Ocean County, NJ Property Tax Calculator
Ocean County homeowners pay a median $6,562 a year in property tax, 1.65% of a median $398,400 home: below New Jersey's 2.11% but above the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Ocean County by home value, at 1.65%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,294 | $275 |
| $300,000 | $4,941 | $412 |
| $400,000 | $6,588 | $549 |
| $500,000 | $8,235 | $686 |
| $750,000 | $12,353 | $1,029 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,470 | $1,373 |
Ocean County against New Jersey and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County | 1.65% | $6,562 | $398,400 | $89,863 |
| 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 Ocean 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 Ocean County?
The effective rate is 1.65%: a median $6,562 a year on a median $398,400 home. That's the 12th highest of the 13 New Jersey counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Ocean County?
About $6,588 a year, $549 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Ocean 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 Ocean 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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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.