How much are property taxes in Frenchtown Borough, NJ?
Homeowners in Frenchtown Borough, NJ pay a median of $9,820 (±$1,085) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $9,765.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $9,962.
That is about 2.6% of the median home value of $383,600.
In Frenchtown Borough, the median real estate tax went from $8,662 in 2015–2019 to $9,820 in 2020–2024 (+13.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $9,820 (±$1,085)
- With a mortgage
- $9,765
- Without a mortgage
- $9,962
- Share of median value
- 2.6%
Real estate taxes in Frenchtown Borough against Hunterdon County, its state and the nation
| Frenchtown Borough | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,820 (±$1,085) | $10,000 or more | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $9,765 (±$1,337) | $10,000 or more | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $9,962 (±$1,835) | $10,000 or more | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $383,600 (±$39,335) | $517,200 (±$12,844) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Frenchtown 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 Hunterdon County, Frenchtown Borough ranks 16 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 252 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 Frenchtown Borough
The median tax ($9,820) is 2.6% of the median home value ($383,600).
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 Frenchtown Borough have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,662 (±$535) | $9,820 (±$1,085) | +13.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $302,100 (±$18,706) | $383,600 (±$39,335) | +27.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,351 (±$174) | $2,731 (±$151) | +16.2% | 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 Frenchtown Borough
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchtown Borough | — | $9,820 (±$1,085) | — |
| Kingwood Township | 3.0 mi | $9,167 (±$867) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Borough | 3.5 mi | $9,384 (±$582) | Not measurably different |
| Tinicum Township (Bucks County) | 3.8 mi | $5,947 (±$908) | Lower |
| Bridgeton Township | 3.9 mi | $4,675 (±$429) | Lower |
| Alexandria Township | 4.6 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Holland Township | 6.0 mi | $8,765 (±$507) | Not measurably different |
| Nockamixon Township | 6.4 mi | $4,354 (±$422) | Lower |
| Franklin Township (Hunterdon County) | 6.9 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tinicum Township (Bucks County), PA ($5,947), Bridgeton Township, PA ($4,675), Nockamixon Township, PA ($4,354).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Hunterdon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Lambertville | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Lebanon Township | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Raritan Township | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Readington Township | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Tewksbury Township | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | West Amwell Township | $10,000 or more |
| 16 | Frenchtown Borough | $9,820 (±$1,085) |
| 17 | Flemington Borough | $9,451 (±$789) |
| 18 | Milford Borough | $9,384 (±$582) |
| 19 | Union Township (Hunterdon County) | $9,193 (±$607) |
| 20 | Kingwood Township | $9,167 (±$867) |
| 21 | Hampton Borough | $9,065 (±$440) |
| 22 | Holland Township | $8,765 (±$507) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Hunterdon 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 Frenchtown Borough
How much are property taxes in Frenchtown Borough?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Frenchtown Borough, NJ is $9,820 (±$1,085) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown Borough, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Frenchtown Borough gone up?
In Frenchtown Borough, the median real estate tax went from $8,662 in 2015–2019 to $9,820 in 2020–2024 (+13.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Frenchtown Borough higher than in Hunterdon County?
In Frenchtown 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 — Frenchtown borough, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frenchtown borough, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Frenchtown borough, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Frenchtown borough, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Frenchtown borough, Hunterdon 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 Frenchtown borough, Hunterdon County, New Jersey (county subdivision:25350, in state:34 county:019).
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.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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