Skamania County, Washington Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Washington. Population: 4,001.
The median annual property tax in Skamania County is $3,380, which is 12% higher than the Washington state average and 76% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.72% on a median home value of $472,600. Property taxes represent 3.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,380
+12% vs State
+76% vs US
Median Home Value
$472,600
+19% vs State
+123% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.72%
-5% vs State
-24% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,525
$294/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,228
$269/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 | $3,380 +3.6% | 0.72% |
| 2022 | $3,263 +16.8% | 0.74% |
| 2021 | $2,793 +11.9% | 0.76% |
| 2020 | $2,495 +9.6% | 0.74% |
| 2019 | $2,277 | 0.77% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$90,085
per year
Monthly Tax
$282
per month
Other Counties in Washington
Klickitat County
Tax: $2,401/yr Rate: 0.62%
Columbia County
Tax: $2,215/yr Rate: 0.86%
Clallam County
Tax: $2,860/yr Rate: 0.74%
King County
Tax: $6,785/yr Rate: 0.84%
Chelan County
Tax: $3,235/yr Rate: 0.71%
Okanogan County
Tax: $2,194/yr Rate: 0.77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Skamania County, Washington? ▼
The median annual property tax in Skamania County is $3,380 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.72% on a median home value of $472,600.
How does Skamania County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Skamania County are 76% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.72% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Skamania County? ▼
In Skamania County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,525 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,228. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Skamania County? ▼
Property taxes in Skamania County represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $90,085. 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.