How much are property taxes in Elmwood Park Borough, NJ?
Homeowners in Elmwood Park Borough, NJ pay a median of $9,924 (±$568) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $9,989.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $9,831.
That is about 2.1% of the median home value of $483,700.
In Elmwood Park Borough, the median real estate tax went from $9,211 in 2015–2019 to $9,924 in 2020–2024 (+7.7%).
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
- $9,924 (±$568)
- With a mortgage
- $9,989
- Without a mortgage
- $9,831
- Share of median value
- 2.1%
Real estate taxes in Elmwood Park Borough against Bergen County, its state and the nation
| Elmwood Park Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,924 (±$568) | $10,000 or more | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $9,989 (±$897) | $10,000 or more | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $9,831 (±$668) | $10,000 or more | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $483,700 (±$25,000) | $623,000 (±$4,306) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Elmwood Park Borough, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Bergen County, Elmwood Park Borough ranks 60 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 246 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 Elmwood Park Borough
The median tax ($9,924) is 2.1% of the median home value ($483,700).
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 Elmwood Park Borough have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,211 (±$224) | $9,924 (±$568) | +7.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $362,700 (±$8,429) | $483,700 (±$25,000) | +33.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,699 (±$82) | $3,088 (±$196) | +14.4% | 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 Elmwood Park Borough
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Park Borough | — | $9,924 (±$568) | — |
| Saddle Brook Township | 1.4 mi | $9,939 (±$594) | Not measurably different |
| Garfield | 1.8 mi | $9,308 (±$299) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Lawn Borough | 2.2 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Rochelle Park Township | 2.2 mi | $9,353 (±$378) | Not measurably different |
| Paterson | 2.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Lodi Borough | 2.7 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Maywood Borough | 2.9 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Passaic | 3.3 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Bergen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Washington Township (Bergen County) | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Westwood Borough | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Wood-Ridge Borough | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Woodcliff Lake Borough | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Wyckoff Township | $10,000 or more |
| 59 | Saddle Brook Township | $9,939 (±$594) |
| 60 | Elmwood Park Borough | $9,924 (±$568) |
| 61 | Hackensack | $9,652 (±$615) |
| 62 | South Hackensack Township | $9,486 (±$1,342) |
| 63 | Rochelle Park Township | $9,353 (±$378) |
| 64 | Garfield | $9,308 (±$299) |
| 65 | Fort Lee Borough | $9,212 (±$833) |
| 66 | Moonachie Borough | $9,169 (±$857) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Bergen 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 Elmwood Park Borough
How much are property taxes in Elmwood Park Borough?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Elmwood Park Borough, NJ is $9,924 (±$568) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Elmwood Park Borough?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.1% of the median home value in Elmwood Park Borough, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Elmwood Park Borough gone up?
In Elmwood Park Borough, the median real estate tax went from $9,211 in 2015–2019 to $9,924 in 2020–2024 (+7.7%).
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 Elmwood Park Borough higher than in Bergen County?
In Elmwood Park Borough, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from 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 — Elmwood Park borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmwood Park borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmwood Park borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmwood Park borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmwood Park borough, Bergen 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 Elmwood Park borough, Bergen County, New Jersey (county subdivision:21300, in state:34 county:003).
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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