New Jersey property tax
Northeast region · 21 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
New Jersey has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 2.11% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — +95.7% versus the US average of 1.08%, far above the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $9,055 on a median home worth around $444,761. New Jersey ranks #1 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Camden County is highest at 3.08% and Cape May County is lowest at 1.32%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
New Jersey property tax at a glance
| Figure | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 2.11% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 2.20% |
| Typical median bill | $9,055 |
| Typical median home value | $444,761 |
| Versus US average rate | +95.7% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #1 |
| Counties | 21 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
New Jersey counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in New Jersey, highest effective rate first. Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camden County | $8,063 | $262,200 | 3.08% |
| 2 | Salem County | $6,757 | $223,000 | 3.03% |
| 3 | Gloucester County | $7,964 | $283,500 | 2.81% |
| 4 | Warren County | $8,156 | $323,100 | 2.52% |
| 5 | Mercer County | $8,804 | $351,000 | 2.51% |
| 6 | Atlantic County | $6,749 | $272,700 | 2.48% |
| 7 | Sussex County | $8,462 | $342,800 | 2.47% |
| 8 | Cumberland County | $5,048 | $205,600 | 2.46% |
| 9 | Burlington County | $7,902 | $326,700 | 2.42% |
| 10 | Passaic County | $10,001 | $439,400 | 2.28% |
| 11 | Middlesex County | $9,684 | $439,300 | 2.20% |
| 12 | Union County | $10,001 | $488,800 | 2.05% |
| 13 | Essex County | $10,001 | $494,400 | 2.02% |
| 14 | Hunterdon County | $10,001 | $498,800 | 2.00% |
| 15 | Somerset County | $10,001 | $523,900 | 1.91% |
| 16 | Hudson County | $9,413 | $508,600 | 1.85% |
| 17 | Morris County | $10,001 | $557,000 | 1.80% |
| 18 | Ocean County | $6,499 | $366,600 | 1.77% |
| 19 | Monmouth County | $10,001 | $566,500 | 1.76% |
| 20 | Bergen County | $10,001 | $593,200 | 1.69% |
| 21 | Cape May County | $5,233 | $395,000 | 1.32% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How New Jersey compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this state) | 2.11% | $9,055 | +95.7% |
| Illinois | 2.09% | $5,514 | +93.9% |
| Connecticut | 1.92% | $6,883 | +78.1% |
| New Hampshire | 1.80% | $6,480 | +66.9% |
| Vermont | 1.73% | $5,156 | +60.3% |
| Texas | 1.62% | $4,366 | +49.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in New Jersey?
New Jersey's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 2.11% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), +95.7% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $9,055 on a $444,761 home. It ranks #1 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which New Jersey county has the highest property tax?
In New Jersey, Camden County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 3.08% (median tax $8,063). The lowest is Cape May County at 1.32%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in New Jersey?
New Jersey is among the highest on property tax at a 2.11% effective rate, far above the US average effective rate. The median New Jersey home is worth about $444,761 and the median bill is around $9,055. Rates vary widely between its 21 counties.
How is the New Jersey property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (2.20%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20