How much are property taxes in Netcong Borough, NJ?
Homeowners in Netcong Borough, NJ pay a median of $9,142 (±$501) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,966.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $9,888.
That is about 2.6% of the median home value of $346,100.
In Netcong Borough, the median real estate tax went from $7,337 in 2015–2019 to $9,142 in 2020–2024 (+24.6%).
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
- $9,142 (±$501)
- With a mortgage
- $8,966
- Without a mortgage
- $9,888
- Share of median value
- 2.6%
Real estate taxes in Netcong Borough against Morris County, its state and the nation
| Netcong Borough | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,142 (±$501) | $10,000 or more | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,966 (±$494) | $10,000 or more | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $9,888 (±$1,577) | $10,000 or more | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $346,100 (±$12,890) | $582,500 (±$5,640) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Netcong Borough, 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, Netcong Borough ranks 33 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 302 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 Netcong Borough
The median tax ($9,142) is 2.6% of the median home value ($346,100).
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 Netcong Borough have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,337 (±$553) | $9,142 (±$501) | +24.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $273,000 (±$12,436) | $346,100 (±$12,890) | +26.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,368 (±$175) | $2,635 (±$112) | +11.3% | 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 Netcong Borough
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netcong Borough | — | $9,142 (±$501) | — |
| Stanhope Borough | 1.0 mi | $9,799 (±$1,047) | Not measurably different |
| Ledgewood | 2.0 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Landing | 2.1 mi | $8,838 (±$713) | Not measurably different |
| Byram Center | 2.4 mi | $9,016 (±$243) | Not measurably different |
| Budd Lake | 2.6 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Roxbury Township | 2.7 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Mount Olive Township | 3.2 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Mount Arlington Borough | 3.5 mi | $8,482 (±$277) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mount Arlington Borough, NJ ($8,482).
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) | Washington Township (Morris County) | $10,000 or more |
| 28 | Lincoln Park Borough | $9,795 (±$580) |
| 29 | East Hanover Township | $9,774 (±$623) |
| 30 | Pequannock Township | $9,743 (±$537) |
| 31 | Jefferson Township | $9,659 (±$447) |
| 32 | Wharton Borough | $9,296 (±$1,389) |
| 33 | Netcong Borough | $9,142 (±$501) |
| 34 | Hanover Township | $8,845 (±$257) |
| 35 | Mine Hill Township | $8,483 (±$376) |
| 36 | Mount Arlington Borough | $8,482 (±$277) |
| 37 | Dover Town | $7,043 (±$338) |
| 38 | Riverdale Borough | $6,736 (±$255) |
| 39 | Victory Gardens Borough | $4,820 (±$312) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in Morris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Netcong Borough
How much are property taxes in Netcong Borough?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Netcong Borough, NJ is $9,142 (±$501) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Netcong Borough?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.6% of the median home value in Netcong Borough, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Netcong Borough gone up?
In Netcong Borough, the median real estate tax went from $7,337 in 2015–2019 to $9,142 in 2020–2024 (+24.6%).
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 Netcong Borough higher than in Morris County?
In Netcong Borough, 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 — Netcong borough, Morris County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Netcong borough, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Netcong borough, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Netcong borough, Morris County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Netcong borough, Morris 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 Netcong borough, Morris County, New Jersey (county subdivision:50130, in state:34 county:027).
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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