How much are property taxes in North Bergen Township, NJ?
Homeowners in North Bergen Township, NJ pay a median of $8,629 (±$418) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,376.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $8,974.
That is about 1.8% of the median home value of $473,500.
In North Bergen Township, the median real estate tax went from $8,232 in 2015–2019 to $8,629 in 2020–2024 (+4.8%).
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
- $8,629 (±$418)
- With a mortgage
- $8,376
- Without a mortgage
- $8,974
- Share of median value
- 1.8%
Real estate taxes in North Bergen Township against Hudson County, its state and the nation
| North Bergen Township | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,629 (±$418) | $9,555 (±$139) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,376 (±$585) | $9,638 (±$181) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $8,974 (±$623) | $9,389 (±$241) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $473,500 (±$19,188) | $539,700 (±$11,187) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In North Bergen Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Hudson County ($9,555).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Hudson County, North Bergen Township ranks 9 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 340 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 North Bergen Township
The median tax ($8,629) is 1.8% of the median home value ($473,500).
Across Hudson County the same ratio is 1.8%.
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 North Bergen Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,232 (±$381) | $8,629 (±$418) | +4.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $350,600 (±$11,544) | $473,500 (±$19,188) | +35.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,650 (±$106) | $2,947 (±$137) | +11.2% | 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 North Bergen Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bergen Township | — | $8,629 (±$418) | — |
| West New York Town | 1.0 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Guttenberg Town | 1.1 mi | $8,765 (±$728) | Not measurably different |
| Weehawken Township | 1.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Union City | 1.9 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Fairview Borough | 2.2 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Secaucus Town | 2.4 mi | $7,540 (±$500) | Lower |
| Ridgefield Borough | 2.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Cliffside Park Borough | 2.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Secaucus Town, NJ ($7,540).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Hudson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Hoboken | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Kearny Town | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Union City | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Weehawken Township | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | West New York Town | $10,000 or more |
| 8 | Guttenberg Town | $8,765 (±$728) |
| 9 | North Bergen Township | $8,629 (±$418) |
| 10 | Jersey City | $8,627 (±$197) |
| 11 | East Newark Borough | $8,470 (±$336) |
| 12 | Secaucus Town | $7,540 (±$500) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in Hudson 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 North Bergen Township
How much are property taxes in North Bergen Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in North Bergen Township, NJ is $8,629 (±$418) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in North Bergen Township?
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 North Bergen Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in North Bergen Township gone up?
In North Bergen Township, the median real estate tax went from $8,232 in 2015–2019 to $8,629 in 2020–2024 (+4.8%).
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 North Bergen Township higher than in Hudson County?
In North Bergen Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Hudson County ($9,555).
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 — North Bergen township, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Bergen township, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Bergen township, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Bergen township, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Bergen township, Hudson 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 North Bergen township, Hudson County, New Jersey (county subdivision:52470, in state:34 county:017).
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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