How much are property taxes in Webster Groves, MO?
Homeowners in Webster Groves, MO pay a median of $5,049 (±$294) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,090.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,944.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $387,600.
In Webster Groves, the median real estate tax went from $4,299 in 2015–2019 to $5,049 in 2020–2024 (+17.4%).
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
- $5,049 (±$294)
- With a mortgage
- $5,090
- Without a mortgage
- $4,944
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in Webster Groves against St. Louis County, its state and the nation
| Webster Groves | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,049 (±$294) | $3,335 (±$34) | $1,948 (±$11) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,090 (±$376) | $3,360 (±$46) | $2,136 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,944 (±$527) | $3,291 (±$65) | $1,681 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $387,600 (±$13,066) | $276,800 (±$2,745) | $230,300 (±$880) | $332,700 |
In Webster Groves, the median real estate tax is higher than in 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, Webster Groves ranks 19 of 97 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 26 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 Webster Groves
The median tax ($5,049) is 1.3% of the median home value ($387,600).
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 Webster Groves have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,299 (±$175) | $5,049 (±$294) | +17.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $296,800 (±$11,656) | $387,600 (±$13,066) | +30.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,945 (±$79) | $2,207 (±$82) | +13.5% | 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 Webster Groves
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Groves | — | $5,049 (±$294) | — |
| Shrewsbury | 1.4 mi | $3,407 (±$508) | Lower |
| Marlborough | 1.5 mi | $2,708 (±$293) | Lower |
| Glendale | 1.6 mi | $5,611 (±$529) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Hill | 1.7 mi | $3,491 (±$331) | Lower |
| Oakland | 1.8 mi | $4,418 (±$487) | Lower |
| Brentwood | 2.3 mi | $3,738 (±$372) | Lower |
| Maplewood | 2.4 mi | $3,451 (±$176) | Lower |
| Crestwood | 2.4 mi | $3,247 (±$162) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shrewsbury, MO ($3,407), Marlborough, MO ($2,708), Rock Hill, MO ($3,491).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Wildwood | $6,164 (±$149) |
| 14 | Des Peres | $5,900 (±$320) |
| 15 | Glendale | $5,611 (±$529) |
| 16 | Bellerive Acres | $5,469 (±$697) |
| 17 (tie) | Chesterfield | $5,449 (±$235) |
| 17 (tie) | Olivette | $5,449 (±$396) |
| 19 | Webster Groves | $5,049 (±$294) |
| 20 | Sunset Hills | $5,031 (±$582) |
| 21 | Kirkwood | $4,691 (±$211) |
| 22 | Richmond Heights | $4,660 (±$363) |
| 23 | Eureka | $4,587 (±$383) |
| 24 | Ellisville | $4,567 (±$305) |
| 25 | Pasadena Hills | $4,530 (±$214) |
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 Webster Groves
How much are property taxes in Webster Groves?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Webster Groves, MO is $5,049 (±$294) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Webster Groves?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.3% of the median home value in Webster Groves, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Webster Groves gone up?
In Webster Groves, the median real estate tax went from $4,299 in 2015–2019 to $5,049 in 2020–2024 (+17.4%).
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 Webster Groves higher than in St. Louis County?
In Webster Groves, the median real estate tax is higher than in 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 — Webster Groves city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster Groves city, Missouri
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster Groves city, Missouri
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster Groves city, Missouri
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves city, Missouri (place:78154, 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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