Seattle, WA variant. This is a Seattle, WA-specific version of the Property Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Property Tax Calculator.
Seattle property tax runs about 0.84% of value - roughly $7,182/year on the $855,000 median home.
Property tax in Seattle
Tax = assessed value × local rate. The 0.84% effective rate captures Seattle's blend of county, city, and school levies.
On the $855,000 median home that's $7,182/year ($599/month), usually escrowed with your mortgage.
About Seattle, WA
Seattle residents pay no state or city income tax, since Washington does not impose a personal income tax on wages.
Seattle is a high-cost housing market, with home prices and rents pushed up by strong technology-driven demand.
Seattle's economy is anchored by major technology and e-commerce companies, along with aerospace and global trade.
Worked example: $855,000 home
$855,000 × 0.84% = $7,182/year. A $600,000 Seattle home would owe about $5,040.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $855,000
- Median rent: $2,350/mo
- Median household income: $116,068
- Local sales tax: 10.35%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.84%
- Cost of living index: 152 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Seattle?
About 0.84% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a median Seattle home?
Roughly $7,182 per year.