Property taxes in Cape May County, New Jersey
Homes in Cape May County pay about 1.22% of their value in property taxes each year, or about $8,250 on a home at the local median sale price of $676,240. That’s lower than the typical county in New Jersey (2.10%).
Effective rate1.22%Of home value per year
Rank in New Jersey#21 of 211 = highest rate
Tax at the median sale price$8,250On $676,240
Estimated yearly and monthly tax by home price
| Home price | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,050 | $254 |
| $400,000 | $4,880 | $407 |
| $600,000 | $7,320 | $610 |
| $800,000 | $9,760 | $813 |
| $1,000,000 | $12,200 | $1,017 |
Towns in Cape May County
| Town | Effective rate | Tax on $400,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Avalon Boro | 0.348% | $1,392 |
| Cape May City | 0.587% | $2,348 |
| Cape May Point Boro | 0.416% | $1,664 |
| Dennis Twp | 1.395% | $5,580 |
| Lower Twp | 1.014% | $4,056 |
| Middle Twp | 1.388% | $5,552 |
| North Wildwood City | 0.878% | $3,512 |
| Ocean City City | 0.640% | $2,560 |
| Sea Isle City City | 0.453% | $1,812 |
| Stone Harbor Boro | 0.413% | $1,652 |
| Upper Twp | 1.437% | $5,748 |
| West Cape May Boro | 0.690% | $2,760 |
| West Wildwood Boro | 1.036% | $4,144 |
| Wildwood City | 1.577% | $6,308 |
| Wildwood Crest Boro | 0.863% | $3,452 |
| Woodbine Boro | 1.391% | $5,564 |
Why New Jersey towns differ
In New Jersey each municipality sets its own rate, and school and county budgets are split among towns, so two neighboring towns can differ by a full percentage point or more. Use the town rate for a specific home.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Cape May County, New Jersey?
About 1.22% of a home’s value per year, based on U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Cape May County?
About $4,880 a year, or $407 a month.
Counties in New Jersey with similar rates
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.