Washington, DC — income, home value, property tax, and sales tax.
In ZIP code 20009, within Washington, homes carry a median value of $722,500, and the county's 0.58% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $4,190 a year in taxes on such a home. Households here earn a median of $146,664, with per-capita income at $111,612, so that tax bill absorbs under 3% of typical household earnings. A 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases. High incomes alongside steep home values keep ownership within reach, though the upfront cost of buying remains the dominant hurdle rather than the annual tax itself.
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