How much are property taxes in Mount Hope, NJ?
Homeowners in Mount Hope, NJ pay a median of $9,202 (±$530) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $9,916.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $8,844.
That is about 2.3% of the median home value of $398,000.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $9,202 (±$530)
- With a mortgage
- $9,916
- Without a mortgage
- $8,844
- Share of median value
- 2.3%
Real estate taxes in Mount Hope against Morris County, its state and the nation
| Mount Hope | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,202 (±$530) | $10,000 or more | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $9,916 (±$1,573) | $10,000 or more | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $8,844 (±$636) | $10,000 or more | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $398,000 (±$32,918) | $582,500 (±$5,640) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Mount Hope, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Morris County, Mount Hope ranks 20 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 110 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 Mount Hope
The median tax ($9,202) is 2.3% of the median home value ($398,000).
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 Mount Hope
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hope | — | $9,202 (±$530) | — |
| Wharton Borough | 1.9 mi | $9,296 (±$1,389) | Not measurably different |
| White Meadow Lake | 2.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Dover Town | 2.3 mi | $7,043 (±$338) | Lower |
| Rockaway Borough | 2.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Victory Gardens Borough | 3.0 mi | $4,820 (±$312) | Lower |
| Mine Hill Township | 3.8 mi | $8,483 (±$376) | Lower |
| Denville Township | 3.9 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Lake Telemark | 4.0 mi | $9,712 (±$1,016) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dover Town, NJ ($7,043), Victory Gardens Borough, NJ ($4,820), Mine Hill Township, NJ ($8,483).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Morris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | White Meadow Lake | $10,000 or more |
| 15 | Lake Telemark | $9,712 (±$1,016) |
| 16 | Green Village | $9,694 (±$3,173) |
| 17 | Long Valley | $9,675 (±$783) |
| 18 | Pompton Plains | $9,504 (±$632) |
| 19 | Rainbow Lakes | $9,309 (±$634) |
| 20 | Mount Hope | $9,202 (±$530) |
| 21 | Lake Hopatcong | $9,152 (±$563) |
| 22 | Landing | $8,838 (±$713) |
| 23 | Mount Tabor | $8,832 (±$1,112) |
| 24 | Cedar Knolls | $8,813 (±$645) |
| 25 | Whippany | $8,795 (±$318) |
| 26 | Lake Hiawatha | $7,883 (±$630) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Morris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mount Hope is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Rockaway 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 Mount Hope
How much are property taxes in Mount Hope?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Mount Hope, NJ is $9,202 (±$530) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Mount Hope?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.3% of the median home value in Mount Hope, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Mount Hope higher than in Morris County?
In Mount Hope, the median real estate tax 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 — Mount Hope CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Hope CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Hope CDP, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Hope CDP, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Hope 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 Mount Hope CDP, New Jersey (place:48930, 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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