Okanogan County, Washington Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Washington. Population: 12,341.
The median annual property tax in Okanogan County is $2,194, which is 28% lower than the Washington state average and 14% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.77% on a median home value of $284,200. Property taxes represent 3.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,194
-28% vs State
+14% vs US
Median Home Value
$284,200
-29% vs State
+34% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.77%
+1% vs State
-19% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,353
$196/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,974
$165/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 | $2,194 +11.3% | 0.77% |
| 2022 | $1,972 +6.0% | 0.79% |
| 2021 | $1,860 +4.2% | 0.85% |
| 2020 | $1,785 +11.6% | 0.87% |
| 2019 | $1,599 | 0.88% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$60,293
per year
Monthly Tax
$183
per month
Other Counties in Washington
Klickitat County
Tax: $2,401/yr Rate: 0.62%
Kittitas County
Tax: $3,255/yr Rate: 0.71%
Yakima County
Tax: $2,299/yr Rate: 0.82%
Kitsap County
Tax: $4,030/yr Rate: 0.80%
Benton County
Tax: $2,910/yr Rate: 0.79%
King County
Tax: $6,785/yr Rate: 0.84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Okanogan County, Washington? ▼
The median annual property tax in Okanogan County is $2,194 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.77% on a median home value of $284,200.
How does Okanogan County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Okanogan County are 14% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.77% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Okanogan County? ▼
In Okanogan County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,353 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,974. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Okanogan County? ▼
Property taxes in Okanogan County represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $60,293. 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.