How much are property taxes in Picnic Point, WA?
Homeowners in Picnic Point, WA pay a median of $6,349 (±$213) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,361.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,307.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $833,800.
In Picnic Point, the median real estate tax went from $4,551 in 2015–2019 to $6,349 in 2020–2024 (+39.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $6,349 (±$213)
- With a mortgage
- $6,361
- Without a mortgage
- $6,307
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Picnic Point against Snohomish County, its state and the nation
| Picnic Point | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,349 (±$213) | $5,364 (±$64) | $4,556 (±$16) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,361 (±$159) | $5,449 (±$77) | $4,665 (±$23) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,307 (±$722) | $5,128 (±$112) | $4,298 (±$33) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $833,800 (±$30,062) | $696,000 (±$4,737) | $564,600 (±$1,940) | $332,700 |
In Picnic Point, the median real estate tax is higher than in Snohomish County ($5,364).
It is also higher than in Washington ($4,556).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Snohomish County, Picnic Point ranks 19 of 55 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 66 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Picnic Point
The median tax ($6,349) is 0.8% of the median home value ($833,800).
Across Snohomish County the same ratio is 0.8%.
Across Washington it is 0.8%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Picnic Point have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,551 (±$240) | $6,349 (±$213) | +39.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $485,700 (±$22,963) | $833,800 (±$30,062) | +71.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,348 (±$76) | $2,907 (±$146) | +23.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Picnic Point
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Point | — | $6,349 (±$213) | — |
| Meadowdale | 1.3 mi | $6,609 (±$245) | Not measurably different |
| North Lynnwood | 2.2 mi | $4,812 (±$376) | Lower |
| Mukilteo | 2.5 mi | $5,953 (±$209) | Lower |
| Lake Stickney | 2.6 mi | $4,862 (±$370) | Lower |
| Lynnwood | 3.3 mi | $5,167 (±$230) | Lower |
| Larch Way | 3.5 mi | $6,566 (±$422) | Not measurably different |
| Martha Lake | 4.1 mi | $6,334 (±$363) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Creek | 4.6 mi | $7,026 (±$428) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Lynnwood, WA ($4,812), Mukilteo, WA ($5,953), Lake Stickney, WA ($4,862).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mill Creek, WA ($7,026).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Snohomish County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Cavalero | $6,916 (±$980) |
| 14 | Meadowdale | $6,609 (±$245) |
| 15 | Larch Way | $6,566 (±$422) |
| 16 | Eastmont | $6,476 (±$172) |
| 17 | Sunday Lake | $6,468 (±$1,097) |
| 18 | Brier | $6,465 (±$257) |
| 19 | Picnic Point | $6,349 (±$213) |
| 20 | Martha Lake | $6,334 (±$363) |
| 21 | Chain Lake | $6,327 (±$570) |
| 22 | Bothell West | $6,304 (±$279) |
| 23 | Arlington Heights | $6,235 (±$665) |
| 24 | Edmonds | $6,190 (±$187) |
| 25 | Alderwood Manor | $6,104 (±$216) |
Showing 13 of 55 places in Snohomish County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Picnic Point is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Picnic Point
How much are property taxes in Picnic Point?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Picnic Point, WA is $6,349 (±$213) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Picnic Point?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.8% of the median home value in Picnic Point, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Picnic Point gone up?
In Picnic Point, the median real estate tax went from $4,551 in 2015–2019 to $6,349 in 2020–2024 (+39.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Picnic Point higher than in Snohomish County?
In Picnic Point, the median real estate tax is higher than in Snohomish County ($5,364).
It is also higher than in Washington ($4,556).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Picnic Point CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Picnic Point CDP, Washington
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Picnic Point CDP, Washington
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Picnic Point CDP, Washington
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Picnic Point CDP, Washington
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Picnic Point CDP, Washington (place:54213, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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