Gloucester County Property Taxes

Gloucester County, New Jersey

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

6.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$664/mo escrow

#19 of 21 counties in New Jersey

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

2.81%

vs. New Jersey Avg6.4% below
vs. National Avg196.1% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$283,500

State avg $402,957

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$8,147

$679/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$7,622

$635/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#19

of 21 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Gloucester taxes run notably high

Gloucester County's effective tax rate of 2.809% sits well above the national median of 1.56%, placing it in the top 15% of counties nationwide. Residents pay $7,964 annually on median homes of $283,500—nearly three times the national average tax despite home values only slightly above national norm.

Among New Jersey's highest-taxed counties

Gloucester County's 2.809% effective rate ranks among the top five in New Jersey—27% higher than the state average of 2.211%. The median annual tax of $7,964 is just below the state median of $8,512, reflecting Gloucester's significant tax burden.

Higher than most peers in region

Gloucester's 2.809% rate exceeds Atlantic (2.475%), Burlington (2.419%), Cumberland (2.455%), and Cape May (1.325%), but trails only Camden (3.075%) among South Jersey counties. It represents one of the region's more demanding tax environments.

Your annual tax bill here

A Gloucester County homeowner with the median property value of $283,500 pays $7,964 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that climbs to $8,147, translating to approximately $679 monthly—a substantial burden for typical households.

Assessment challenges pay dividends

Gloucester County's high tax burden makes assessment appeals especially valuable—a successful challenge reducing your rate by just 5% saves nearly $400 annually. Many Gloucester homeowners have discovered overassessments through professional reviews and recovered significant tax savings.

How Gloucester County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Gloucester County$7,964
New Jersey State Average$8,512
National Average$1,924

Gloucester County

2.81%

Effective rate

New Jersey Avg

2.11%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Gloucester County, New Jersey?
The effective property tax rate in Gloucester County, New Jersey is 2.81%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Gloucester County?
The median annual property tax payment in Gloucester County is $7,964. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $8,147, while those without a mortgage pay $7,622.
How does Gloucester County compare to the New Jersey average?
Gloucester County's effective tax rate of 2.81% is higher than the New Jersey state average of 2.11%. The median annual property tax in Gloucester County is $7,964, compared to the state average of $8,512.
What is the median home value in Gloucester County, New Jersey?
The median home value in Gloucester County, New Jersey is $283,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Gloucester County property tax rate higher than the New Jersey average?
Gloucester County's effective property tax rate of 2.81% is higher than the New Jersey average of 2.11%. This difference of 0.70% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Gloucester County rank for property taxes in New Jersey?
Gloucester County ranks #19 out of 21 counties in New Jersey by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 2.81% and median annual tax of $7,964, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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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.