St. Louis County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 286,352.
The median annual property tax in St. Louis County is $3,193, which is 166% higher than the Missouri state average and 66% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.22% on a median home value of $260,700. Property taxes represent 3.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,193
+166% vs State
+66% vs US
Median Home Value
$260,700
+60% vs State
+23% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.22%
+67% vs State
+28% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,236
$270/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,118
$260/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 | $3,193 +3.0% | 1.22% |
| 2022 | $3,101 +6.5% | 1.24% |
| 2021 | $2,913 +4.7% | 1.32% |
| 2020 | $2,783 +2.2% | 1.35% |
| 2019 | $2,722 | 1.37% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$81,340
per year
Monthly Tax
$266
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Madison County
Tax: $1,146/yr Rate: 0.74%
Clark County
Tax: $1,139/yr Rate: 0.97%
Harrison County
Tax: $885/yr Rate: 0.82%
Grundy County
Tax: $1,094/yr Rate: 1.02%
Ripley County
Tax: $555/yr Rate: 0.50%
Ralls County
Tax: $1,161/yr Rate: 0.76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in St. Louis County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in St. Louis County is $3,193 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.22% on a median home value of $260,700.
How does St. Louis County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in St. Louis County are 66% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.22% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in St. Louis County? ▼
In St. Louis County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,236 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,118. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in St. Louis County? ▼
Property taxes in St. Louis County represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $81,340. 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.