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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Mason County, Washington

Mason County has an effective property tax rate of 0.73%. On the median home value of $411,800, that's roughly $3,006 per year. Median household income is $83,270.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
0.73%
median tax $3,006 ÷ median home $411,800
Median Home Value1
$411,800
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$83,270
per-capita $39,551
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$3,006
at 0.73% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricMason CountyWashington (state context)
Effective property tax rate10.73%0.73%
Median home value1$411,800—
State income tax3No state income taxNo state income tax
State sales tax39.57% combined9.57% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Mason County, WA

In Mason County, Washington, the median home value of $411,800 carries an annual property tax bill of about $3,006, based on an effective rate of 0.730%. That rate matches the statewide median and sits just under the national figure of 0.794%, so buyers here aren't paying a premium on taxes relative to most of the country. Income levels help frame the picture: the median household earns $83,270, while per-capita income is $39,551. Across Washington's 39 counties, Mason County ranks 20th for property tax rate. Communities like Allyn, Grapeview, and Hoodsport anchor the area, with Allyn among the better-known spots. For anyone weighing a purchase, the combination of mid-range home prices, a tax rate at the state midpoint, and household earnings above the per-capita figure suggests a market where ongoing tax costs stay fairly contained against what residents bring in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Mason County, WA?
The effective rate is 0.73% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 0.73% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($411,800), the estimated annual bill is about $3,006.
Is Mason County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 0.73% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Mason County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Mason County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.