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.