How much are property taxes in University City, MO?
Homeowners in University City, MO pay a median of $3,640 (±$338) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,491.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,178.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $306,700.
In University City, the median real estate tax went from $3,416 in 2015–2019 to $3,640 in 2020–2024 (+6.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,640 (±$338)
- With a mortgage
- $3,491
- Without a mortgage
- $4,178
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in University City against St. Louis County, its state and the nation
| University City | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,640 (±$338) | $3,335 (±$34) | $1,948 (±$11) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,491 (±$366) | $3,360 (±$46) | $2,136 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,178 (±$909) | $3,291 (±$65) | $1,681 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $306,700 (±$30,382) | $276,800 (±$2,745) | $230,300 (±$880) | $332,700 |
In University City, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from St. Louis County ($3,335).
It is also higher than in Missouri ($1,948).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In St. Louis County, University City ranks 33 of 97 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 56 of 1,139.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in University City
The median tax ($3,640) is 1.2% of the median home value ($306,700).
Across St. Louis County the same ratio is 1.2%.
Across Missouri 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 University City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,416 (±$277) | $3,640 (±$338) | +6.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $273,500 (±$16,066) | $306,700 (±$30,382) | +12.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,840 (±$113) | $1,928 (±$145) | +4.8% | Down 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 University City
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City | — | $3,640 (±$338) | — |
| Hanley Hills | 1.4 mi | $1,458 (±$184) | Lower |
| Clayton | 1.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Pagedale | 1.6 mi | $1,045 (±$173) | Lower |
| Vinita Park | 1.6 mi | $1,641 (±$180) | Lower |
| Wellston | 2.1 mi | $1,032 (±$761) | Lower |
| Greendale | 2.2 mi | $2,437 (±$170) | Lower |
| Bel-Nor | 2.4 mi | $3,598 (±$186) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond Heights | 2.4 mi | $4,660 (±$363) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hanley Hills, MO ($1,458), Pagedale, MO ($1,045), Vinita Park, MO ($1,641).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Richmond Heights, MO ($4,660).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Fenton | $4,408 (±$327) |
| 28 | Ballwin | $4,374 (±$145) |
| 29 | Lakeshire | $3,961 (±$345) |
| 30 | Manchester | $3,922 (±$189) |
| 31 | Twin Oaks | $3,833 (±$458) |
| 32 | Brentwood | $3,738 (±$372) |
| 33 | University City | $3,640 (±$338) |
| 34 | Old Jamestown | $3,600 (±$242) |
| 35 | Bel-Nor | $3,598 (±$186) |
| 36 | Valley Park | $3,506 (±$335) |
| 37 | Rock Hill | $3,491 (±$331) |
| 38 | Maplewood | $3,451 (±$176) |
| 39 | Oakville | $3,414 (±$104) |
Showing 13 of 97 places in St. Louis County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 University City
How much are property taxes in University City?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in University City, MO is $3,640 (±$338) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in University City?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.2% of the median home value in University City, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in University City gone up?
In University City, the median real estate tax went from $3,416 in 2015–2019 to $3,640 in 2020–2024 (+6.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in University City higher than in St. Louis County?
In University City, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from St. Louis County ($3,335).
It is also higher than in Missouri ($1,948).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University City city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University City city, Missouri
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University City city, Missouri
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University City city, Missouri
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University City city, Missouri
- 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 University City city, Missouri (place:75220, in state:29).
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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