St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Louisiana. Population: 11,890.
The median annual property tax in St. John the Baptist Parish is $829, which is 13% higher than the Louisiana state average and 57% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.45% on a median home value of $184,000. Property taxes represent 1.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$829
+13% vs State
-57% vs US
Median Home Value
$184,000
+14% vs State
-13% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.45%
+7% vs State
-53% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$890
$74/mo
Without Mortgage
$709
$59/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $829 +4.4% | 0.45% |
| 2022 | $794 +13.3% | 0.46% |
| 2021 | $701 +12.3% | 0.44% |
| 2020 | $624 +0.3% | 0.40% |
| 2019 | $622 | 0.40% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$67,418
per year
Monthly Tax
$69
per month
Other Counties in Louisiana
St. Helena Parish
Tax: $448/yr Rate: 0.42%
Vermilion Parish
Tax: $538/yr Rate: 0.34%
Jackson Parish
Tax: $354/yr Rate: 0.33%
West Baton Rouge Parish
Tax: $1,336/yr Rate: 0.59%
Union Parish
Tax: $470/yr Rate: 0.41%
Avoyelles Parish
Tax: $244/yr Rate: 0.20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana? ▼
The median annual property tax in St. John the Baptist Parish is $829 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.45% on a median home value of $184,000.
How does St. John the Baptist Parish property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in St. John the Baptist Parish are 57% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.45% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in St. John the Baptist Parish? ▼
In St. John the Baptist Parish, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $890 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $709. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in St. John the Baptist Parish? ▼
Property taxes in St. John the Baptist Parish represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $67,418. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.