New Jersey Property Tax Calculator
New Jersey homeowners pay a median $9,590 a year in property tax, 2.11% of a median $454,400 home: the 1st highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.
Effective property tax rates in New Jersey counties
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem County | 2.93% | $7,018 | $239,500 |
| Camden County | 2.83% | $8,134 | $287,100 |
| Gloucester County | 2.60% | $8,055 | $310,400 |
| Mercer County | 2.36% | $8,909 | $377,700 |
| Warren County | 2.34% | $8,119 | $346,500 |
| Sussex County | 2.32% | $8,568 | $369,400 |
| Atlantic County | 2.30% | $6,776 | $295,000 |
| Cumberland County | 2.28% | $5,052 | $221,400 |
| Burlington County | 2.25% | $7,983 | $354,000 |
| Middlesex County | 2.10% | $9,712 | $462,900 |
| Hudson County | 1.77% | $9,555 | $539,700 |
| Ocean County | 1.65% | $6,562 | $398,400 |
| Cape May County | 1.22% | $5,306 | $434,600 |
Property tax in New Jersey by home value, at 2.11%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $4,220 | $352 |
| $300,000 | $6,330 | $528 |
| $400,000 | $8,440 | $703 |
| $500,000 | $10,550 | $879 |
| $750,000 | $15,825 | $1,319 |
| $1,000,000 | $21,100 | $1,758 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in New Jersey, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at New Jersey's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Your bill depends on your county and city levies, your assessment and any exemptions.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in New Jersey?
The effective rate is 2.11%: homeowners pay a median $9,590 a year on a median $454,400 home, above the national 0.94%.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in New Jersey?
About $6,330 a year at New Jersey's effective rate, though it varies by county: from 1.22% in Cape May County to 2.93% in Salem County.
Do New Jersey homeowners with a mortgage pay more?
Owners with a mortgage report a median $9,741, against $9,313 for those without, mostly because recent buyers own pricier, more recently assessed homes.
Where can I check my New Jersey property tax bill?
Your county assessor or treasurer: the assessor sets your home's taxable value and handles exemption applications; the treasurer or tax collector bills and collects.
Property tax by county in New Jersey
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.