How much are property taxes in Washougal, WA?
Homeowners in Washougal, WA pay a median of $4,549 (±$230) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,769.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,898.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $552,300.
In Washougal, the median real estate tax went from $3,332 in 2015–2019 to $4,549 in 2020–2024 (+36.5%).
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
- $4,549 (±$230)
- With a mortgage
- $4,769
- Without a mortgage
- $3,898
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Washougal against Clark County, its state and the nation
| Washougal | Clark County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,549 (±$230) | $4,290 (±$45) | $4,556 (±$16) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,769 (±$290) | $4,249 (±$56) | $4,665 (±$23) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,898 (±$427) | $4,386 (±$81) | $4,298 (±$33) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $552,300 (±$27,454) | $522,900 (±$7,405) | $564,600 (±$1,940) | $332,700 |
In Washougal, the median real estate tax is higher than in Clark County ($4,290).
It is not measurably different from Washington ($4,556).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Clark County, Washougal ranks 11 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 152 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 Washougal
The median tax ($4,549) is 0.8% of the median home value ($552,300).
Across Clark 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 Washougal have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,332 (±$198) | $4,549 (±$230) | +36.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $325,500 (±$15,270) | $552,300 (±$27,454) | +69.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,845 (±$60) | $2,373 (±$109) | +28.6% | 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 Washougal
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washougal | — | $4,549 (±$230) | — |
| Troutdale | 3.8 mi | $4,316 (±$106) | Not measurably different |
| Camas | 4.3 mi | $6,361 (±$201) | Higher |
| Fern Prairie | 4.5 mi | $5,117 (±$1,089) | Not measurably different |
| Wood Village | 4.8 mi | $2,659 (±$484) | Lower |
| Fairview | 5.0 mi | $3,492 (±$352) | Lower |
| Gresham | 7.2 mi | $4,174 (±$84) | Lower |
| Boring | 11 mi | $5,184 (±$1,080) | Not measurably different |
| Maywood Park | 11 mi | $4,531 (±$177) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wood Village, OR ($2,659), Fairview, OR ($3,492), Gresham, OR ($4,174).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Camas, WA ($6,361).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lewisville | $5,262 (±$722) |
| 6 | Barberton | $5,154 (±$330) |
| 7 | Fern Prairie | $5,117 (±$1,089) |
| 8 | Meadow Glade | $5,000 (±$810) |
| 9 | Venersborg | $4,996 (±$603) |
| 10 | Lake Shore | $4,711 (±$342) |
| 11 | Washougal | $4,549 (±$230) |
| 12 | La Center | $4,514 (±$541) |
| 13 | Brush Prairie | $4,500 (±$1,070) |
| 14 | Salmon Creek | $4,453 (±$152) |
| 15 | Mount Vista | $4,387 (±$285) |
| 16 | Ridgefield | $4,313 (±$271) |
| 17 | Amboy | $4,134 (±$671) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Clark 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 Washougal
How much are property taxes in Washougal?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Washougal, WA is $4,549 (±$230) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Washougal?
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 Washougal, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Washougal gone up?
In Washougal, the median real estate tax went from $3,332 in 2015–2019 to $4,549 in 2020–2024 (+36.5%).
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 Washougal higher than in Clark County?
In Washougal, the median real estate tax is higher than in Clark County ($4,290).
It is not measurably different from 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 — Washougal city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washougal city, Washington
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washougal city, Washington
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washougal city, Washington
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washougal 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 Washougal city, Washington (place:76405, 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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