Essex County, New Jersey

What is the property tax rate in Essex County, New Jersey?
Essex County, New Jersey has an effective property tax rate of 2.14% and a total tax burden of 19.24%, ranking #1 nationally. The median property tax paid is $10,001/year on a home valued at $466,500.
Source: US Census ACS, 2022

Ranked #1 nationally and #1 in New Jersey for total tax burden.

Total Tax Burden
19.24%
National: 1st · State: 1st
Property Tax Rate
2.14%
National: 1st · State: 13th
Income Tax Rate
3.502%
National: 2129th
Sales Tax Rate
6.63%
National: 2242nd

Tax Burden Breakdown

Property Tax (70%)Income Tax (18%)Sales Tax (11%)
Median Income: $73,785
Median Home Value: $466,500
Median Property Tax: $10,001/yr
Population: 853,374