How much are property taxes in Hackettstown Town, NJ?
Homeowners in Hackettstown Town, NJ pay a median of $9,262 (±$261) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $9,335.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $9,119.
That is about 2.6% of the median home value of $361,600.
In Hackettstown Town, the median real estate tax went from $8,454 in 2015–2019 to $9,262 in 2020–2024 (+9.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
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- Median real estate taxes
- $9,262 (±$261)
- With a mortgage
- $9,335
- Without a mortgage
- $9,119
- Share of median value
- 2.6%
Real estate taxes in Hackettstown Town against Warren County, its state and the nation
| Hackettstown Town | Warren County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,262 (±$261) | $8,119 (±$159) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $9,335 (±$369) | $8,232 (±$199) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $9,119 (±$400) | $7,905 (±$290) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $361,600 (±$15,164) | $346,500 (±$6,745) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Hackettstown Town, the median real estate tax is higher than in Warren County ($8,119).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Warren County, Hackettstown Town ranks 6 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 293 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 Hackettstown Town
The median tax ($9,262) is 2.6% of the median home value ($361,600).
Across Warren 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 Hackettstown Town have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,454 (±$264) | $9,262 (±$261) | +9.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $274,300 (±$8,275) | $361,600 (±$15,164) | +31.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,374 (±$122) | $2,548 (±$144) | +7.3% | 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 Hackettstown Town
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackettstown Town | — | $9,262 (±$261) | — |
| Beattystown | 2.8 mi | $8,885 (±$1,184) | Not measurably different |
| Independence Township | 3.2 mi | $8,184 (±$852) | Lower |
| Panther Valley | 4.0 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Mount Olive Township | 4.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Allamuchy Township | 4.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Budd Lake | 4.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Washington Township (Morris County) | 5.0 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Mansfield Township (Warren County) | 5.4 mi | $8,637 (±$849) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Independence Township, NJ ($8,184).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Warren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Allamuchy Township | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Franklin Township (Warren County) | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Greenwich Township (Warren County) | $10,000 or more |
| 4 | Washington Township (Warren County) | $9,649 (±$525) |
| 5 | Frelinghuysen Township | $9,402 (±$664) |
| 6 | Hackettstown Town | $9,262 (±$261) |
| 7 | Hope Township | $9,008 (±$723) |
| 8 | Hardwick Township | $9,002 (±$554) |
| 9 | Mansfield Township (Warren County) | $8,637 (±$849) |
| 10 | Independence Township | $8,184 (±$852) |
| 11 | Blairstown Township | $8,161 (±$776) |
| 12 | Liberty Township | $8,071 (±$448) |
Showing 12 of 22 places in Warren 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 Hackettstown Town
How much are property taxes in Hackettstown Town?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Hackettstown Town, NJ is $9,262 (±$261) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Hackettstown Town?
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 Hackettstown Town, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Hackettstown Town gone up?
In Hackettstown Town, the median real estate tax went from $8,454 in 2015–2019 to $9,262 in 2020–2024 (+9.6%).
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 Hackettstown Town higher than in Warren County?
In Hackettstown Town, the median real estate tax is higher than in Warren County ($8,119).
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 — Hackettstown town, Warren County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hackettstown town, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hackettstown town, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hackettstown town, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hackettstown town, Warren 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 Hackettstown town, Warren County, New Jersey (county subdivision:28710, in state:34 county:041).
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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