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St. Louis County, MO Property Tax Calculator
St. Louis County homeowners pay a median $3,335 a year in property tax, 1.21% of a median $276,800 home: above Missouri's 0.85% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in St. Louis County by home value, at 1.21%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $140,000 | $1,687 | $141 |
| $210,000 | $2,531 | $211 |
| $280,000 | $3,374 | $281 |
| $420,000 | $5,061 | $422 |
| $550,000 | $6,628 | $552 |
St. Louis County against Missouri and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | 1.21% | $3,335 | $276,800 | $82,936 |
| Missouri | 0.85% | $1,948 | $230,300 | $70,702 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in St. Louis County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in St. Louis County?
The effective rate is 1.21%: a median $3,335 a year on a median $276,800 home. That's the 1st highest of the 22 Missouri counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in St. Louis County?
About $4,820 a year, $402 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does St. Louis County compare with the rest of Missouri?
Its rate is above the state's 0.85%. Across Missouri, covered counties range from 0.55% to 1.21%.
How do I lower my St. Louis County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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