How much are property taxes in University Place, WA?
Homeowners in University Place, WA pay a median of $6,162 (±$229) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,120.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,226.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $624,800.
In University Place, the median real estate tax went from $4,750 in 2015–2019 to $6,162 in 2020–2024 (+29.7%).
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
- $6,162 (±$229)
- With a mortgage
- $6,120
- Without a mortgage
- $6,226
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in University Place against Pierce County, its state and the nation
| University Place | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,162 (±$229) | $4,770 (±$47) | $4,556 (±$16) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,120 (±$318) | $4,740 (±$57) | $4,665 (±$23) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,226 (±$320) | $4,855 (±$92) | $4,298 (±$33) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $624,800 (±$19,256) | $526,600 (±$5,524) | $564,600 (±$1,940) | $332,700 |
In University Place, the median real estate tax is higher than in Pierce County ($4,770).
It is also higher than in Washington ($4,556).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Pierce County, University Place ranks 13 of 56 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 81 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 University Place
The median tax ($6,162) is 1.0% of the median home value ($624,800).
Across Pierce County the same ratio is 0.9%.
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 University Place have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,750 (±$97) | $6,162 (±$229) | +29.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $367,200 (±$8,293) | $624,800 (±$19,256) | +70.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,169 (±$57) | $2,706 (±$138) | +24.8% | 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 University Place
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Place | — | $6,162 (±$229) | — |
| Fircrest | 1.8 mi | $4,714 (±$494) | Lower |
| Lakewood | 3.7 mi | $4,326 (±$196) | Lower |
| Steilacoom | 3.8 mi | $4,616 (±$253) | Lower |
| Tacoma | 4.8 mi | $4,482 (±$67) | Lower |
| Wollochet | 4.9 mi | $6,684 (±$436) | Higher |
| Fox Island | 5.5 mi | $7,625 (±$1,199) | Higher |
| Ruston | 5.9 mi | $7,926 (±$736) | Higher |
| Midland | 7.0 mi | $3,308 (±$589) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fircrest, WA ($4,714), Lakewood, WA ($4,326), Steilacoom, WA ($4,616).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wollochet, WA ($6,684), Fox Island, WA ($7,625), Ruston, WA ($7,926).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Clear Lake (Pierce County) | $6,575 (±$4,027) |
| 8 | Tehaleh | $6,339 (±$402) |
| 9 | Maplewood | $6,327 (±$288) |
| 10 | Artondale | $6,289 (±$293) |
| 11 | Fife Heights | $6,271 (±$546) |
| 12 | Edgewood | $6,214 (±$428) |
| 13 | University Place | $6,162 (±$229) |
| 14 | South Creek | $5,543 (±$2,194) |
| 15 | Summit View | $5,474 (±$603) |
| 16 | Bonney Lake | $5,436 (±$307) |
| 17 | Anderson Island | $5,225 (±$1,791) |
| 18 | Sumner | $5,213 (±$393) |
| 19 | McMillin | $5,212 (±$650) |
Showing 13 of 56 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 University Place
How much are property taxes in University Place?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in University Place, WA is $6,162 (±$229) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in University Place?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.0% of the median home value in University Place, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in University Place gone up?
In University Place, the median real estate tax went from $4,750 in 2015–2019 to $6,162 in 2020–2024 (+29.7%).
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 University Place higher than in Pierce County?
In University Place, the median real estate tax is higher than in Pierce County ($4,770).
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 — University Place city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Place city, Washington
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University Place city, Washington
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University Place city, Washington
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University Place city, 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 University Place city, Washington (place:73465, 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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