Grays Harbor County property tax, in one number.
The typical Grays Harbor County homeowner pays $2,512 a year on a $314,000 home. That's close to the Washington rate (0.81%) and below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxGrays Harbor County at a glance
Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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- Bills are up, rates are down.The median tax paid rose from $1,750 in 2015 to $2,591 in 2024 (+48%), while home values rose 116%. That pushed the effective rate down.
- 9th highest rate in Washington.Out of 39 Washington counties with full data. Nationally, the rate is higher than in 50% of U.S. counties.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $2,683, versus $2,248 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Effective rate by city
Largest Washington counties
| County | Median tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | $4,770 | 0.91% |
| Spokane County | $3,434 | 0.84% |
| King County | $7,114 | 0.83% |
| Grays Harbor County | $2,512 | 0.80% |
| Snohomish County | $5,364 | 0.77% |
| Washington | $4,556 | 0.81% |
Compare neighboring counties
Effective property tax rates in and around Grays Harbor County.
Cities and towns in Grays Harbor County
Places with at least 2,000 owner-occupied homes and reliable survey data.
- Aberdeen0.86% · $2,045
- Ocean Shores0.65% · $2,477
- Hoquiam0.87% · $1,976
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Grays Harbor County?
The effective rate is about 0.80%. The median homeowner pays $2,512 a year on a home worth a median $314,000 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Grays Harbor County?
About $2,400 a year, or roughly $200 a month, at Grays Harbor County's average effective rate of 0.80%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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