Living here
Jersey City property tax
About 1.54% of home value a year, a median bill of $8,225.
Median property tax paid
$8,225/yr
US $2,969
Effective tax rate
1.54%
New Jersey 2.23% · US 0.98%
Median home value
$534,500
US $303,400
Estimate your property tax
Estimated yearly tax: $8,225 · about $685 a month
Uses Jersey City’s effective rate of 1.54%. Real bills depend on assessed value, exemptions and local levies; check your county assessor for the exact amount.
How Jersey City compares
- Jersey City1.54%
- New Jersey2.23%
- United States0.98%
- Newark2.12%
- Edison2.08%
- Princeton0.96%
- Atlantic City2.96%
- Jersey City$8,225
- New Jersey$9,541
- United States$2,969
- Newark$7,178
- Edison$10,001
- Princeton$10,001
- Atlantic City$5,613
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Jersey City?
The effective rate, median taxes paid divided by median home value, is about 1.54% (New Jersey: 2.23%, US: 0.98%). Your actual bill depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local voter-approved levies.
How much is the average property tax bill in Jersey City?
The median homeowner pays $8,225 a year in real estate taxes, on a median home value of $534,500.
How do I estimate my property tax in Jersey City?
Multiply your home’s value by about 1.54% for a rough estimate, or use the estimator above. For an exact figure, check your county assessor or tax collector bill.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (median real estate taxes paid and median home value for owner-occupied homes). Not tax advice.