How much are property taxes in Hillsborough, NJ?
Homeowners in Hillsborough, NJ pay a median of $8,736 (±$542) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,375.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $9,800.
That is about 2.0% of the median home value of $435,700.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $8,736 (±$542)
- With a mortgage
- $8,375
- Without a mortgage
- $9,800
- Share of median value
- 2.0%
Real estate taxes in Hillsborough against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Hillsborough | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,736 (±$542) | $10,000 or more | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,375 (±$619) | $10,000 or more | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $9,800 (±$1,376) | $10,000 or more | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $435,700 (±$29,393) | $552,100 (±$7,374) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Hillsborough, 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, Hillsborough ranks 18 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 131 of 248.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Hillsborough
The median tax ($8,736) is 2.0% of the median home value ($435,700).
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.
Median real estate taxes in places near Hillsborough
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | — | $8,736 (±$542) | — |
| Belle Mead | 2.7 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Millstone Borough | 3.1 mi | $8,849 (±$164) | Not measurably different |
| Blackwells Mills | 3.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Manville Borough | 4.1 mi | $8,589 (±$291) | Not measurably different |
| Weston | 4.3 mi | $9,793 (±$711) | Higher |
| Raritan Borough | 4.4 mi | $9,024 (±$380) | Not measurably different |
| Bradley Gardens | 4.5 mi | $9,067 (±$626) | Not measurably different |
| Neshanic Station | 4.6 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Weston, NJ ($9,793).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Ten Mile Run | $10,000 or more |
| 13 | Weston | $9,793 (±$711) |
| 14 | Kingston | $9,472 (±$2,892) |
| 15 | Middlebush | $9,139 (±$1,593) |
| 16 | Bradley Gardens | $9,067 (±$626) |
| 17 | Bedminster | $8,956 (±$760) |
| 18 | Hillsborough | $8,736 (±$542) |
| 19 | Somerset | $8,224 (±$316) |
| 20 | The Hills | $8,066 (±$1,523) |
| 21 | Voorhees | $7,923 (±$1,748) |
| 22 | Finderne | $7,148 (±$729) |
| 23 | East Franklin | $6,466 (±$195) |
| 24 | Franklin Park | $6,216 (±$605) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Hillsborough is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Hillsborough Township, whose figures include it.
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 Hillsborough
How much are property taxes in Hillsborough?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Hillsborough, NJ is $8,736 (±$542) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Hillsborough?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.0% of the median home value in Hillsborough, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Hillsborough higher than in Somerset County?
In Hillsborough, 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 — Hillsborough CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough CDP, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough CDP, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough CDP, 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 Hillsborough CDP, New Jersey (place:31880, in state:34).
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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