Property tax in Cape May County, New Jersey
The median property tax bill in Cape May County, New Jersey is $5,233 a year, which is about 1.32% of the county's median home value of $395,000. That effective rate is lower than the typical New Jersey county (2.2%) and higher than the national median (0.84%). These are Census figures; your own bill depends on your home's assessed value and any exemptions.
Property tax in Cape May County at a glance
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median annual property tax | $5,233 |
| Median home value | $395,000 |
| Effective tax rate | 1.32% |
| Typical New Jersey county rate | 2.2% |
| National median county rate | 0.84% |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
How does Cape May County compare in New Jersey?
Among New Jersey's 21 counties, Cape May County has the 21st highest effective property-tax rate. It is one of the lowest-taxed counties in the state. To see every New Jersey county ranked, see New Jersey property tax by county.
What the effective rate means
The effective rate here is the median tax bill divided by the median home value, which is the standard way to compare property taxes across places. It is not a rate you are billed directly. Your actual bill is your home's assessed value times the local millage rates set by the county, city, school district, and any special districts, minus exemptions you qualify for (such as a homestead exemption). Two homes of the same market value in the same county can owe different amounts.
Property tax is a state and local matter. For the state's income and retirement tax picture, see New Jersey income tax and New Jersey retirement taxes.
Sources
- Median real estate taxes paid and median home value for Cape May County, New Jersey: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023), tables B25103 and B25077.