St. Louis city property tax
Homeowners in St. Louis city, Missouri typically pay about 1.03% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,033 on a median home value of $197,500.
Typical effective rate
1.03%
higher than 33% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,033
per year
Median home value
$197,500
In MO
#7
of 115 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.03% — 10% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 22% higher than the Missouri median of 0.85%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,234 for mortgaged homes, $1,550 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 7th highest effective rate of 115 ranked Missouri counties; nationally it sits around the 67th percentile.
Estimate a bill for St. Louis city
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.03%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in St. Louis city, MO?
The typical effective property-tax rate in St. Louis city is 1.03% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,033) divided by the median home value ($197,500) 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. Louis city?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Louis city is valued at $197,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,033 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,234, versus $1,550 for homes without one.
How does St. Louis city compare to the rest of Missouri?
St. Louis city's effective rate is 22% higher than the Missouri median, ranking 7th of 115 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Missouri counties
Counties ranked closest to St. Louis city by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Missouri counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | St. Charles County | 1.08% | $3,480 |
| 5 | Clay County | 1.07% | $2,941 |
| 6 | Platte County | 1.05% | $3,613 |
| 8 | Putnam County | 1.01% | $1,211 |
| 9 | Grundy County | 1.00% | $1,125 |
| 10 | Mercer County | 0.96% | $1,006 |
Official data & resources for St. Louis city
- St. Louis city Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for St. Louis city — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for St. Louis city — 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.