How much are property taxes in Shamong Township, NJ?
Homeowners in Shamong Township, NJ pay a median of $9,694 (±$821) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $9,512.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $10,000 or more.
That is about 2.2% of the median home value of $442,400.
In Shamong Township, the median real estate tax went from $8,282 in 2015–2019 to $9,694 in 2020–2024 (+17.0%).
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
- $9,694 (±$821)
- With a mortgage
- $9,512
- Without a mortgage
- $10,000 or more
- Share of median value
- 2.2%
Real estate taxes in Shamong Township against Burlington County, its state and the nation
| Shamong Township | Burlington County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,694 (±$821) | $7,983 (±$78) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $9,512 (±$802) | $8,141 (±$103) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $10,000 or more | $7,682 (±$140) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $442,400 (±$25,110) | $354,000 (±$3,061) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Shamong Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Burlington County ($7,983).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Burlington County, Shamong Township ranks 6 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 263 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 Shamong Township
The median tax ($9,694) is 2.2% of the median home value ($442,400).
Across Burlington County the same ratio is 2.3%.
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 Shamong Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,282 (±$366) | $9,694 (±$821) | +17.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $308,600 (±$24,315) | $442,400 (±$25,110) | +43.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,595 (±$186) | $3,093 (±$205) | +19.2% | 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 Shamong Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamong Township | — | $9,694 (±$821) | — |
| Tabernacle Township | 4.2 mi | $8,688 (±$539) | Lower |
| Waterford Township | 6.2 mi | $8,203 (±$226) | Lower |
| Medford Lakes Borough | 6.9 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Leisuretowne | 7.6 mi | $4,002 (±$253) | Lower |
| Atco | 7.7 mi | $8,084 (±$260) | Lower |
| Medford Township | 7.9 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Hammonton Town | 9.0 mi | $6,731 (±$452) | Lower |
| Southampton Township | 9.0 mi | $5,909 (±$610) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tabernacle Township, NJ ($8,688), Waterford Township, NJ ($8,203), Leisuretowne, NJ ($4,002).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Burlington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Chesterfield Township | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Medford Lakes Borough | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Medford Township | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Moorestown Township | $10,000 or more |
| 5 | Springfield Township (Burlington County) | $9,869 (±$997) |
| 6 | Shamong Township | $9,694 (±$821) |
| 7 | Riverton Borough | $9,307 (±$375) |
| 8 | Cinnaminson Township | $9,095 (±$147) |
| 9 | Evesham Township | $9,011 (±$201) |
| 10 | Bordentown Township | $8,769 (±$256) |
| 11 | Delran Township | $8,739 (±$281) |
| 12 | Eastampton Township | $8,710 (±$379) |
Showing 12 of 40 places in Burlington 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 Shamong Township
How much are property taxes in Shamong Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Shamong Township, NJ is $9,694 (±$821) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Shamong Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.2% of the median home value in Shamong Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Shamong Township gone up?
In Shamong Township, the median real estate tax went from $8,282 in 2015–2019 to $9,694 in 2020–2024 (+17.0%).
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 Shamong Township higher than in Burlington County?
In Shamong Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Burlington County ($7,983).
It 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 — Shamong township, Burlington County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamong township, Burlington County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamong township, Burlington County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamong township, Burlington County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamong township, Burlington 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 Shamong township, Burlington County, New Jersey (county subdivision:66810, in state:34 county:005).
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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