How much are property taxes in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ?
Homeowners in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ pay a median of $8,498 (±$241) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,308.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $8,775.
That is about 1.9% of the median home value of $457,900.
In Franklin Township (Somerset County), the median real estate tax went from $7,224 in 2015–2019 to $8,498 in 2020–2024 (+17.6%).
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
- $8,498 (±$241)
- With a mortgage
- $8,308
- Without a mortgage
- $8,775
- Share of median value
- 1.9%
Real estate taxes in Franklin Township (Somerset County) against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Franklin Township (Somerset County) | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,498 (±$241) | $10,000 or more | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,308 (±$341) | $10,000 or more | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $8,775 (±$427) | $10,000 or more | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $457,900 (±$9,937) | $552,100 (±$7,374) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Franklin Township (Somerset County), the median real estate tax is lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Somerset County, Franklin Township (Somerset County) ranks 20 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 350 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 Franklin Township (Somerset County)
The median tax ($8,498) is 1.9% of the median home value ($457,900).
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 Franklin Township (Somerset County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,224 (±$136) | $8,498 (±$241) | +17.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $337,100 (±$7,180) | $457,900 (±$9,937) | +35.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,325 (±$62) | $2,754 (±$92) | +18.5% | No measurable change 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 Franklin Township (Somerset County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township (Somerset County) | — | $8,498 (±$241) | — |
| Blackwells Mills | 2.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Millstone Borough | 2.9 mi | $8,849 (±$164) | Higher |
| North Brunswick Township | 4.2 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Kendall Park | 4.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Manville Borough | 4.9 mi | $8,589 (±$291) | Not measurably different |
| Deans | 5.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| South Bound Brook Borough | 5.5 mi | $8,709 (±$168) | Not measurably different |
| New Brunswick | 5.6 mi | $6,316 (±$224) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Brunswick, NJ ($6,316).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Millstone Borough, NJ ($8,849).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Far Hills Borough | $9,544 (±$597) |
| 15 | Bound Brook Borough | $9,303 (±$410) |
| 16 | Raritan Borough | $9,024 (±$380) |
| 17 | Millstone Borough | $8,849 (±$164) |
| 18 | South Bound Brook Borough | $8,709 (±$168) |
| 19 | Manville Borough | $8,589 (±$291) |
| 20 | Franklin Township (Somerset County) | $8,498 (±$241) |
| 21 | Bedminster Township | $5,911 (±$664) |
Showing 8 of 21 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Franklin Township (Somerset County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: East Franklin, Franklin Center, Franklin Park, Kingston, Middlebush, Six Mile Run, Somerset, Ten Mile Run, +2.
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 Franklin Township (Somerset County)
How much are property taxes in Franklin Township (Somerset County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ is $8,498 (±$241) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Franklin Township (Somerset County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.9% of the median home value in Franklin Township (Somerset County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Franklin Township (Somerset County) gone up?
In Franklin Township (Somerset County), the median real estate tax went from $7,224 in 2015–2019 to $8,498 in 2020–2024 (+17.6%).
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 Franklin Township (Somerset County) higher than in Somerset County?
In Franklin Township (Somerset County), the median real estate tax is 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 — Franklin township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Somerset County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Somerset 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 Franklin township, Somerset County, New Jersey (county subdivision:24900, in state:34 county:035).
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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