Sussex County Property Taxes
Sussex County, New Jersey
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
0.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$705/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.47%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$342,800
State avg ▼ $402,957
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$8,546
$712/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$8,285
$690/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#15
of 21 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Sussex County, New Jersey
Sussex's rate exceeds most U.S. counties
Sussex County's effective tax rate of 2.47% more than doubles the national median of 0.95%, placing it in the top 20% of counties nationwide. The median tax bill of $8,462 is more than three times the national median of $2,690, though Sussex homes are valued below the national average.
Moderate for New Jersey standards
Sussex's effective rate of 2.47% sits above New Jersey's state average of 2.21%, reflecting typical property tax pressures across the state. The median tax bill of $8,462 aligns closely with the state median of $8,512, making Sussex fairly representative of the Garden State's tax burden.
Higher than Somerset, lower than Salem
Sussex's 2.47% rate falls between Somerset County's lowest regional rate of 1.91% and Salem County's highest of 3.03%. Warren County charges 2.52%, making Sussex competitive within the regional tax landscape.
A $342,800 home costs $8,462 yearly
The median Sussex County home valued at $342,800 generates an annual property tax bill of $8,462. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more ($8,546), while those without pay slightly less ($8,285).
Sussex homeowners can appeal assessments
Property tax assessments in Sussex County aren't always accurate to current market conditions, and homeowners paying on overvalued properties have the right to appeal. Exploring an assessment appeal costs nothing and could unlock significant annual savings.
How Sussex County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sussex County
2.47%
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.