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Thurston County, WA Property Tax Calculator
Thurston County homeowners pay a median $4,209 a year in property tax, 0.88% of a median $480,300 home: above Washington's 0.81% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Thurston County by home value, at 0.88%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $240,000 | $2,102 | $175 |
| $360,000 | $3,154 | $263 |
| $480,000 | $4,205 | $350 |
| $720,000 | $6,307 | $526 |
| $960,000 | $8,410 | $701 |
Thurston County against Washington and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston County | 0.88% | $4,209 | $480,300 | $96,563 |
| Washington | 0.81% | $4,556 | $564,600 | $98,141 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Thurston County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Thurston County?
The effective rate is 0.88%: a median $4,209 a year on a median $480,300 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 21 Washington counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Thurston County?
About $3,504 a year, $292 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Thurston County compare with the rest of Washington?
Its rate is above the state's 0.81%. Across Washington, covered counties range from 0.67% to 0.91%.
How do I lower my Thurston County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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