Property taxes in Ocean County, New Jersey
Homes in Ocean County pay about 1.65% of their value in property taxes each year, or about $9,723 on a home at the local median sale price of $589,245. That’s lower than the typical county in New Jersey (2.10%).
Effective rate1.65%Of home value per year
Rank in New Jersey#19 of 211 = highest rate
Tax at the median sale price$9,723On $589,245
Estimated yearly and monthly tax by home price
| Home price | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,125 | $344 |
| $400,000 | $6,600 | $550 |
| $600,000 | $9,900 | $825 |
| $800,000 | $13,200 | $1,100 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,500 | $1,375 |
Towns in Ocean County
| Town | Effective rate | Tax on $400,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Barnegat Light Boro | 0.594% | $2,376 |
| Barnegat Twp | 1.848% | $7,392 |
| Bay Head Boro | 0.646% | $2,584 |
| Beach Haven Boro | 0.765% | $3,060 |
| Beachwood Boro | 1.789% | $7,156 |
| Berkeley Twp | 1.498% | $5,992 |
| Brick Twp | 1.575% | $6,300 |
| Eagleswood Twp | 2.024% | $8,096 |
| Harvey Cedars Boro | 0.658% | $2,632 |
| Island Heights Boro | 1.469% | $5,876 |
| Jackson Twp | 1.458% | $5,832 |
| Lacey Twp | 1.771% | $7,084 |
| Lakehurst Boro | 2.083% | $8,332 |
| Lakewood Twp | 1.378% | $5,512 |
| Lavallette Boro | 0.619% | $2,476 |
| Little Egg Harbor Twp | 1.865% | $7,460 |
| Long Beach Twp | 0.665% | $2,660 |
| Manchester Twp | 1.514% | $6,056 |
| Mantoloking Boro | 0.531% | $2,124 |
| Ocean Gate Boro | 1.777% | $7,108 |
| Ocean Twp | 1.567% | $6,268 |
| Pine Beach Boro | 1.714% | $6,856 |
| Plumsted Twp | 1.953% | $7,812 |
| Point Pleasant Boro | 1.437% | $5,748 |
| Pt Pleasant Beach Boro | 1.095% | $4,380 |
| Seaside Heights Boro | 1.432% | $5,728 |
| Seaside Park Boro | 1.083% | $4,332 |
| Ship Bottom Boro | 0.702% | $2,808 |
| South Toms River Boro | 2.123% | $8,492 |
| Stafford Twp | 1.465% | $5,860 |
| Surf City Boro | 0.650% | $2,600 |
| Toms River Twp | 1.523% | $6,092 |
| Tuckerton Boro | 1.958% | $7,832 |
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 Ocean County, New Jersey?
About 1.65% 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 Ocean County?
About $6,600 a year, or $550 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.