Property taxes in Union County, New Jersey
Homes in Union County pay about 1.89% of their value in property taxes each year, or about $12,941 on a home at the local median sale price of $684,704. That’s lower than the typical county in New Jersey (2.10%).
Effective rate1.89%Of home value per year
Rank in New Jersey#14 of 211 = highest rate
Tax at the median sale price$12,941On $684,704
Estimated yearly and monthly tax by home price
| Home price | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,725 | $394 |
| $400,000 | $7,560 | $630 |
| $600,000 | $11,340 | $945 |
| $800,000 | $15,120 | $1,260 |
| $1,000,000 | $18,900 | $1,575 |
Towns in Union County
| Town | Effective rate | Tax on $400,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Heights Twp | 1.820% | $7,280 |
| Clark Twp | 1.899% | $7,596 |
| Cranford Twp | 2.106% | $8,424 |
| Elizabeth City | 2.113% | $8,452 |
| Fanwood Boro | 2.249% | $8,996 |
| Garwood Boro | 2.059% | $8,236 |
| Hillside Twp | 2.279% | $9,116 |
| Kenilworth Boro | 2.002% | $8,008 |
| Linden City | 2.037% | $8,148 |
| Mountainside Boro | 1.566% | $6,264 |
| New Providence Boro | 2.049% | $8,196 |
| Plainfield City | 2.460% | $9,840 |
| Rahway City | 2.542% | $10,168 |
| Roselle Boro | 2.819% | $11,276 |
| Roselle Park Boro | 2.521% | $10,084 |
| Scotch Plains Twp | 2.137% | $8,548 |
| Springfield Twp | 2.188% | $8,752 |
| Summit City | 1.475% | $5,900 |
| Union Twp | 2.270% | $9,080 |
| Westfield Town | 1.810% | $7,240 |
| Winfield Twp | 23.405% | $93,620 |
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 Union County, New Jersey?
About 1.89% 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 Union County?
About $7,560 a year, or $630 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.