Monmouth County Property Taxes

Monmouth County, New Jersey

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

17.5% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$833/mo escrow

#3 of 21 counties in New Jersey

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.77%

vs. New Jersey Avg17.5% above
vs. National Avg271.8% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$566,500

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

#3

of 21 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Monmouth taxes rank in bottom third

Monmouth County's 1.765% effective tax rate places it well below the national median of 2.11%, ranking in the bottom 20% of U.S. counties. Despite this favorable rate, the median property tax reaches $10,001 because Monmouth homes are among the most expensive in the nation, averaging $566,500.

Monmouth ranks lowest in New Jersey

Monmouth County's 1.765% effective tax rate is the lowest in New Jersey, sitting significantly below the state average of 2.211%. This distinction makes Monmouth a relative tax haven within high-tax New Jersey.

Monmouth leads regional tax advantage

Monmouth's 1.765% rate beats every regional peer—Hudson (1.851%), Morris (1.796%), Ocean (1.773%), and Hunterdon (2.005%). Only Ocean comes close, but Monmouth's lower rate applies to substantially higher-value properties.

A $566K home costs $10,001 yearly

The median Monmouth County home is valued at $566,500, the highest in this county cluster, resulting in $10,001 in annual property taxes. This bill remains constant regardless of mortgage status.

Even Monmouth homeowners can appeal

Monmouth's low rate doesn't protect against overassessment—roughly 15-20% of Jersey properties across all counties are valued above fair market value. Filing an appeal with the county assessor can challenge inflated valuations and potentially reduce your bill.

How Monmouth County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Monmouth County$10,001
New Jersey State Average$8,512
National Average$1,924

Monmouth County

1.77%

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 Monmouth County, New Jersey?
The effective property tax rate in Monmouth County, New Jersey is 1.77%. 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 Monmouth County?
The median annual property tax payment in Monmouth County is $10,001. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $10,001, while those without a mortgage pay $10,001.
How does Monmouth County compare to the New Jersey average?
Monmouth County's effective tax rate of 1.77% is lower than the New Jersey state average of 2.11%. The median annual property tax in Monmouth County is $10,001, compared to the state average of $8,512.
What is the median home value in Monmouth County, New Jersey?
The median home value in Monmouth County, New Jersey is $566,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Monmouth County a low property tax area in New Jersey?
Yes — Monmouth County's effective property tax rate of 1.77% is below the New Jersey average of 2.11%. The median annual property tax of $10,001 is also comparable to the state average of $8,512, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Monmouth County rank for property taxes in New Jersey?
Monmouth County ranks #3 out of 21 counties in New Jersey by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.77% and median annual tax of $10,001, it falls in the lower 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.