Property taxes in Bergen County, New Jersey
Homes in Bergen County pay about 1.61% of their value in property taxes each year, or about $12,971 on a home at the local median sale price of $805,651. That’s lower than the typical county in New Jersey (2.10%).
Effective rate1.61%Of home value per year
Rank in New Jersey#20 of 211 = highest rate
Tax at the median sale price$12,971On $805,651
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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 | $4,025 | $335 |
| $400,000 | $6,440 | $537 |
| $600,000 | $9,660 | $805 |
| $800,000 | $12,880 | $1,073 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,100 | $1,342 |
Towns in Bergen County
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 Bergen County, New Jersey?
About 1.61% 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 Bergen County?
About $6,440 a year, or $537 a month.
Counties in New Jersey with similar rates
More for Bergen County
Bergen County loan limitsNew Jersey closing costsAllendale 07401 market dataAlpine 07620 market dataBergenfield 07621 market dataBogota 07603 market dataCarlstadt 07072 market dataCliffside Park 07010 market dataCloster 07624 market dataCresskill 07626 market dataDemarest 07627 market dataDumont 07628 market dataEast Rutherford 07073 market dataEdgewater 07020 market data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.