How much are property taxes in Clayton Borough, NJ?
Homeowners in Clayton Borough, NJ pay a median of $6,660 (±$722) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,810.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,199.
That is about 2.6% of the median home value of $252,300.
In Clayton Borough, the median real estate tax went from $6,203 in 2015–2019 to $6,660 in 2020–2024 (+7.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $6,660 (±$722)
- With a mortgage
- $6,810
- Without a mortgage
- $6,199
- Share of median value
- 2.6%
Real estate taxes in Clayton Borough against Gloucester County, its state and the nation
| Clayton Borough | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,660 (±$722) | $8,055 (±$100) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,810 (±$893) | $8,228 (±$123) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,199 (±$1,114) | $7,734 (±$187) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $252,300 (±$16,351) | $310,400 (±$4,245) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Clayton Borough, the median real estate tax is lower than in Gloucester County ($8,055).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Gloucester County, Clayton Borough ranks 19 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 461 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Clayton Borough
The median tax ($6,660) is 2.6% of the median home value ($252,300).
Across Gloucester County the same ratio is 2.6%.
Across New Jersey it is 2.1%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Clayton Borough have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,203 (±$284) | $6,660 (±$722) | +7.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $197,600 (±$10,131) | $252,300 (±$16,351) | +27.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,895 (±$86) | $1,994 (±$174) | +5.2% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Clayton Borough
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Borough | — | $6,660 (±$722) | — |
| Glassboro Borough | 3.2 mi | $8,198 (±$265) | Higher |
| Franklinville | 3.2 mi | $6,715 (±$628) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Township | 4.4 mi | $9,638 (±$1,240) | Higher |
| Franklin Township (Gloucester County) | 5.3 mi | $7,337 (±$259) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Gloucester County) | 5.6 mi | $7,909 (±$412) | Higher |
| Pitman Borough | 5.6 mi | $8,231 (±$300) | Higher |
| Williamstown | 5.8 mi | $6,997 (±$266) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Gloucester County) | 5.8 mi | $8,807 (±$174) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glassboro Borough, NJ ($8,198), Elk Township, NJ ($9,638), Monroe Township (Gloucester County), NJ ($7,909).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Gloucester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Woodbury | $7,437 (±$506) |
| 14 | Franklin Township (Gloucester County) | $7,337 (±$259) |
| 15 | Swedesboro Borough | $7,313 (±$769) |
| 16 | West Deptford Township | $7,221 (±$349) |
| 17 | Newfield Borough | $6,931 (±$431) |
| 18 | National Park Borough | $6,724 (±$320) |
| 19 | Clayton Borough | $6,660 (±$722) |
| 20 | Deptford Township | $6,590 (±$125) |
| 21 | Westville Borough | $6,549 (±$295) |
| 22 | Greenwich Township (Gloucester County) | $6,208 (±$253) |
| 23 | Paulsboro Borough | $5,731 (±$769) |
| 24 | Logan Township | $5,273 (±$624) |
Showing 12 of 24 places in Gloucester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Clayton Borough
How much are property taxes in Clayton Borough?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Clayton Borough, NJ is $6,660 (±$722) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Clayton Borough?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.6% of the median home value in Clayton Borough, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Clayton Borough gone up?
In Clayton Borough, the median real estate tax went from $6,203 in 2015–2019 to $6,660 in 2020–2024 (+7.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Clayton Borough higher than in Gloucester County?
In Clayton Borough, the median real estate tax is lower than in Gloucester County ($8,055).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Clayton borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey (county subdivision:13360, in state:34 county:015).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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