How much are property taxes in Fairfield Township (Cumberland County), NJ?
Homeowners in Fairfield Township (Cumberland County), NJ pay a median of $4,541 (±$215) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,796.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,097.
That is about 2.5% of the median home value of $185,200.
In Fairfield Township (Cumberland County), the median real estate tax went from $4,021 in 2015–2019 to $4,541 in 2020–2024 (+12.9%).
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
- $4,541 (±$215)
- With a mortgage
- $4,796
- Without a mortgage
- $4,097
- Share of median value
- 2.5%
Real estate taxes in Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) | Cumberland County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,541 (±$215) | $5,052 (±$142) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,796 (±$293) | $5,130 (±$213) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,097 (±$321) | $4,955 (±$173) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $185,200 (±$8,436) | $221,400 (±$4,674) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Fairfield Township (Cumberland County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Cumberland County ($5,052).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cumberland County, Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) ranks 12 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 546 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 Fairfield Township (Cumberland County)
The median tax ($4,541) is 2.5% of the median home value ($185,200).
Across Cumberland County the same ratio is 2.3%.
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 Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,021 (±$171) | $4,541 (±$215) | +12.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $160,100 (±$4,445) | $185,200 (±$8,436) | +15.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,453 (±$41) | $1,623 (±$113) | +11.7% | 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 Fairfield Township (Cumberland County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) | — | $4,541 (±$215) | — |
| Lawrence Township (Cumberland County) | 3.9 mi | $5,470 (±$615) | Higher |
| Bridgeton | 4.0 mi | $4,110 (±$362) | Lower |
| West Park | 4.9 mi | $4,835 (±$498) | Not measurably different |
| Hopewell Township (Cumberland County) | 5.1 mi | $5,918 (±$349) | Higher |
| Centre Grove | 5.5 mi | $5,697 (±$982) | Higher |
| Sunset Lake | 5.5 mi | $6,420 (±$852) | Higher |
| Silver Lake (Cumberland County) | 6.6 mi | $8,604 (±$294) | Higher |
| Shiloh Borough | 6.9 mi | $5,212 (±$1,054) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bridgeton, NJ ($4,110).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lawrence Township (Cumberland County), NJ ($5,470), Hopewell Township (Cumberland County), NJ ($5,918), Centre Grove, NJ ($5,697).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Lawrence Township (Cumberland County) | $5,470 (±$615) |
| 7 | Millville | $5,355 (±$291) |
| 8 | Shiloh Borough | $5,212 (±$1,054) |
| 9 | Deerfield Township | $5,044 (±$572) |
| 10 | Vineland | $4,941 (±$171) |
| 11 | Downe Township | $4,651 (±$648) |
| 12 | Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) | $4,541 (±$215) |
| 13 | Bridgeton | $4,110 (±$362) |
| 14 | Commercial Township | $3,354 (±$308) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Gouldtown.
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 Fairfield Township (Cumberland County)
How much are property taxes in Fairfield Township (Cumberland County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Fairfield Township (Cumberland County), NJ is $4,541 (±$215) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Fairfield Township (Cumberland County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.5% of the median home value in Fairfield Township (Cumberland County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) gone up?
In Fairfield Township (Cumberland County), the median real estate tax went from $4,021 in 2015–2019 to $4,541 in 2020–2024 (+12.9%).
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 Fairfield Township (Cumberland County) higher than in Cumberland County?
In Fairfield Township (Cumberland County), the median real estate tax is lower than in Cumberland County ($5,052).
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 — Fairfield township, Cumberland County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Cumberland County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Cumberland County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Cumberland County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Cumberland 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 Fairfield township, Cumberland County, New Jersey (county subdivision:22350, in state:34 county:011).
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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