St. Joseph property tax, in one number.
The typical St. Joseph homeowner pays $4,582 a year on a $299,000 home. That's well above the Berrien County rate (1.08%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Owners without a mortgage pay more.Homes owned outright paid a median $4,876, versus $4,465 for homes with a mortgage.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 5.5% of the median household income of $84,057.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Berrien County
St. Joseph compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | $4,582 | $299,000 | 1.53% |
| Berrien County | $2,429 | $224,300 | 1.08% |
| Michigan | $2,904 | $231,600 | 1.25% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Berrien County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Berrien County1.08% · $2,429
- Niles1.12% · $1,517
- Fair Plain1.11% · $1,872
- Lake County2.58% · $8,923
- Cook County1.91% · $6,191
- Van Buren County1.23% · $2,536
- Cass County0.97% · $2,116
- St. Joseph County0.86% · $1,665
- Porter County0.83% · $2,326
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in St. Joseph?
The effective rate is about 1.53%. The median homeowner pays $4,582 a year on a home worth a median $299,000 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in St. Joseph?
About $4,590 a year, or roughly $382 a month, at St. Joseph's average effective rate of 1.53%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the city or township assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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