Cape May County, NJ Property Tax Calculator
Cape May County homeowners pay a median $5,306 a year in property tax, 1.22% of a median $434,600 home: below New Jersey's 2.11% but above the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Cape May County by home value, at 1.22%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,442 | $204 |
| $300,000 | $3,663 | $305 |
| $400,000 | $4,884 | $407 |
| $500,000 | $6,105 | $509 |
| $750,000 | $9,158 | $763 |
| $1,000,000 | $12,210 | $1,018 |
Cape May County against New Jersey and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May County | 1.22% | $5,306 | $434,600 | $91,128 |
| New Jersey | 2.11% | $9,590 | $454,400 | $103,556 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Cape May County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Cape May County?
The effective rate is 1.22%: a median $5,306 a year on a median $434,600 home. That's the 13th highest of the 13 New Jersey counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Cape May County?
About $4,884 a year, $407 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Cape May County compare with the rest of New Jersey?
Its rate is below the state's 2.11%. Across New Jersey, covered counties range from 1.22% to 2.93%.
How do I lower my Cape May County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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