Property Tax Rates in New Jersey
New Jersey has a median annual property tax of $9,541 on a median home value of $427,600, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 2.23%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in New Jersey.
New Jersey’s effective property tax rate of 2.23% is above the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 10 counties have rates above the state median while 11 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in New Jersey
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County | $10,001 | 1.69% | $593,200 | 353,307 |
| Essex County | $10,001 | 2.02% | $494,400 | 317,473 |
| Middlesex County | $9,684 | 2.20% | $439,300 | 305,610 |
| Hudson County | $9,413 | 1.85% | $508,600 | 295,552 |
| Monmouth County | $10,001 | 1.77% | $566,500 | 250,195 |
| Ocean County | $6,499 | 1.77% | $366,600 | 241,521 |
| Union County | $10,001 | 2.05% | $488,800 | 201,663 |
| Camden County | $8,063 | 3.08% | $262,200 | 200,569 |
| Morris County | $10,001 | 1.80% | $557,000 | 191,840 |
| Passaic County | $10,001 | 2.28% | $439,400 | 177,964 |
| Burlington County | $7,902 | 2.42% | $326,700 | 176,046 |
| Mercer County | $8,804 | 2.51% | $351,000 | 141,464 |
| Somerset County | $10,001 | 1.91% | $523,900 | 129,459 |
| Gloucester County | $7,964 | 2.81% | $283,500 | 111,796 |
| Atlantic County | $6,749 | 2.47% | $272,700 | 108,712 |
| Sussex County | $8,462 | 2.47% | $342,800 | 57,328 |
| Cumberland County | $5,048 | 2.46% | $205,600 | 53,341 |
| Hunterdon County | $10,001 | 2.01% | $498,800 | 50,322 |
| Warren County | $8,156 | 2.52% | $323,100 | 44,943 |
| Cape May County | $5,233 | 1.32% | $395,000 | 44,369 |
| Salem County | $6,757 | 3.03% | $223,000 | 24,881 |
About Property Taxes in New Jersey
Property taxes in New Jersey are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in New Jersey should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.