How much are property taxes in St. James City, FL?
Homeowners in St. James City, FL pay a median of $2,753 (±$331) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,086.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,687.
That is about 0.9% of the median home value of $319,700.
In St. James City, the median real estate tax went from $1,778 in 2015–2019 to $2,753 in 2020–2024 (+54.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,753 (±$331)
- With a mortgage
- $3,086
- Without a mortgage
- $2,687
- Share of median value
- 0.9%
Real estate taxes in St. James City against Lee County, its state and the nation
| St. James City | Lee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,753 (±$331) | $2,858 (±$39) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,086 (±$2,084) | $2,942 (±$54) | $2,993 (±$15) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,687 (±$265) | $2,739 (±$63) | $2,319 (±$16) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $319,700 (±$64,549) | $362,200 (±$3,248) | $359,000 (±$930) | $332,700 |
In St. James City, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Lee County ($2,858).
It is not measurably different from Florida ($2,730).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Lee County, St. James City ranks 14 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 331 of 825.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in St. James City
The median tax ($2,753) is 0.9% of the median home value ($319,700).
Across Lee County the same ratio is 0.8%.
Across Florida it is 0.8%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in St. James City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,778 (±$391) | $2,753 (±$331) | +54.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $230,800 (±$24,508) | $319,700 (±$64,549) | +38.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,312 (±$158) | $2,073 (±$442) | +58.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near St. James City
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James City | — | $2,753 (±$331) | — |
| Pine Island Center | 5.8 mi | $2,608 (±$530) | Not measurably different |
| Sanibel | 6.3 mi | $7,956 (±$1,148) | Higher |
| Punta Rassa | 6.8 mi | $5,505 (±$2,732) | Higher |
| Iona | 8.9 mi | $2,353 (±$342) | Not measurably different |
| Cape Coral | 9.5 mi | $3,176 (±$111) | Higher |
| Bokeelia | 9.9 mi | $3,325 (±$1,218) | Not measurably different |
| Harlem Heights | 11 mi | $716 (±$215) | Lower |
| McGregor | 12 mi | $3,188 (±$256) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harlem Heights, FL ($716).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sanibel, FL ($7,956), Punta Rassa, FL ($5,505), Cape Coral, FL ($3,176).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fort Myers | $3,819 (±$195) |
| 9 | Three Oaks | $3,364 (±$302) |
| 10 | Bokeelia | $3,325 (±$1,218) |
| 11 | McGregor | $3,188 (±$256) |
| 12 | Cape Coral | $3,176 (±$111) |
| 13 | Burnt Store Marina | $3,036 (±$420) |
| 14 | St. James City | $2,753 (±$331) |
| 15 | Lochmoor Waterway Estates | $2,665 (±$309) |
| 16 | Pine Island Center | $2,608 (±$530) |
| 17 | Buckingham | $2,534 (±$220) |
| 18 | Whiskey Creek | $2,401 (±$214) |
| 19 | Alva | $2,355 (±$662) |
| 20 | Iona | $2,353 (±$342) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Lee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
St. James City is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about St. James City
How much are property taxes in St. James City?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in St. James City, FL is $2,753 (±$331) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in St. James City?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.9% of the median home value in St. James City, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in St. James City gone up?
In St. James City, the median real estate tax went from $1,778 in 2015–2019 to $2,753 in 2020–2024 (+54.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in St. James City higher than in Lee County?
In St. James City, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Lee County ($2,858).
It is not measurably different from Florida ($2,730).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. James City CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. James City CDP, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — St. James City CDP, Florida
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — St. James City CDP, Florida
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — St. James City CDP, Florida
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for St. James City CDP, Florida (place:62675, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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