How much are property taxes in Mystic Island, NJ?
Homeowners in Mystic Island, NJ pay a median of $5,009 (±$333) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,844.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,402.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $321,500.
In Mystic Island, the median real estate tax went from $4,552 in 2015–2019 to $5,009 in 2020–2024 (+10.0%).
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
- $5,009 (±$333)
- With a mortgage
- $4,844
- Without a mortgage
- $5,402
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Mystic Island against Ocean County, its state and the nation
| Mystic Island | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,009 (±$333) | $6,562 (±$55) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,844 (±$250) | $6,822 (±$85) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,402 (±$604) | $6,073 (±$134) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $321,500 (±$29,997) | $398,400 (±$3,284) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Mystic Island, the median real estate tax is lower than in Ocean County ($6,562).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Ocean County, Mystic Island ranks 15 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 217 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 Mystic Island
The median tax ($5,009) is 1.6% of the median home value ($321,500).
Across Ocean County the same ratio is 1.6%.
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 Mystic Island have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,552 (±$182) | $5,009 (±$333) | +10.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $212,500 (±$11,971) | $321,500 (±$29,997) | +51.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,766 (±$111) | $1,866 (±$112) | +5.7% | 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 Mystic Island
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic Island | — | $5,009 (±$333) | — |
| Tuckerton Borough | 3.2 mi | $6,294 (±$487) | Higher |
| Port Republic | 5.4 mi | $7,669 (±$2,336) | Higher |
| Beach Haven Borough | 7.0 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Galloway Township | 7.1 mi | $6,355 (±$244) | Higher |
| Smithville | 7.1 mi | $5,983 (±$791) | Higher |
| Bass River Township | 7.3 mi | $5,567 (±$748) | Not measurably different |
| Eagleswood Township | 7.7 mi | $6,908 (±$398) | Higher |
| Long Beach Township | 8.7 mi | $9,925 (±$668) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tuckerton Borough, NJ ($6,294), Port Republic, NJ ($7,669), Galloway Township, NJ ($6,355).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Ocean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Manahawkin | $7,258 (±$764) |
| 10 | Forked River | $6,902 (±$591) |
| 11 | Toms River | $6,349 (±$110) |
| 12 | Ocean Acres | $6,314 (±$200) |
| 13 | Pine Lake Park | $6,287 (±$214) |
| 14 | New Egypt | $5,450 (±$787) |
| 15 | Mystic Island | $5,009 (±$333) |
| 16 | Holiday Heights | $4,245 (±$272) |
| 17 | Leisure Knoll | $4,124 (±$234) |
| 18 | Leisure Village East | $3,712 (±$399) |
| 19 | Holiday City South | $3,483 (±$151) |
| 20 | Pine Ridge at Crestwood | $3,228 (±$471) |
| 21 | Leisure Village West | $3,207 (±$198) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Ocean County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mystic Island is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Little Egg Harbor 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 Mystic Island
How much are property taxes in Mystic Island?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Mystic Island, NJ is $5,009 (±$333) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Mystic Island?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.6% of the median home value in Mystic Island, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Mystic Island gone up?
In Mystic Island, the median real estate tax went from $4,552 in 2015–2019 to $5,009 in 2020–2024 (+10.0%).
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 Mystic Island higher than in Ocean County?
In Mystic Island, the median real estate tax is lower than in Ocean County ($6,562).
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 — Mystic Island CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mystic Island CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mystic Island CDP, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mystic Island CDP, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mystic Island 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 Mystic Island CDP, New Jersey (place:49560, 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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