Property taxes in Salem County, New Jersey
Homes in Salem County pay about 2.93% of their value in property taxes each year, or about $8,698 on a home at the local median sale price of $296,872. That’s higher than the typical county in New Jersey (2.10%).
Effective rate2.93%Of home value per year
Rank in New Jersey#1 of 211 = highest rate
Tax at the median sale price$8,698On $296,872
Estimated yearly and monthly tax by home price
| Home price | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $7,325 | $610 |
| $400,000 | $11,720 | $977 |
| $600,000 | $17,580 | $1,465 |
| $800,000 | $23,440 | $1,953 |
| $1,000,000 | $29,300 | $2,442 |
Towns in Salem County
| Town | Effective rate | Tax on $400,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Alloway Township | 2.562% | $10,248 |
| Carneys Point Township | 2.482% | $9,928 |
| Elmer Boro | 2.999% | $11,996 |
| Elsinboro Twp | 2.581% | $10,324 |
| Lower Alloway Creek Twp | 1.058% | $4,232 |
| Mannington Twp | 2.984% | $11,936 |
| Oldmans Twp | 2.230% | $8,920 |
| Penns Grove Boro | 3.748% | $14,992 |
| Pennsville Twp | 3.714% | $14,856 |
| Pilesgrove Twp | 2.740% | $10,960 |
| Pittsgrove Twp | 2.773% | $11,092 |
| Quinton Twp | 2.656% | $10,624 |
| Salem City | 4.505% | $18,020 |
| Upper Pittsgrove Twp | 2.395% | $9,580 |
| Woodstown Boro | 3.184% | $12,736 |
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 Salem County, New Jersey?
About 2.93% 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 Salem County?
About $11,720 a year, or $977 a month.
Counties in New Jersey with similar rates
More for Salem County
Salem County loan limitsNew Jersey closing costsAlloway 08001 market dataDeepwater 08023 market dataElmer 08318 market dataHancocks Bridge 08038 market dataMonroeville 08343 market dataPedricktown 08067 market dataPenns Grove 08069 market dataPennsville 08070 market dataQuinton 08072 market dataSalem 08079 market dataWoodstown 08098 market data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.