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The median home price in Tacoma, WA is $445,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.10% — below the national average of 1.10%. We've pre-filled the calculator with local figures so your estimate reflects what buyers actually pay in Tacoma.
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Data as of · Sources: Zillow, Census ACS, Tax Foundation, Freddie Mac
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Washington Financial Snapshot (2026) — Mortgage Payment Calculator
Home value, monthly carrying cost, property tax, and insurance are the four levers for the mortgage payment calculator in Washington.
How the Mortgage Payment Calculator Math Works Under Washington Law
Every real-estate number on this page runs through the same core identity: the monthly principal-and-interest payment on a fully amortizing fixed-rate loan is M = P · r / (1 − (1+r)^(−n)), where P is the loan principal, r is the monthly rate (annual rate / 12), and n is the term in months. For a typical Washington buyer in 2026, P starts from an $615,000 median home value (Zillow ZHVI)[1], minus a standard 20% down payment.
On top of P&I the calculator adds the two Washington-specific carrying costs: property tax at the state effective rate of 0.98%[2] and homeowners insurance at roughly $1,060/year (NAIC state average)[3]. The Freddie Mac PMMS national average 30-year fixed rate (6.30% (Freddie Mac PMMS · week of ))[4] drives the payment curve — Washington rate quotes can move a few basis points around that number depending on lender, loan size, and credit band.
Calc-specific note: For a fully amortising 30-year fixed, plug Washington's ZHVI minus 20% down into the M = P·r/(1−(1+r)^−n) identity — output is principal + interest only.
Worked example — Washington
A Washington buyer purchasing the median home at $615,000 with 20% down ($123,000) borrows $492,000. At the PMMS 6.30% 30-year fixed, monthly P&I is $3,045. Add $502/month property tax (0.98% effective rate) and the typical Washington homeowners premium to reach full PITI.
Local context: Tacoma, WA
Housing economics in Tacoma, WA. The median home value runs 24.3% above the U.S. baseline for Tacoma, WA is $445,000 per Zillow's home-value index. Median rent runs $1,600 a month per Zillow ZORI, cheaper than the national $1,850 baseline. Effective property tax sits at 1.10% of assessed value, meaningfully higher than the 0.99% national average tracked by the Tax Foundation.
Income and tax climate. Washington's top marginal state income tax bracket lands at 0.00% — one of nine states that levies no broad-based income tax, shifting the revenue burden onto sales, property, and severance levies. BEA's Regional Price Parity scores Tacoma, WA at 112.0 (national = 100), meaning a dollar in Tacoma, WA buys 89¢ of national purchasing power.
Local context as of 2026-04-19.
Tacoma versus the U.S. baseline
| Metric | Tacoma, WA | U.S. baseline | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value[zillow] | $445,000 | $358,000 | 24.3% |
| Median monthly rent[zillow] | $1,600 | $1,850 | -13.5% |
| Property tax (effective)[tax-foundation] | 1.10% | 0.99% | 11.1% |
| State top marginal income tax[tax-foundation] | None | ~4.08% (volume-weighted) | −4.08 pp |
| State cost-of-living index[bea-rpp] | 112.0 | 100.0 | 12.0 pts |
How to use the Mortgage Payment Calculator
Walk through using the Mortgage Payment Calculator with Tacoma, WA-specific defaults pre-loaded from primary sources.
- Enter your Tacoma numbersFill in the mortgage payment inputs. Defaults reflect Tacoma, WA 2026: median home $445,000, median rent $1,600/mo, 1.10% effective property tax.
- Apply the local 2026 inputsThe median home value in Tacoma is $445,000 (Zillow ZHVI), with median monthly rent running $1,600/mo.
- Compare against Tacoma contextMonthly PITI on the $445,000 median home in Tacoma is ~$2,893/mo — vs a $1,600/mo median rent.
How Washington Compares to Neighboring States
| State | Median home | Top inc tax | Prop tax rate | RPP (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (this page) | $615,000 | None | 0.98% | 108.4 |
| Idaho side-by-side | $465,000 | 5.70% | 0.69% | 92.2 |
| compare to Oregon | $490,000 | 9.90% | 0.87% | 104.8 |
Sources: Zillow ZHVI[1], state Departments of Revenue / Tax Foundation[2], Tax Foundation property taxes[3], BEA Regional Price Parities[4].
What Changes Your Result in Washington
- Down payment size:Washington's typical down payment is 13.0%according to NAR survey data. Every 5% shift changes the monthly P&I by roughly 5–6% of the headline payment.
- First-time buyer programs:Washington runs state-level first-time buyer programs (DPA, MCC) that can cut effective down payment costs by $5,000–$15,000 for qualifying buyers. See programs block below.
- County-level property tax variance:The state effective rate shown in the snapshot is a statewide weighted average. Within Washington, county rates can swing ±30% around the median, especially in border counties with differing school-district mill levies.
Related Calculations for Washington
- Washington mortgage affordability numbers for 2026 — affordability is the flip side of monthly payment.
- property tax costs in Washington — property tax is a line in the PITI payment.
- home insurance estimator costs in Washington — homeowners insurance is the third line in PITI.
