Washington · FIPS 53055 · ACS 2020–2024
San Juan County, Washington property tax rate
Homeowners in San Juan County paid a median of $4,253 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $799,200 (2020–2024 survey). Taxes came to 0.53% of home value, 30% below the Washington rate of 0.75% and 44% below the U.S. rate of 0.94%.
- 0.53%Effective tax rate±0.03% margin · Washington: 0.75%
- $4,253Median tax per yearWashington: $4,556 · U.S.: $3,119
- $799,200Median home valueWashington: $564,600
- 7,031Owner-occupied homes78% of households own
| Measure | San Juan County | Washington | U.S. | San Juan County 2019–2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective tax rate | 0.53% | 0.75% | 0.94% | 0.54% | −0.02 pts |
| Median tax, all owners | $4,253 | $4,556 | $3,119 | $4,131 | +$122 (+3.0%) |
| Median tax, with a mortgage | $3,993 | $4,665 | $3,489 | $3,916 | +$77 (+2.0%) |
| Median tax, no mortgage | $4,552 | $4,298 | $2,576 | $4,453 | +$99 (+2.2%) |
| Median home value | $799,200 | $564,600 | $332,700 | $726,500 | +$72,700 (+10.0%) |
| Total taxes paid | $38,220,900 | $10,232,446,600 | $360,573,527,500 | $35,988,800 |
How San Juan County compares
- Per $1,000 of home value, owners here paid about $5.29 a year, against $7.54 statewide and $9.40 nationally.
- Rank in Washington: 1 of 38 counties from lowest to highest effective rate (among those with reliable estimates). Nationally, 22% of 2,682 counties had a lower rate.
- Homes with a mortgage: 0.54% of value; homes without one: 0.52%. Median bills: $3,993 and $4,552.
- Compared with the 2019–2023 survey, the effective rate fell (−0.02 pts) and the median tax changed +$122 (+3.0%). The two 5-year surveys share four years of responses, so year-to-year moves are small and partly noise.
- Margin of error: the effective rate is 0.53% ± 0.03% at 90% confidence, from a sample of the 7,031 owner-occupied homes.
Washington counties with similar rates
| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pend Oreille County | 0.56% | $2,142 | $367,900 |
| Skamania County | 0.56% | $3,532 | $529,500 |
| Ferry County | 0.57% | $1,801 | $283,400 |
| Wahkiakum County | 0.59% | $2,392 | $396,800 |
| Lincoln County | 0.60% | $1,744 | $292,800 |
| Stevens County | 0.61% | $2,065 | $350,600 |
| Klickitat County | 0.62% | $2,639 | $425,300 |
| Okanogan County | 0.64% | $2,281 | $299,800 |
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table-based summary file: B25090 (aggregate real estate taxes), B25082 (aggregate home value), B25103 (median real estate taxes), B25077 (median home value) and B25003 (tenure); files dated January 29, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates, same tables (files dated October 31, 2024), for the comparison column.
- Geography names: Census Bureau Geos20245YR.txt (file dated January 22, 2026).
Effective rate = total real estate taxes paid by owner-occupied homes ÷ their total value, as reported by owners to the Census Bureau. It is not a millage rate. Your bill depends on your assessed value, exemptions (such as homestead) and local levies.