How much are property taxes in Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ?
Homeowners in Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ pay a median of $9,816 (±$456) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $10,000 or more.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $8,085.
That is about 1.8% of the median home value of $540,900.
In Monroe Township (Middlesex County), the median real estate tax went from $8,135 in 2015–2019 to $9,816 in 2020–2024 (+20.7%).
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
- $9,816 (±$456)
- With a mortgage
- $10,000 or more
- Without a mortgage
- $8,085
- Share of median value
- 1.8%
Real estate taxes in Monroe Township (Middlesex County) against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Monroe Township (Middlesex County) | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,816 (±$456) | $9,712 (±$68) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $10,000 or more | $9,769 (±$87) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $8,085 (±$1,036) | $9,604 (±$115) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $540,900 (±$22,783) | $462,900 (±$2,710) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Monroe Township (Middlesex County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Middlesex County ($9,712).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Middlesex County, Monroe Township (Middlesex County) ranks 12 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 253 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 Monroe Township (Middlesex County)
The median tax ($9,816) is 1.8% of the median home value ($540,900).
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 Monroe Township (Middlesex County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,135 (±$275) | $9,816 (±$456) | +20.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $375,900 (±$10,602) | $540,900 (±$22,783) | +43.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,820 (±$127) | $3,064 (±$176) | +8.7% | 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 Monroe Township (Middlesex County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township (Middlesex County) | — | $9,816 (±$456) | — |
| Jamesburg Borough | 2.1 mi | $9,312 (±$750) | Not measurably different |
| Englishtown Borough | 4.0 mi | $9,644 (±$1,424) | Not measurably different |
| Helmetta Borough | 4.1 mi | $7,236 (±$499) | Lower |
| Yorketown | 4.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Cranbury | 4.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Cranbury Township | 4.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Manalapan Township | 5.0 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Twin Rivers | 5.1 mi | $6,245 (±$473) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Helmetta Borough, NJ ($7,236), Twin Rivers, NJ ($6,245).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Metuchen Borough | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Middlesex Borough | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Milltown Borough | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | North Brunswick Township | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Plainsboro Township | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | South Brunswick Township | $10,000 or more |
| 12 | Monroe Township (Middlesex County) | $9,816 (±$456) |
| 13 | Woodbridge Township | $9,775 (±$156) |
| 14 | Spotswood Borough | $9,619 (±$395) |
| 15 | Jamesburg Borough | $9,312 (±$750) |
| 16 | Piscataway Township | $9,018 (±$152) |
| 17 | Sayreville Borough | $8,832 (±$226) |
| 18 | Old Bridge Township | $8,640 (±$221) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Monroe Township (Middlesex County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Clearbrook, Concordia, Forsgate, Monroe Manor, Regency at Monroe, Rossmoor, Stonebridge, The Ponds, +1.
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 Monroe Township (Middlesex County)
How much are property taxes in Monroe Township (Middlesex County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ is $9,816 (±$456) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Monroe Township (Middlesex County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.8% of the median home value in Monroe Township (Middlesex County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Monroe Township (Middlesex County) gone up?
In Monroe Township (Middlesex County), the median real estate tax went from $8,135 in 2015–2019 to $9,816 in 2020–2024 (+20.7%).
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 Monroe Township (Middlesex County) higher than in Middlesex County?
In Monroe Township (Middlesex County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Middlesex County ($9,712).
It 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 — Monroe township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe township, Middlesex 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 Monroe township, Middlesex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:47280, in state:34 county:023).
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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Figures last updated on .
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