Salem County, NJ Property Tax Calculator
Salem County homeowners pay a median $7,018 a year in property tax, 2.93% of a median $239,500 home: above New Jersey's 2.11% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Salem County by home value, at 2.93%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $5,860 | $488 |
| $300,000 | $8,790 | $733 |
| $400,000 | $11,720 | $977 |
| $500,000 | $14,650 | $1,221 |
| $750,000 | $21,975 | $1,831 |
| $1,000,000 | $29,300 | $2,442 |
Salem County against New Jersey and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem County | 2.93% | $7,018 | $239,500 | $79,960 |
| 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 Salem 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 Salem County?
The effective rate is 2.93%: a median $7,018 a year on a median $239,500 home. That's the 1st highest of the 13 New Jersey counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Salem County?
About $11,720 a year, $977 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Salem 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 Salem 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.
Other New Jersey counties
Related calculators
Sources
Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.