St. Lucie County property tax
Homeowners in St. Lucie County, Florida typically pay about 0.93% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,241 on a median home value of $347,300.
Typical effective rate
0.93%
higher than 41% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,241
per year
Median home value
$347,300
In FL
#3
of 67 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.93% — about the U.S. median, and 23% higher than the Florida median of 0.76%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,455 for mortgaged homes, $2,898 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 3rd highest effective rate of 67 ranked Florida counties; nationally it sits around the 59th percentile.
Estimate a bill for St. Lucie County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.93%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in St. Lucie County, FL?
The typical effective property-tax rate in St. Lucie County is 0.93% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,241) divided by the median home value ($347,300) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in St. Lucie County?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Lucie County is valued at $347,300, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,241 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,455, versus $2,898 for homes without one.
How does St. Lucie County compare to the rest of Florida?
St. Lucie County's effective rate is 23% higher than the Florida median, ranking 3rd of 67 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Florida counties
Counties ranked closest to St. Lucie County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Florida counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alachua County | 0.96% | $2,773 |
| 2 | Broward County | 0.94% | $3,890 |
| 4 | Liberty County | 0.90% | $1,152 |
| 5 | Palm Beach County | 0.86% | $3,858 |
| 6 | Glades County | 0.85% | $1,170 |
| 7 | Charlotte County | 0.85% | $2,785 |
Official data & resources for St. Lucie County
- St. Lucie County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for St. Lucie County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for St. Lucie County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.