How much are property taxes in Secaucus Town, NJ?
Homeowners in Secaucus Town, NJ pay a median of $7,540 (±$500) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $7,816.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $7,154.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $571,900.
In Secaucus Town, the median real estate tax went from $6,644 in 2015–2019 to $7,540 in 2020–2024 (+13.5%).
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
- $7,540 (±$500)
- With a mortgage
- $7,816
- Without a mortgage
- $7,154
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in Secaucus Town against Hudson County, its state and the nation
| Secaucus Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,540 (±$500) | $9,555 (±$139) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $7,816 (±$731) | $9,638 (±$181) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $7,154 (±$818) | $9,389 (±$241) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $571,900 (±$40,385) | $539,700 (±$11,187) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Secaucus Town, 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, Secaucus Town ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 414 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 Secaucus Town
The median tax ($7,540) is 1.3% of the median home value ($571,900).
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 Secaucus Town have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,644 (±$229) | $7,540 (±$500) | +13.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $460,800 (±$18,479) | $571,900 (±$40,385) | +24.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,812 (±$210) | $3,314 (±$190) | +17.9% | No measurable change 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 Secaucus Town
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secaucus Town | — | $7,540 (±$500) | — |
| Union City | 2.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| North Bergen Township | 2.4 mi | $8,629 (±$418) | Higher |
| Lyndhurst Township | 2.6 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| East Rutherford Borough | 2.6 mi | $8,163 (±$558) | Not measurably different |
| Weehawken Township | 2.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| West New York Town | 3.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| North Arlington Borough | 3.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Carlstadt Borough | 3.1 mi | $8,716 (±$1,235) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Bergen Township, NJ ($8,629).
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) | 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 7 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 Secaucus Town
How much are property taxes in Secaucus Town?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Secaucus Town, NJ is $7,540 (±$500) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Secaucus Town?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.3% of the median home value in Secaucus Town, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Secaucus Town gone up?
In Secaucus Town, the median real estate tax went from $6,644 in 2015–2019 to $7,540 in 2020–2024 (+13.5%).
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 Secaucus Town higher than in Hudson County?
In Secaucus Town, 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 — Secaucus town, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Secaucus town, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Secaucus town, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Secaucus town, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Secaucus town, 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 Secaucus town, Hudson County, New Jersey (county subdivision:66570, 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.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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