- Washington PMI Removal Calculator — PMI is added when LTV > 80%.
- how extra mortgage payment works for Washington residents — prepayments reshape the amortization schedule.
- Washington Refinance Savings Calculator — refinancing changes the payment you calculated.
How Tacoma Compares to the National Average
Understanding how Tacoma stacks up helps you calibrate your financial planning.
| Metric | Tacoma, WA | US Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $445,000 | $420,800 | +5.8% |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,600 | $1,713 | -6.6% |
| Median Household Income | $62,500 | $74,580 | -16.2% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.10% | 1.10% | +0.0% |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 100 | +12.0% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, BLS, Zillow, NAR (2024–2025). Green = favorable for residents; red = less favorable.
Tacoma Financial Snapshot
- Population (Metro)
- 220,000
- Unemployment
- 4.3%
- Avg Commute
- 28 min
- Median Age
- 35.8
- Price-to-Rent Ratio
- 23.2x
- Annual Property Tax
- $4,895
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Frequently Asked Questions — Tacoma
- Can median-income households afford the median home in Tacoma?
- With a ~$2,893 monthly PITI and $62,500 median income, housing would consume ~55.5% of gross annual income. Qualifying under the 28% DTI rule requires ~$123,986 in annual income. Educational reference only.
- Is it better to rent or buy in Tacoma?
- Tacoma's price-to-rent ratio (23.2x) tilts toward renting — above 20x, buying is generally expensive relative to renting.
- What is the annual property tax bill on the median home in Tacoma?
- Approximately $4,895/yr at the 1.10% effective rate on the $445,000 median home. The national average effective rate is 1.07%.
- What share of median income goes to rent in Tacoma?
- The $1,600/mo median rent represents 30.7% of the $62,500 median household income. The recommended housing cost threshold is 30%; Tacoma exceeds that guideline. Educational reference only.
- How much does commuting cost in Tacoma?
- Average commute time in Tacoma is 28 minutes per ACS. Estimated annual commute cost runs about $4,878. Educational reference only.
- How does the cost of living in Tacoma compare to the national average?
- Tacoma's BEA RPP index is 112, 12% above the national baseline of 100. For a household earning the national median income of $77,540, this translates to ~$9,305/yr in purchasing power difference. Educational reference only.
- What is the median home price in Tacoma, WA?
- The median home price in Tacoma is $445,000 as of 2025–2026.
- What is the average rent in Tacoma?
- The median monthly rent in Tacoma, WA is $1,600.
- Does the mortgage payment replace professional advice?
- No. This calculator gives educational estimates using public Tacoma data and standard formulas. It is not personalized tax, legal, or investment advice. Consult a licensed professional for decisions with material consequences.
Washington State Context
Washington Real Estate Tips
Washington has no state income tax, but property taxes average 0.98% and King County (Seattle) runs significantly higher.
WSHFC (Washington State Housing Finance Commission) offers down payment assistance and homebuyer education.
Seattle-area median home prices exceed $750K — but eastern Washington (Spokane, Tri-Cities) offers medians under $400K.
Washington's real estate excise tax (REET) is tiered: 1.1% on the first $525K, up to 3% on portions over $3M.
Washington Homebuyer Programs
- ✓WSHFC Home Advantage — below-market rate mortgages with up to $10,000 DPA.
- ✓WSHFC House Key Opportunity — additional $10,000 DPA for qualifying buyers.
- ✓Seattle/King County DPA Programs — various local programs with $15,000-$55,000 in assistance.
Statewide Washington figures apply broadly across Tacoma. County- and city-level variation can be significant — verify against local sources before closing a transaction. [3]
How we compute this — methodology
The Tacoma page uses local median home price ($445,000), median rent ($1,600/mo), and property tax rate (1.10%) alongside the calculator's client-side formula. Calculations run in your browser — no inputs are sent to a server.
Known limits: ZIP-level variance within Tacoma can be substantial — the figures shown are city-wide medians. For a precise property tax quote, consult your county assessor.
Sources
- Zillow Research — ZHVI (Zillow Home Value Index) + ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index), city-level. zillow.com/research/data. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for median household income and population. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs.
- CalcFi state financial context — tips + first-time homebuyer programs compiled from each state's Housing Finance Authority (HFA) public pages. See
src/data/state-financial-context.ts. - Tax Foundation — state property tax effective rates and state/local sales tax rates. taxfoundation.org.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) — weekly national mortgage rate averages used by mortgage-related calculators. freddiemac.com/pmms.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) — weekly national mortgage rates — www.freddiemac.com/pmms. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owners, and Homeowners Tenants Insurance Report — content.naic.org/article/homeowners-insurance-report. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- State Departments of Revenue — official bracket + deduction publications (one primary URL per state; linked in the brackets table below) — taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by State — www.bea.gov/data/prices-inflation/regional-price-parities-state-and-metro-area. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- U.S. Department of Labor — State Minimum Wage Laws — www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) — real median household income, unemployment, HPI, LFPR per state — fred.stlouisfed.org. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) — state-level occupational wages — www.bls.gov/oes. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
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