Property tax in St. Louis County, Missouri
The median property tax bill in St. Louis County, Missouri is $3,193 a year, which is about 1.22% of the county's median home value of $260,700. That effective rate is higher than the typical Missouri county (0.74%) and higher than the national median (0.84%). These are Census figures; your own bill depends on your home's assessed value and any exemptions.
Property tax in St. Louis County at a glance
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median annual property tax | $3,193 |
| Median home value | $260,700 |
| Effective tax rate | 1.22% |
| Typical Missouri county rate | 0.74% |
| National median county rate | 0.84% |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
How does St. Louis County compare in Missouri?
Among Missouri's 115 counties, St. Louis County has the highest effective property-tax rate. It is one of the highest-taxed counties in the state. To see every Missouri county ranked, see Missouri property tax by county.
What the effective rate means
The effective rate here is the median tax bill divided by the median home value, which is the standard way to compare property taxes across places. It is not a rate you are billed directly. Your actual bill is your home's assessed value times the local millage rates set by the county, city, school district, and any special districts, minus exemptions you qualify for (such as a homestead exemption). Two homes of the same market value in the same county can owe different amounts.
Property tax is a state and local matter. For the state's income and retirement tax picture, see Missouri income tax and Missouri retirement taxes.
Sources
- Median real estate taxes paid and median home value for St. Louis County, Missouri: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023), tables B25103 and B25077.