St Joseph City Property Records in Missouri

St. Joseph property records generally include deeds, mortgages, parcel details, assessed values, tax history, liens, plats, and ownership transfers. For official records, users should start with the St. Joseph County Assessor’s Office for assessments, parcel data, and ownership information; the St. Joseph County Recorder’s Office for deeds, mortgages, and recorded land documents; and the St. Joseph County Treasurer’s Office for property tax bills and payment history. Mapping and parcel boundaries may be available through the St. Joseph County GIS Department. For probate, foreclosure, or litigation-related property matters, users may need records from the St. Joseph County Clerk’s Office or the St. Joseph County Circuit Court. Because “St. Joseph” may refer to different cities or counties, users should confirm the state and jurisdiction before searching.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$55,578
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$144,200
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,198
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.83%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$884 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
61%
Population
Population:
71,542

St Joseph Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in St. Joseph, grouped into violent crimes and property crimes. The violent crime figures include murder, robbery, and assault. The property crime figures include total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

St. Joseph recorded 3 murders, 38 robberies, and 345 assaults in the reported violent crime data. The city logged 2,701 total property crimes, including 376 burglaries and 379 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show how many incidents were reported in each category, which helps readers understand the types of crime reported in St. Joseph. Because the figures reflect reported incidents only, they do not capture every crime that occurred in St. Joseph.

Robberies
Robberies:
38
Burglary
Burglary:
376
Murder
Murder:
3
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
379
Theft
Theft:
1946
Assault
Assault:
345
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
125

What Is the Population Profile of St Joseph

St. Joseph's population is mostly White, at 79% (56,265 residents), followed by Hispanic residents at 8% (5,494) and Black residents at 7% (4,689). Residents of two or more races make up 5% (3,498), Asian residents 1% (970), and Pacific Islander residents 0.50% (358). American Indian residents total 0.27% (192), and residents of other races 0.11% (76).

White
79%
56,265
Hispanic
8%
5,494
Black
7%
4,689
Two + Races
5%
3,498
Asian
1%
970
Pacific Islander
0.50%
358
American Indian
0.27%
192
Other Race
0.11%
76

St Joseph, Ratings Compared Across Missouri B-

St. Joseph's ratings cover several aspects of life in the city. The highest-rated categories are Cost of Living (A-), Access to Parks (A-), and Diversity (A-). Other notable ratings include Nightlife (B+), Commute (B+), and Jobs (B), while Public Schools received a B-. These ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
A-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B
Nightlife
Nightlife
B+
Weather
Weather
B-
Commute
Commute
B+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B-
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A-
Good for Families
Good for Families
C+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
B
Jobs
Jobs
B
Walkability
Walkability
C+

How Educated Is St Joseph

St. Joseph's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (38%), Bachelor Degree (16%), and Some College (14%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
38%
Bachelor Degree
16%
Some College
14%
Below High School
11%
Associate Degree
6%
Masters Degree
5%
Doctorate
0.98%

When Were Homes Built

St. Joseph's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during Before 1939 (27%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (27%) and 1940 - 1959 (20%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

Before 1939
27%
1960 - 1979
27%
1940 - 1959
20%
1980 - 1999
15%
2000 - Present
10%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

St. Joseph's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (38%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (31%) and 1 Bedroom (13%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
38%
2 Bedrooms
31%
1 Bedroom
13%
4 Bedrooms
12%
5 or More Bedrooms
5%
No Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

St. Joseph's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (17%), 25 - 34 (14%), and 55 - 64 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
17%
25 - 34
14%
55 - 64
13%
35 - 44
13%
Under 10
12%
45 - 54
11%
18 - 24
10%
10 - 17
10%

Property Market Trends at St Joseph

St Joseph's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $144,200. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $884 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in St Joseph's dynamic real estate landscape.

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