Hunterdon County Property Taxes
Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
17.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$833/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.00%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$498,800
State avg ▲ $402,957
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$10,001
$833/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$10,001
$833/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#8
of 21 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Hunterdon sits near U.S. tax median
Hunterdon County's 2.005% effective tax rate matches the national median almost exactly, placing it squarely in the middle of U.S. counties. The median property tax bill of $10,001 reflects both a strong effective rate and home values of $498,800—nearly twice the national average.
Hunterdon ranks mid-pack in Jersey
Hunterdon County's 2.005% rate sits just below New Jersey's state average of 2.211%, ranking it 11th lowest among the 21 counties. This middle-ground positioning suggests a balanced tax environment relative to state peers.
Higher than Hudson, lower than Mercer
Hunterdon's 2.005% rate exceeds Hudson County (1.851%) and Morris County (1.796%), but falls short of Mercer County's steep 2.508%. Among its regional peers, Hunterdon offers a moderate tax burden.
A $498K home costs $10,001 yearly
The median Hunterdon County home is valued at $498,800, resulting in approximately $10,001 in annual property taxes. This bill remains consistent whether or not a mortgage is present.
Assessment appeals could lower your bill
Hunterdon homeowners who believe their properties are overvalued on the county assessment rolls can file a formal appeal. Since roughly 15-20% of Jersey properties are assessed above fair market value, it's worth reviewing your assessment against recent comparable sales.
How Hunterdon County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hunterdon County
2.00%
Effective rate
New Jersey Avg
2.11%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.