How much are property taxes in South Dennis, NJ?
Homeowners in South Dennis, NJ pay a median of $4,832 (±$509) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,200.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,427.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $372,100.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,832 (±$509)
- With a mortgage
- $5,200
- Without a mortgage
- $4,427
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in South Dennis against Cape May County, its state and the nation
| South Dennis | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,832 (±$509) | $5,306 (±$135) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,200 (±$744) | $5,332 (±$187) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,427 (±$242) | $5,263 (±$219) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $372,100 (±$32,077) | $434,600 (±$9,304) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In South Dennis, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Cape May County ($5,306).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cape May County, South Dennis ranks 8 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 219 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 South Dennis
The median tax ($4,832) is 1.3% of the median home value ($372,100).
Across Cape May County the same ratio is 1.2%.
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.
Median real estate taxes in places near South Dennis
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dennis | — | $4,832 (±$509) | — |
| Woodbine Borough | 4.0 mi | $3,198 (±$355) | Lower |
| Seaville | 5.4 mi | $7,573 (±$723) | Higher |
| Sea Isle City | 5.6 mi | $5,749 (±$237) | Higher |
| Middle Township | 5.6 mi | $5,344 (±$317) | Not measurably different |
| Cape May Court House | 6.4 mi | $5,645 (±$569) | Higher |
| Avalon Borough | 6.8 mi | $7,139 (±$363) | Higher |
| Upper Township | 7.4 mi | $6,195 (±$350) | Higher |
| Palermo | 7.7 mi | $6,665 (±$345) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Woodbine Borough, NJ ($3,198).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Seaville, NJ ($7,573), Sea Isle City, NJ ($5,749), Cape May Court House, NJ ($5,645).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cape May County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Palermo | $6,665 (±$345) |
| 3 | Marmora | $5,970 (±$409) |
| 4 | Cape May Court House | $5,645 (±$569) |
| 5 | Whitesboro | $5,148 (±$1,727) |
| 6 | Beesleys Point | $5,125 (±$3,083) |
| 7 | Rio Grande | $5,018 (±$823) |
| 8 | South Dennis | $4,832 (±$509) |
| 9 | Erma | $4,737 (±$380) |
| 10 | North Cape May | $4,089 (±$330) |
| 11 | Villas | $3,495 (±$225) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Cape May County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Dennis is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Dennis 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 South Dennis
How much are property taxes in South Dennis?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in South Dennis, NJ is $4,832 (±$509) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in South Dennis?
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 South Dennis, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in South Dennis higher than in Cape May County?
In South Dennis, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Cape May County ($5,306).
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 — South Dennis CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Dennis CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Dennis CDP, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Dennis CDP, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Dennis 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 South Dennis CDP, New Jersey (place:68850, 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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Figures last updated on .
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