How much are property taxes in Lower Township, NJ?
Homeowners in Lower Township, NJ pay a median of $4,186 (±$215) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,047.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,379.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $364,900.
In Lower Township, the median real estate tax went from $3,706 in 2015–2019 to $4,186 in 2020–2024 (+13.0%).
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
- $4,186 (±$215)
- With a mortgage
- $4,047
- Without a mortgage
- $4,379
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Lower Township against Cape May County, its state and the nation
| Lower Township | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,186 (±$215) | $5,306 (±$135) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,047 (±$300) | $5,332 (±$187) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,379 (±$257) | $5,263 (±$219) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $364,900 (±$16,201) | $434,600 (±$9,304) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Lower Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Cape May County ($5,306).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cape May County, Lower Township ranks 15 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 549 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 Lower Township
The median tax ($4,186) is 1.1% of the median home value ($364,900).
Across Cape May County the same ratio is 1.2%.
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 Lower Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,706 (±$102) | $4,186 (±$215) | +13.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $241,800 (±$7,433) | $364,900 (±$16,201) | +50.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,652 (±$41) | $1,875 (±$94) | +13.5% | 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 Lower Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Township | — | $4,186 (±$215) | — |
| Cape May | 3.0 mi | $6,165 (±$1,102) | Higher |
| Rio Grande | 3.0 mi | $5,018 (±$823) | Not measurably different |
| West Cape May Borough | 3.2 mi | $6,383 (±$289) | Higher |
| Wildwood Crest Borough | 4.1 mi | $5,633 (±$384) | Higher |
| Cape May Point Borough | 4.3 mi | $5,303 (±$921) | Higher |
| West Wildwood Borough | 4.9 mi | $4,721 (±$540) | Not measurably different |
| Whitesboro | 5.0 mi | $5,148 (±$1,727) | Not measurably different |
| Wildwood | 5.0 mi | $6,507 (±$551) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cape May, NJ ($6,165), West Cape May Borough, NJ ($6,383), Wildwood Crest Borough, NJ ($5,633).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cape May County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Sea Isle City | $5,749 (±$237) |
| 10 | Wildwood Crest Borough | $5,633 (±$384) |
| 11 | Middle Township | $5,344 (±$317) |
| 12 | Cape May Point Borough | $5,303 (±$921) |
| 13 | Dennis Township | $4,801 (±$306) |
| 14 | West Wildwood Borough | $4,721 (±$540) |
| 15 | Lower Township | $4,186 (±$215) |
| 16 | Woodbine Borough | $3,198 (±$355) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Cape May County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Lower Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Erma, North Cape May, Villas.
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 Lower Township
How much are property taxes in Lower Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Lower Township, NJ is $4,186 (±$215) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Lower Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in Lower Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Lower Township gone up?
In Lower Township, the median real estate tax went from $3,706 in 2015–2019 to $4,186 in 2020–2024 (+13.0%).
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 Lower Township higher than in Cape May County?
In Lower Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Cape May County ($5,306).
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 — Lower township, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower township, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower township, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower township, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower township, Cape May 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 Lower township, Cape May County, New Jersey (county subdivision:41610, in state:34 county:009).
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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