Thurston County, Washington Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Washington. Population: 79,392.
The median annual property tax in Thurston County is $4,043, which is 34% higher than the Washington state average and 110% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.90% on a median home value of $451,500. Property taxes represent 4.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,043
+34% vs State
+110% vs US
Median Home Value
$451,500
+14% vs State
+113% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.90%
+18% vs State
-5% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,057
$338/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,010
$334/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 | $4,043 +6.3% | 0.90% |
| 2022 | $3,802 +10.3% | 0.92% |
| 2021 | $3,446 +5.4% | 1.00% |
| 2020 | $3,268 +6.2% | 1.04% |
| 2019 | $3,076 | 1.07% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$93,985
per year
Monthly Tax
$337
per month
Other Counties in Washington
Adams County
Tax: $2,104/yr Rate: 0.84%
Chelan County
Tax: $3,235/yr Rate: 0.71%
Franklin County
Tax: $2,638/yr Rate: 0.76%
Garfield County
Tax: $1,306/yr Rate: 0.61%
Wahkiakum County
Tax: $2,084/yr Rate: 0.60%
Island County
Tax: $3,765/yr Rate: 0.70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Thurston County, Washington? ▼
The median annual property tax in Thurston County is $4,043 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.90% on a median home value of $451,500.
How does Thurston County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Thurston County are 110% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.90% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Thurston County? ▼
In Thurston County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,057 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,010. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Thurston County? ▼
Property taxes in Thurston County represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $93,985. 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.