How much are property taxes in Ewing Township, NJ?
Homeowners in Ewing Township, NJ pay a median of $7,891 (±$368) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $7,414.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $8,602.
That is about 2.7% of the median home value of $294,400.
In Ewing Township, the median real estate tax went from $6,826 in 2015–2019 to $7,891 in 2020–2024 (+15.6%).
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
- $7,891 (±$368)
- With a mortgage
- $7,414
- Without a mortgage
- $8,602
- Share of median value
- 2.7%
Real estate taxes in Ewing Township against Mercer County, its state and the nation
| Ewing Township | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,891 (±$368) | $8,909 (±$148) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $7,414 (±$454) | $9,074 (±$189) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $8,602 (±$641) | $8,613 (±$246) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $294,400 (±$16,286) | $377,700 (±$6,110) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Ewing Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Mercer County ($8,909).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Mercer County, Ewing Township ranks 10 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 386 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 Ewing Township
The median tax ($7,891) is 2.7% of the median home value ($294,400).
Across Mercer County the same ratio is 2.4%.
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 Ewing Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,826 (±$127) | $7,891 (±$368) | +15.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $215,500 (±$6,016) | $294,400 (±$16,286) | +36.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,956 (±$54) | $2,212 (±$96) | +13.1% | 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 Ewing Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing Township | — | $7,891 (±$368) | — |
| Yardley | 2.7 mi | $6,047 (±$953) | Lower |
| Trenton | 3.3 mi | $4,404 (±$252) | Lower |
| Lower Makefield Township | 3.7 mi | $9,371 (±$409) | Higher |
| Woodside | 3.9 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Morrisville | 4.0 mi | $5,875 (±$597) | Lower |
| Lawrenceville | 4.2 mi | $8,491 (±$2,404) | Not measurably different |
| Pennington Borough | 4.3 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | 4.7 mi | $9,225 (±$360) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Yardley, PA ($6,047), Trenton, NJ ($4,404), Morrisville, PA ($5,875).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lower Makefield Township, PA ($9,371), Lawrence Township (Mercer County), NJ ($9,225).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Princeton | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Robbinsville Township | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | West Windsor Township | $10,000 or more |
| 7 | Hightstown Borough | $9,640 (±$1,054) |
| 8 | East Windsor Township | $9,597 (±$664) |
| 9 | Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | $9,225 (±$360) |
| 10 | Ewing Township | $7,891 (±$368) |
| 11 | Hamilton Township (Mercer County) | $7,622 (±$237) |
| 12 | Trenton | $4,404 (±$252) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Mercer County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Ewing Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: The College of New Jersey.
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 Ewing Township
How much are property taxes in Ewing Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Ewing Township, NJ is $7,891 (±$368) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Ewing Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.7% of the median home value in Ewing Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Ewing Township gone up?
In Ewing Township, the median real estate tax went from $6,826 in 2015–2019 to $7,891 in 2020–2024 (+15.6%).
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 Ewing Township higher than in Mercer County?
In Ewing Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Mercer County ($8,909).
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 — Ewing township, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ewing township, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ewing township, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ewing township, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ewing township, Mercer 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 Ewing township, Mercer County, New Jersey (county subdivision:22185, in state:34 county:021).
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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