How much are property taxes in South Plainfield Borough, NJ?
Homeowners in South Plainfield Borough, NJ pay a median of $8,596 (±$181) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,565.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $8,671.
That is about 1.8% of the median home value of $470,900.
In South Plainfield Borough, the median real estate tax went from $7,179 in 2015–2019 to $8,596 in 2020–2024 (+19.7%).
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
- $8,596 (±$181)
- With a mortgage
- $8,565
- Without a mortgage
- $8,671
- Share of median value
- 1.8%
Real estate taxes in South Plainfield Borough against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| South Plainfield Borough | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,596 (±$181) | $9,712 (±$68) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,565 (±$216) | $9,769 (±$87) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $8,671 (±$287) | $9,604 (±$115) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $470,900 (±$9,099) | $462,900 (±$2,710) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In South Plainfield Borough, 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, South Plainfield Borough ranks 19 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 346 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 South Plainfield Borough
The median tax ($8,596) is 1.8% of the median home value ($470,900).
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 South Plainfield Borough have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,179 (±$134) | $8,596 (±$181) | +19.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $340,200 (±$5,341) | $470,900 (±$9,099) | +38.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,354 (±$48) | $2,794 (±$59) | +18.7% | 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 South Plainfield Borough
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Plainfield Borough | — | $8,596 (±$181) | — |
| Plainfield | 2.8 mi | $9,920 (±$338) | Higher |
| Dunellen Borough | 2.9 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Piscataway Township | 3.1 mi | $9,018 (±$152) | Higher |
| North Plainfield Borough | 3.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Metuchen Borough | 3.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Green Brook Township | 4.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Middlesex Borough | 4.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Scotch Plains Township | 4.6 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plainfield, NJ ($9,920), Piscataway Township, NJ ($9,018).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Woodbridge Township | $9,775 (±$156) |
| 14 | Spotswood Borough | $9,619 (±$395) |
| 15 | Jamesburg Borough | $9,312 (±$750) |
| 16 | Piscataway Township | $9,018 (±$152) |
| 17 | Sayreville Borough | $8,832 (±$226) |
| 18 | Old Bridge Township | $8,640 (±$221) |
| 19 | South Plainfield Borough | $8,596 (±$181) |
| 20 | South Amboy | $8,303 (±$465) |
| 21 | South River Borough | $7,882 (±$382) |
| 22 | Perth Amboy | $7,805 (±$384) |
| 23 | Carteret Borough | $7,750 (±$396) |
| 24 | Helmetta Borough | $7,236 (±$499) |
| 25 | New Brunswick | $6,316 (±$224) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Middlesex 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 South Plainfield Borough
How much are property taxes in South Plainfield Borough?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in South Plainfield Borough, NJ is $8,596 (±$181) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in South Plainfield Borough?
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 South Plainfield Borough, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in South Plainfield Borough gone up?
In South Plainfield Borough, the median real estate tax went from $7,179 in 2015–2019 to $8,596 in 2020–2024 (+19.7%).
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 South Plainfield Borough higher than in Middlesex County?
In South Plainfield Borough, 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 — South Plainfield borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Plainfield borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Plainfield borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Plainfield borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Plainfield borough, Middlesex 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 South Plainfield borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:69390, in state:34 county:023).
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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