How much are property taxes in Walla Walla, WA?
Homeowners in Walla Walla, WA pay a median of $3,183 (±$263) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,041.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,489.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $393,600.
In Walla Walla, the median real estate tax went from $2,270 in 2015–2019 to $3,183 in 2020–2024 (+40.2%).
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
- $3,183 (±$263)
- With a mortgage
- $3,041
- Without a mortgage
- $3,489
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Walla Walla against Walla Walla County, its state and the nation
| Walla Walla | Walla Walla County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,183 (±$263) | $3,492 (±$168) | $4,556 (±$16) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,041 (±$274) | $3,559 (±$191) | $4,665 (±$23) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,489 (±$543) | $3,368 (±$307) | $4,298 (±$33) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $393,600 (±$17,424) | $408,900 (±$13,857) | $564,600 (±$1,940) | $332,700 |
In Walla Walla, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Walla Walla County ($3,492).
It is also lower than in Washington ($4,556).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Walla Walla County, Walla Walla ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 276 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 Walla Walla
The median tax ($3,183) is 0.8% of the median home value ($393,600).
Across Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,270 (±$88) | $3,183 (±$263) | +40.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $203,500 (±$11,436) | $393,600 (±$17,424) | +93.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,422 (±$66) | $1,807 (±$82) | +27.1% | 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 Walla Walla
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla | — | $3,183 (±$263) | — |
| Walla Walla East | 2.2 mi | $4,695 (±$2,003) | Not measurably different |
| Garrett | 3.1 mi | $3,829 (±$312) | Higher |
| College Place | 3.2 mi | $3,244 (±$257) | Not measurably different |
| Milton-Freewater | 9.5 mi | $1,952 (±$220) | Lower |
| Umapine | 10 mi | $2,007 (±$1,480) | Not measurably different |
| Prescott | 16 mi | $1,861 (±$835) | Lower |
| Waitsburg | 17 mi | $2,480 (±$226) | Lower |
| Weston | 18 mi | $1,286 (±$282) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Milton-Freewater, OR ($1,952), Prescott, WA ($1,861), Waitsburg, WA ($2,480).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Garrett, WA ($3,829).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Walla Walla County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walla Walla East | $4,695 (±$2,003) |
| 2 | Garrett | $3,829 (±$312) |
| 3 | Burbank | $3,627 (±$545) |
| 4 | College Place | $3,244 (±$257) |
| 5 | Walla Walla | $3,183 (±$263) |
| 6 | Waitsburg | $2,480 (±$226) |
| 7 | Prescott | $1,861 (±$835) |
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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How much are property taxes in Walla Walla?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Walla Walla, WA is $3,183 (±$263) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Walla Walla?
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 Walla Walla, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Walla Walla gone up?
In Walla Walla, the median real estate tax went from $2,270 in 2015–2019 to $3,183 in 2020–2024 (+40.2%).
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 Walla Walla higher than in Walla Walla County?
In Walla Walla, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Walla Walla County ($3,492).
It is also lower than in 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 — Walla Walla city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walla Walla city, Washington
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Walla Walla city, Washington
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Walla Walla city, Washington
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla city, Washington (place:75775, 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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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