How much are property taxes in Laurence Harbor, NJ?
Homeowners in Laurence Harbor, NJ pay a median of $6,485 (±$660) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,369.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,871.
That is about 2.1% of the median home value of $306,700.
In Laurence Harbor, the median real estate tax went from $6,142 in 2015–2019 to $6,485 in 2020–2024 (+5.6%).
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
- $6,485 (±$660)
- With a mortgage
- $6,369
- Without a mortgage
- $6,871
- Share of median value
- 2.1%
Real estate taxes in Laurence Harbor against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Laurence Harbor | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,485 (±$660) | $9,712 (±$68) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,369 (±$856) | $9,769 (±$87) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,871 (±$1,014) | $9,604 (±$115) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $306,700 (±$46,376) | $462,900 (±$2,710) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Laurence Harbor, the median real estate tax is lower than in Middlesex County ($9,712).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Middlesex County, Laurence Harbor ranks 26 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 187 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 Laurence Harbor
The median tax ($6,485) is 2.1% of the median home value ($306,700).
Across Middlesex County the same ratio is 2.1%.
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 Laurence Harbor have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,142 (±$306) | $6,485 (±$660) | +5.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $267,900 (±$17,010) | $306,700 (±$46,376) | +14.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,766 (±$198) | $2,286 (±$164) | +29.4% | 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 Laurence Harbor
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurence Harbor | — | $6,485 (±$660) | — |
| Madison Park | 1.9 mi | $7,889 (±$448) | Higher |
| Aberdeen Township | 2.2 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Cliffwood Beach | 2.2 mi | $8,513 (±$639) | Higher |
| Matawan Borough | 2.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| South Amboy | 2.9 mi | $8,303 (±$465) | Higher |
| Keyport Borough | 3.3 mi | $9,057 (±$427) | Higher |
| Sayreville Borough | 3.5 mi | $8,832 (±$226) | Higher |
| Strathmore | 3.7 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Madison Park, NJ ($7,889), Cliffwood Beach, NJ ($8,513), South Amboy, NJ ($8,303).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Iselin | $9,119 (±$295) |
| 21 | Hopelawn | $9,032 (±$748) |
| 22 | Avenel | $8,998 (±$260) |
| 23 | Old Bridge | $8,825 (±$220) |
| 24 | Madison Park | $7,889 (±$448) |
| 25 | Brownville | $6,931 (±$537) |
| 26 | Laurence Harbor | $6,485 (±$660) |
| 27 | Whittingham | $6,215 (±$666) |
| 28 | The Ponds | $5,142 (±$613) |
| 29 | Concordia | $3,869 (±$338) |
| 30 | Clearbrook | $3,357 (±$213) |
| 31 | Rossmoor | $2,306 (±$385) |
Showing 12 of 31 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Laurence Harbor is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Old Bridge 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 Laurence Harbor
How much are property taxes in Laurence Harbor?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Laurence Harbor, NJ is $6,485 (±$660) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Laurence Harbor?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.1% of the median home value in Laurence Harbor, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Laurence Harbor gone up?
In Laurence Harbor, the median real estate tax went from $6,142 in 2015–2019 to $6,485 in 2020–2024 (+5.6%).
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 Laurence Harbor higher than in Middlesex County?
In Laurence Harbor, the median real estate tax is lower than in Middlesex County ($9,712).
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 — Laurence Harbor CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurence Harbor CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurence Harbor CDP, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurence Harbor CDP, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurence Harbor 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 Laurence Harbor CDP, New Jersey (place:39360, 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.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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