New Jersey homeowners paid a median $9,590 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 2.11%. The lowest county is Cape May County (1.22%) and the highest is Salem County (2.93%) (Census 2020–2024).
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All 21 New Jersey counties, lowest rate first
| # | County | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape May County | $5,306 | $434,600 | 1.22% |
| 2 | Bergen County | $10,001 | $623,000 | 1.61% |
| 3 | Ocean County | $6,562 | $398,400 | 1.65% |
| 4 | Monmouth County | $10,001 | $606,100 | 1.65% |
| 5 | Morris County | $10,001 | $582,500 | 1.72% |
| 6 | Hudson County | $9,555 | $539,700 | 1.77% |
| 7 | Somerset County | $10,001 | $552,100 | 1.81% |
| 8 | Union County | $10,001 | $529,200 | 1.89% |
| 9 | Essex County | $10,001 | $524,100 | 1.91% |
| 10 | Hunterdon County | $10,001 | $517,200 | 1.93% |
| 11 | Middlesex County | $9,712 | $462,900 | 2.10% |
| 12 | Passaic County | $10,001 | $459,500 | 2.18% |
| 13 | Burlington County | $7,983 | $354,000 | 2.26% |
| 14 | Cumberland County | $5,052 | $221,400 | 2.28% |
| 15 | Atlantic County | $6,776 | $295,000 | 2.30% |
| 16 | Sussex County | $8,568 | $369,400 | 2.32% |
| 17 | Warren County | $8,119 | $346,500 | 2.34% |
| 18 | Mercer County | $8,909 | $377,700 | 2.36% |
| 19 | Gloucester County | $8,055 | $310,400 | 2.60% |
| 20 | Camden County | $8,134 | $287,100 | 2.83% |
| 21 | Salem County | $7,018 | $239,500 | 2.93% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What county has the lowest property tax in New Jersey?
Cape May County, with a median effective rate of 1.22% ($5,306 median tax), per Census 2020–2024.
What county has the highest property tax in New Jersey?
Salem County at 2.93% ($7,018 median tax).
How much is property tax in New Jersey?
New Jersey homeowners paid a median $9,590 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 2.11%. The lowest county is Cape May County (1.22%) and the highest is Salem County (2.93%) (Census 2020–2024).