New Jersey property tax by county
Statewide, New Jersey homeowners pay about 1.89% of their home's value in property tax each year: roughly $5,660 on a $300,000 home. Enter your home's value below to see the tax in each county.
On a $300,000 home: about $5,660 a year at the statewide rate.
By county: $3,663 in Cape May County to $8,790 in Salem County (the lowest and highest rates among counties with 10,000+ people). Find yours in the "Tax on your home" column below. Estimates use each county's median effective rate; your bill depends on assessments, exemptions and local levies.
Property tax by New Jersey county
Counties are listed by population, largest first.
| County | Tax on your home | Effective rate | Median tax bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County | $4,815+ | 1.60%+ | $10,000+ | $623,000 |
| Middlesex County | $6,294 | 2.10% | $9,712 | $462,900 |
| Essex County | $5,724+ | 1.91%+ | $10,000+ | $524,100 |
| Hudson County | $5,310 | 1.77% | $9,555 | $539,700 |
| Ocean County | $4,941 | 1.65% | $6,562 | $398,400 |
| Monmouth County | $4,950+ | 1.65%+ | $10,000+ | $606,100 |
| Union County | $5,670+ | 1.89%+ | $10,000+ | $529,200 |
| Camden County | $8,499 | 2.83% | $8,134 | $287,100 |
| Passaic County | $6,528+ | 2.18%+ | $10,000+ | $459,500 |
| Morris County | $5,151+ | 1.72%+ | $10,000+ | $582,500 |
| Burlington County | $6,765 | 2.25% | $7,983 | $354,000 |
| Mercer County | $7,077 | 2.36% | $8,909 | $377,700 |
| Somerset County | $5,433+ | 1.81%+ | $10,000+ | $552,100 |
| Gloucester County | $7,785 | 2.60% | $8,055 | $310,400 |
| Atlantic County | $6,891 | 2.30% | $6,776 | $295,000 |
| Cumberland County | $6,846 | 2.28% | $5,052 | $221,400 |
| Sussex County | $6,957 | 2.32% | $8,568 | $369,400 |
| Hunterdon County | $5,799+ | 1.93%+ | $10,000+ | $517,200 |
| Warren County | $7,029 | 2.34% | $8,119 | $346,500 |
| Cape May County | $3,663 | 1.22% | $5,306 | $434,600 |
| Salem County | $8,790 | 2.93% | $7,018 | $239,500 |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The Census reports median tax bills of $10,000 or more only as "$10,000+", so for those counties the rate and estimate are minimums (+).
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in New Jersey?
The median New Jersey homeowner pays $9,358 a year on a median home worth $496,000, an effective rate of about 1.89% (Census ACS 2024). Rates vary by county.
Which New Jersey county has the lowest property tax?
Among counties with at least 10,000 people, Cape May County has the lowest effective rate: about 1.22% of home value.
Which New Jersey county has the highest property tax?
Salem County has the highest effective rate among counties with 10,000+ people: about 2.93%.