Property taxes in Essex County, New Jersey
Homes in Essex County pay about 1.91% of their value in property taxes each year, or about $13,269 on a home at the local median sale price of $694,699. That’s lower than the typical county in New Jersey (2.10%).
Effective rate1.91%Of home value per year
Rank in New Jersey#13 of 211 = highest rate
Tax at the median sale price$13,269On $694,699
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Effective property tax rate1.22% – 1.65%1.72% – 1.89%1.91% – 2.18%2.26% – 2.32%2.34% – 2.93%
Click a county for its figure. County outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.
Estimated yearly and monthly tax by home price
| Home price | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,775 | $398 |
| $400,000 | $7,640 | $637 |
| $600,000 | $11,460 | $955 |
| $800,000 | $15,280 | $1,273 |
| $1,000,000 | $19,100 | $1,592 |
Towns in Essex County
| Town | Effective rate | Tax on $400,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville Twp | 2.710% | $10,840 |
| Bloomfield Twp | 2.391% | $9,564 |
| Caldwell Boro Twp | 2.254% | $9,016 |
| Cedar Grove Twp | 1.943% | $7,772 |
| East Orange City | 2.886% | $11,544 |
| Essex Fells Twp | 1.885% | $7,540 |
| Fairfield Twp | 1.645% | $6,580 |
| Glen Ridge Twp | 2.257% | $9,028 |
| Irvington Twp | 2.913% | $11,652 |
| Livingston Twp | 1.882% | $7,528 |
| Maplewood Twp | 2.434% | $9,736 |
| Millburn Twp | 1.571% | $6,284 |
| Montclair Twp | 2.160% | $8,640 |
| Newark City | 1.845% | $7,380 |
| North Caldwell Twp | 1.769% | $7,076 |
| Nutley Twp | 2.426% | $9,704 |
| Orange City Twp | 3.765% | $15,060 |
| Roseland Boro | 1.817% | $7,268 |
| South Orange Village Twp | 2.469% | $9,876 |
| Verona Twp | 2.216% | $8,864 |
| West Caldwell Twp | 2.096% | $8,384 |
| West Orange Twp | 3.080% | $12,320 |
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 Essex County, New Jersey?
About 1.91% 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 Essex County?
About $7,640 a year, or $637 a month.
Counties in New Jersey with similar rates
More for Essex County
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.