Homeowners in Rockaway, New Jersey paid a median $10,000+ a year in property tax on a median home worth $448,100, an effective rate of at least about 2.23% (Census 2020–2024).
1.72%Morris County overall
Rockaway vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Rockaway
At the local 2.23%+ effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $3,348 | $279 |
| $250,000 | $5,580 | $465 |
| $350,000 | $7,812 | $651 |
| $500,000 | $11,159 | $930 |
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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.
Major Cities & Counties in New Jersey
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Newark pop. 310,178
- Jersey City pop. 294,078
- Paterson pop. 158,735
- Elizabeth pop. 137,302
- Toms River pop. 94,956
- Trenton pop. 90,338
- Clifton pop. 89,379
- Bayonne pop. 71,553
- Camden pop. 71,496
- East Orange pop. 70,090
- Bergen County pop. 962,316
- Middlesex County pop. 871,290
- Essex County pop. 863,002
- Hudson County pop. 718,323
- Ocean County pop. 654,362
- Monmouth County pop. 645,353
- Union County pop. 579,290
- Camden County pop. 527,257
- Passaic County pop. 521,012
- Morris County pop. 514,528
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Rockaway, New Jersey?
Homeowners in Rockaway, New Jersey paid a median $10,000+ a year in property tax on a median home worth $448,100, an effective rate of at least about 2.23% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Rockaway?
About $5,580 a year at the 2.23% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Rockaway higher than the rest of New Jersey?
Rockaway ranks #427 lowest of 626 New Jersey places we track. The statewide effective rate is 2.11%. Morris County overall is 1.72%.