How much are property taxes in Old Bridge, NJ?
Homeowners in Old Bridge, NJ pay a median of $8,825 (±$220) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,772.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $8,914.
That is about 1.8% of the median home value of $485,800.
In Old Bridge, the median real estate tax went from $7,910 in 2015–2019 to $8,825 in 2020–2024 (+11.6%).
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
- $8,825 (±$220)
- With a mortgage
- $8,772
- Without a mortgage
- $8,914
- Share of median value
- 1.8%
Real estate taxes in Old Bridge against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Old Bridge | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,825 (±$220) | $9,712 (±$68) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,772 (±$318) | $9,769 (±$87) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $8,914 (±$300) | $9,604 (±$115) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $485,800 (±$14,134) | $462,900 (±$2,710) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Old Bridge, the median real estate tax is lower than in Middlesex County ($9,712).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Middlesex County, Old Bridge ranks 23 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 128 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 Old Bridge
The median tax ($8,825) is 1.8% of the median home value ($485,800).
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 Old Bridge have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,910 (±$177) | $8,825 (±$220) | +11.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $365,600 (±$6,535) | $485,800 (±$14,134) | +32.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,453 (±$92) | $2,714 (±$126) | +10.6% | 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 Old Bridge
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bridge | — | $8,825 (±$220) | — |
| Brownville | 2.0 mi | $6,931 (±$537) | Lower |
| Spotswood Borough | 3.2 mi | $9,619 (±$395) | Higher |
| Madison Park | 3.9 mi | $7,889 (±$448) | Lower |
| South River Borough | 4.3 mi | $7,882 (±$382) | Lower |
| Robertsville | 4.3 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Sayreville Borough | 5.0 mi | $8,832 (±$226) | Not measurably different |
| Helmetta Borough | 5.0 mi | $7,236 (±$499) | Lower |
| East Brunswick Township | 5.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brownville, NJ ($6,931), Madison Park, NJ ($7,889), South River Borough, NJ ($7,882).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spotswood Borough, NJ ($9,619).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Woodbridge | $9,558 (±$484) |
| 18 | Dayton | $9,399 (±$414) |
| 19 | Keasbey | $9,386 (±$3,077) |
| 20 | Iselin | $9,119 (±$295) |
| 21 | Hopelawn | $9,032 (±$748) |
| 22 | Avenel | $8,998 (±$260) |
| 23 | Old Bridge | $8,825 (±$220) |
| 24 | Madison Park | $7,889 (±$448) |
| 25 | Brownville | $6,931 (±$537) |
| 26 | Laurence Harbor | $6,485 (±$660) |
| 27 | Whittingham | $6,215 (±$666) |
| 28 | The Ponds | $5,142 (±$613) |
| 29 | Concordia | $3,869 (±$338) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Old Bridge is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge
How much are property taxes in Old Bridge?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Old Bridge, NJ is $8,825 (±$220) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Old Bridge?
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 Old Bridge, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Old Bridge gone up?
In Old Bridge, the median real estate tax went from $7,910 in 2015–2019 to $8,825 in 2020–2024 (+11.6%).
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 Old Bridge higher than in Middlesex County?
In Old Bridge, the median real estate tax is lower than in Middlesex County ($9,712).
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 — Old Bridge CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Old Bridge CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Old Bridge CDP, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Old Bridge CDP, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge CDP, New Jersey (place:54690, 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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