TaxBy County

St. Mary Parish

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.40%

Median Annual Tax

$515

How St. Mary Parish Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

St. Mary Parish$515
Louisiana State Average$732
National Average$1,924

St. Mary Parish

0.40%

Effective rate

Louisiana Avg

0.45%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$614

per year

Without Mortgage

$395

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$515

Monthly Escrow

$43

Effective Rate

0.40%

vs. Louisiana State Average▼ 29.6% below
vs. National Average▼ 80.9% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana?
The effective property tax rate in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana is 0.40%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in St. Mary Parish?
The median annual property tax payment in St. Mary Parish is $515. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $614, while those without a mortgage pay $395.
How does St. Mary Parish compare to the Louisiana average?
St. Mary Parish's effective tax rate of 0.40% is lower than the Louisiana state average of 0.45%. The median annual property tax in St. Mary Parish is $515, compared to the state average of $732.
What is the median home value in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana?
The median home value in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana is $128,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Louisiana?
Property taxes in Louisiana are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

St. Martin Parish(LA)

Rate0.40%
Median Tax$610

Union Parish(LA)

Rate0.41%
Median Tax$470

Concordia Parish(LA)

Rate0.38%
Median Tax$393

St. Helena Parish(LA)

Rate0.42%
Median Tax$448
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.

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