Cumberland County, NJ Property Tax Calculator
Cumberland County homeowners pay a median $5,052 a year in property tax, 2.28% of a median $221,400 home: above New Jersey's 2.11% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Cumberland County by home value, at 2.28%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $4,564 | $380 |
| $300,000 | $6,846 | $571 |
| $400,000 | $9,128 | $761 |
| $500,000 | $11,410 | $951 |
| $750,000 | $17,115 | $1,426 |
| $1,000,000 | $22,820 | $1,902 |
Cumberland County against New Jersey and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 2.28% | $5,052 | $221,400 | $67,436 |
| 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland County?
The effective rate is 2.28%: a median $5,052 a year on a median $221,400 home. That's the 8th highest of the 13 New Jersey counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Cumberland County?
About $9,128 a year, $761 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Cumberland County compare with the rest of New Jersey?
Its rate is above the state's 2.11%. Across New Jersey, covered counties range from 1.22% to 2.93%.
How do I lower my Cumberland 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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