New Jersey property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in New Jersey is 2.23%, above the national median of 0.98%, ranking 1 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $9,541 a year on a home worth $427,600. On a $300,000 home that is about $6,690 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 2.23%
- Median annual bill
- $9,541
- Median home value
- $427,600
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 1of 51
Property tax by county in New Jersey
All 21 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County | 1.69% | $10,001+ | $593,200 | 954,717 |
| Middlesex County | 2.20% | $9,684 | $439,300 | 861,535 |
| Essex County | 2.02% | $10,001+ | $494,400 | 854,130 |
| Hudson County | 1.85% | $9,413 | $508,600 | 710,478 |
| Ocean County | 1.77% | $6,499 | $366,600 | 646,434 |
| Monmouth County | 1.77% | $10,001+ | $566,500 | 643,615 |
| Union County | 2.05% | $10,001+ | $488,800 | 572,549 |
| Camden County | 3.08% | $8,063 | $262,200 | 524,042 |
| Passaic County | 2.28% | $10,001+ | $439,400 | 518,289 |
| Morris County | 1.80% | $10,001+ | $557,000 | 510,375 |
| Burlington County | 2.42% | $7,902 | $326,700 | 464,226 |
| Mercer County | 2.51% | $8,804 | $351,000 | 383,286 |
| Somerset County | 1.91% | $10,001+ | $523,900 | 346,203 |
| Gloucester County | 2.81% | $7,964 | $283,500 | 304,504 |
| Atlantic County | 2.47% | $6,749 | $272,700 | 274,704 |
| Cumberland County | 2.46% | $5,048 | $205,600 | 152,915 |
| Sussex County | 2.47% | $8,462 | $342,800 | 145,117 |
| Hunterdon County | 2.01% | $10,001+ | $498,800 | 129,448 |
| Warren County | 2.52% | $8,156 | $323,100 | 110,238 |
| Cape May County | 1.32% | $5,233 | $395,000 | 95,236 |
| Salem County | 3.03% | $6,757 | $223,000 | 64,973 |
New Jersey compared with the United States
The New Jersey median bill of $9,541 is above the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for New Jersey are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in New Jersey?
The median effective property tax rate in New Jersey is 2.23% of home value, above the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $6,690 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which New Jersey county has the highest property tax?
Camden County has the highest median effective rate in New Jersey at 3.08%. Cape May County has the lowest at 1.32%. The largest county by population, Bergen County, is at 1.69%.