Newton, New Jersey property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
3.04%

Homeowners in Newton, New Jersey paid a median $9,187 a year in property tax on a median home worth $302,700, an effective rate of about 3.04% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#597 lowest of 626New Jersey places we cover

2.32%Sussex County overall
Median tax paid
$9,187
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$302,700
owner-occupied
Effective rate
3.04%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
12.1%
of $76,221 median household income
Owner costs
$2,185/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Newton vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Newton3.04%
Sussex County2.32%
New Jersey2.11%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Newton$9,187
Sussex County$8,568
New Jersey$9,590
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Newton

At the local 3.04% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$4,553$379
$250,000$7,588$632
$350,000$10,623$885
$500,000$15,175$1,265

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท 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 is the property tax rate in Newton, New Jersey?

Homeowners in Newton, New Jersey paid a median $9,187 a year in property tax on a median home worth $302,700, an effective rate of about 3.04% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Newton?

About $7,588 a year at the 3.04% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Newton higher than the rest of New Jersey?

Newton ranks #597 lowest of 626 New Jersey places we track. The statewide effective rate is 2.11%. Sussex County overall is 2.32%.