How much are property taxes in Rocky Point, WA?
Homeowners in Rocky Point, WA pay a median of $4,036 (±$1,474) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,243.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,286.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $534,600.
In Rocky Point, the median real estate tax went from $2,800 in 2015–2019 to $4,036 in 2020–2024 (+44.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,036 (±$1,474)
- With a mortgage
- $5,243
- Without a mortgage
- $3,286
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Rocky Point against Kitsap County, its state and the nation
| Rocky Point | Kitsap County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,036 (±$1,474) | $4,279 (±$67) | $4,556 (±$16) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,243 (±$1,379) | $4,237 (±$80) | $4,665 (±$23) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,286 (±$1,464) | $4,397 (±$148) | $4,298 (±$33) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $534,600 (±$88,289) | $555,100 (±$8,124) | $564,600 (±$1,940) | $332,700 |
In Rocky Point, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Kitsap County ($4,279).
It is not measurably different from Washington ($4,556).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Kitsap County, Rocky Point ranks 11 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 197 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 Rocky Point
The median tax ($4,036) is 0.8% of the median home value ($534,600).
Across Kitsap 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 Rocky Point have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,800 (±$421) | $4,036 (±$1,474) | +44.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $273,500 (±$33,875) | $534,600 (±$88,289) | +95.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,476 (±$314) | $2,284 (±$304) | +54.7% | 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 Rocky Point
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Point | — | $4,036 (±$1,474) | — |
| Tracyton | 1.2 mi | $3,631 (±$312) | Not measurably different |
| Kitsap Lake | 2.0 mi | $4,235 (±$1,307) | Not measurably different |
| Navy Yard City | 2.8 mi | $2,761 (±$497) | Not measurably different |
| Enetai | 3.0 mi | $4,102 (±$539) | Not measurably different |
| Chico | 3.2 mi | $5,491 (±$450) | Not measurably different |
| Port Orchard | 4.2 mi | $3,992 (±$270) | Not measurably different |
| Bremerton | 4.4 mi | $3,268 (±$139) | Not measurably different |
| Silverdale | 5.1 mi | $4,278 (±$171) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Kitsap County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Poulsbo | $4,503 (±$295) |
| 6 | Lofall | $4,370 (±$350) |
| 7 | Silverdale | $4,278 (±$171) |
| 8 | Kitsap Lake | $4,235 (±$1,307) |
| 9 | Hansville | $4,140 (±$561) |
| 10 | Enetai | $4,102 (±$539) |
| 11 | Rocky Point | $4,036 (±$1,474) |
| 12 | Port Orchard | $3,992 (±$270) |
| 13 | Indianola | $3,918 (±$180) |
| 14 | Tracyton | $3,631 (±$312) |
| 15 | Kingston | $3,571 (±$590) |
| 16 | Manchester | $3,529 (±$227) |
| 17 | Suquamish | $3,510 (±$195) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Kitsap County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Rocky 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 Rocky Point
How much are property taxes in Rocky Point?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Rocky Point, WA is $4,036 (±$1,474) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Rocky 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 Rocky Point, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Rocky Point gone up?
In Rocky Point, the median real estate tax went from $2,800 in 2015–2019 to $4,036 in 2020–2024 (+44.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Rocky Point higher than in Kitsap County?
In Rocky Point, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Kitsap County ($4,279).
It is not measurably different from Washington ($4,556).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Point CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Point CDP, Washington
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Point CDP, Washington
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Point CDP, Washington
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky 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 Rocky Point CDP, Washington (place:59390, 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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