St. Clair County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 28,434.
The median annual property tax in St. Clair County is $666, which is 30% higher than the Alabama state average and 65% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.30% on a median home value of $218,500. Property taxes represent 0.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$666
+30% vs State
-65% vs US
Median Home Value
$218,500
+46% vs State
+3% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.30%
-12% vs State
-68% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$722
$60/mo
Without Mortgage
$527
$44/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 | $666 +10.4% | 0.30% |
| 2022 | $603 +10.8% | 0.30% |
| 2021 | $544 +5.0% | 0.32% |
| 2020 | $518 +5.9% | 0.31% |
| 2019 | $489 | 0.32% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$78,993
per year
Monthly Tax
$56
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Pickens County
Tax: $356/yr Rate: 0.29%
Henry County
Tax: $506/yr Rate: 0.34%
Lawrence County
Tax: $459/yr Rate: 0.30%
Pike County
Tax: $403/yr Rate: 0.27%
Greene County
Tax: $422/yr Rate: 0.49%
Wilcox County
Tax: $309/yr Rate: 0.37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in St. Clair County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in St. Clair County is $666 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.30% on a median home value of $218,500.
How does St. Clair County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in St. Clair County are 65% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.30% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in St. Clair County? ▼
In St. Clair County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $722 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $527. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in St. Clair County? ▼
Property taxes in St. Clair County represent approximately 0.8% of the median household income of $78,993. 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.