St. Martin Parish, Louisiana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Louisiana. Population: 15,744.
The median annual property tax in St. Martin Parish is $610, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana state average and 68% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.40% on a median home value of $151,000. Property taxes represent 1.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$610
-17% vs State
-68% vs US
Median Home Value
$151,000
-7% vs State
-29% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.40%
-5% vs State
-58% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$984
$82/mo
Without Mortgage
$332
$28/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 | $610 -1.3% | 0.40% |
| 2022 | $618 +1.0% | 0.44% |
| 2021 | $612 +13.8% | 0.49% |
| 2020 | $538 -1.3% | 0.43% |
| 2019 | $545 | 0.44% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$53,394
per year
Monthly Tax
$51
per month
Other Counties in Louisiana
Sabine Parish
Tax: $495/yr Rate: 0.38%
St. Tammany Parish
Tax: $2,005/yr Rate: 0.74%
Assumption Parish
Tax: $609/yr Rate: 0.43%
St. John the Baptist Parish
Tax: $829/yr Rate: 0.45%
Richland Parish
Tax: $438/yr Rate: 0.35%
Bienville Parish
Tax: $299/yr Rate: 0.32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana? ▼
The median annual property tax in St. Martin Parish is $610 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.40% on a median home value of $151,000.
How does St. Martin Parish property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in St. Martin Parish are 68% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.40% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in St. Martin Parish? ▼
In St. Martin Parish, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $984 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $332. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in St. Martin Parish? ▼
Property taxes in St. Martin Parish represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $53,394. 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.