How does Middlesex County compare to New Jersey?

Middlesex County has a rate of 2.43%, vs. 2.23% state average.

Middlesex County, New Jersey

Q: What is the property tax rate in Middlesex County?

The effective rate in Middlesex County, New Jersey is 2.43%.

Population: 134,734

Effective tax rate

2.43%

Effective tax rate

2.43%

Median home value

$358,475

Median annual tax

$8,711

vs. state average

+9%

ZIP codes in Middlesex County

ZIP Code	City	Rate	Value	Tax
08840	North Bergen	2.38%	$331,000	$7,878
08862	Elizabeth	2.32%	$308,000	$7,146
08895	Middletown	2.28%	$239,000	$5,449
08796	Jersey City	2.27%	$306,000	$6,946
08906	Hoboken	2.27%	$323,000	$7,332
08939	Clifton	2.26%	$219,000	$4,949
08950	Union City	2.25%	$314,000	$7,065
08884	Cherry Hill	2.21%	$301,000	$6,652
08928	Edison	2.17%	$271,000	$5,881
08851	Plainfield	2.13%	$218,000	$4,643
08972	West New York	2.10%	$321,000	$6,741
08983	Paterson	2.07%	$210,000	$4,347
08807	Woodbridge	2.01%	$296,000	$5,950
08818	Camden	1.99%	$255,000	$5,075

Property tax calculator

Home value

Estimated annual tax

$8,711

Monthly escrow

$726

Daily cost

$23.87

Property tax in Middlesex County

Middlesex County in New Jersey has an effective property tax rate of 2.43%. The median home value is $358,475, resulting in a median annual property tax bill of $8,711.

This rate is above the New Jersey state average of 2.23%. It is also above the national median of 1.02%.

Middlesex County contains 14 ZIP codes with property tax data available. Rates vary within the county depending on local taxing jurisdictions, school districts, and special assessment areas.