New Jersey Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 21 counties.
Average Annual Tax
$8,512
Average Rate
2.11%
Average Home Value
$402,957
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$8,512
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
2.11%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$402,957
National avg $281,900
Counties
21
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in New Jersey
New Jersey's tax burden hits hard
New Jersey's effective property tax rate of 2.211% more than doubles the national median of 1.03%, making it one of the highest-taxing states in America. The typical Garden State homeowner pays $8,512 annually in property taxes—more than triple the national median of $2,690—despite median home values only 43% higher than the national average.
County rates span 2.3 percentage points
Cape May County's effective rate of 1.325% and Camden County's 3.075% show dramatic variation within the state. Median property taxes range from $5,048 in Cumberland County to $10,001 in Bergen County—a $4,953 gap that reflects both home values and local tax structures.
The bill: $8,512 on a $403K home
New Jersey homeowners with a median home valued at $402,957 pay a median annual property tax of $8,512. This translates to roughly $710 per month—a significant expense that underscores why property taxes dominate the state's fiscal landscape and household budgets.
Northern suburbs carry the heaviest load
Bergen, Essex, and Hunterdon counties all hit $10,001 in median annual taxes, indicating that suburban areas north of Newark face the state's most expensive property tax bills. Meanwhile, south Jersey counties like Cape May and Cumberland offer relative relief, with effective rates below 2.5% and annual bills under $5,300.
High-tax state with wide disparities
New Jersey ranks among America's highest-tax states, with homeowners paying more than double the national average effective rate. The $4,953 spread between lowest and highest-tax counties offers modest flexibility for tax-conscious buyers, but escaping New Jersey's overall burden requires moving to the Garden State's most rural southern counties.
Highest Property Tax Rates
All New Jersey Counties
| County | Effective Rate | Median Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic County | 2.47% | $6,749 |
| Bergen County | 1.69% | $10,001 |
| Burlington County | 2.42% | $7,902 |
| Camden County | 3.08% | $8,063 |
| Cape May County | 1.32% | $5,233 |
| Cumberland County | 2.46% | $5,048 |
| Essex County | 2.02% | $10,001 |
| Gloucester County | 2.81% | $7,964 |
| Hudson County | 1.85% | $9,413 |
| Hunterdon County | 2.00% | $10,001 |
| Mercer County | 2.51% | $8,804 |
| Middlesex County | 2.20% | $9,684 |
| Monmouth County | 1.77% | $10,001 |
| Morris County | 1.80% | $10,001 |
| Ocean County | 1.77% | $6,499 |
| Passaic County | 2.28% | $10,001 |
| Salem County | 3.03% | $6,757 |
| Somerset County | 1.91% | $10,001 |
| Sussex County | 2.47% | $8,462 |
| Union County | 2.05% | $10,001 |
| Warren County | 2.52% | $8,156 |
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.