Property tax in New Jersey: rates, averages, and deductions
State averages from Census ACS, deduction data from IRS SOI, and county rankings below.
Avg property tax
$8,423
annual, median
Avg home value
$378,657
Avg mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
% claiming mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
Highest property tax counties
- 1.Bergen County$10,001
- 2.Essex County$10,001
- 3.Union County$10,001
- 4.Passaic County$10,001
- 5.Morris County$10,001
- 6.Somerset County$10,001
- 7.Hunterdon County$10,001
- 8.Monmouth County$9,830
- 9.Middlesex County$9,428
- 10.Hudson County$9,314
Lowest property tax counties
- 1.Cumberland County$4,986
- 2.Cape May County$5,071
- 3.Ocean County$6,433
- 4.Salem County$6,638
- 5.Atlantic County$6,683
- 6.Burlington County$7,802
- 7.Gloucester County$7,821
- 8.Camden County$7,895
- 9.Warren County$8,039
- 10.Sussex County$8,366
Frequently asked questions
What is the average property tax in New Jersey?
Census ACS median property tax in New Jersey is around $8,423 per year. Effective rate varies by county.
Can I deduct property taxes on my federal return?
The SALT deduction (state and local taxes, including property tax) is capped under current federal law. IRS SOI shows the average New Jersey filer who claimed the property tax deduction took not yet imported.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes in every state, though the process varies. Start with your county assessor's website for timelines and grounds for appeal. A successful appeal reduces your assessed value and the tax bill that flows from it.
Data sources
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